Tsuboi, Shinsaburo Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: PL Gakuen High School
Born: 2/27/1946 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Matsuda Auto Nagoya, Fujitetsu Nagoya
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1970-1974 [60], [49]), 
Height: 5'6" Weight: 143 pounds Taiheiyo Club/Crown Lighter Lions (1975-1976 [5])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1970 18 34 28 3 4 0 0 1 2 7 0 0 12 3 1 3 0 1 0 .143 .294 .250
1971 6 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1972 51 77 65 6 13 1 0 0 2 14 1 0 13 6 0 5 0 0 1 .200 .316 .215
1973 10 10 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .125 .125
1974 2 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1975 52 48 44 6 6 0 0 1 2 9 1 0 12 3 0 0 0 0 2 .136 .191 .205
1976 58 60 54 5 11 2 0 0 3 13 2 0 10 4 0 0 1 0 2 .204 .259 .241
Totals 197 236 206 21 35 3 0 2 9 44 6 0 54 16 1 8 1 1 5 .170 .257 .214
Biography: Father of Tomochika Tsuboi. Signed outside the draft (1969). Won an Western League batting title (1970). 
Career OPS: .471 HR:AB: 1:103.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuboi, Takeshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Nagoya Dneko High School
Born: 4/30/1944 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1963-1965 [53])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 143 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1963 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1964 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1965 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuboi, Tomochika Positions Played: LF, CF, RF, DH
Nicknames: High School: PL Gakuen High School
Born: 2/19/1974 College: Aoyama Gakuin University
Died: Industrial League: Toshiba
Birthplace: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1998-2002 [32]), Nippon
Height: 5'10" Weight: 173 pounds Ham (2003-2009 [7])
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1998 123 455 413 63 135 26 2 2 21 171 3 1 80 32 0 6 7 5 0 .327 .383 .414
1999 134 583 530 75 161 30 1 5 43 208 1 2 90 43 1 7 6 10 5 .304 .363 .392
2000 128 546 489 49 133 14 4 4 32 167 4 3 83 38 1 12 6 6 3 .272 .338 .342
2001 43 142 128 12 28 7 2 2 11 45 2 1 30 10 1 1 1 1 1 .219 .279 .352
2002 24 76 68 8 17 3 0 1 6 23 3 0 19 4 2 1 1 0 2 .250 .301 .338
2003 123 500 443 70 146 26 3 5 40 193 5 0 79 46 2 6 13 5 10 .350 .330 .396 .436
2004 89 409 359 53 102 23 2 11 43 162 4 3 64 35 0 8 4 6 8 .257 .284 .358 .451
2005 98 349 314 39 97 10 1 2 19 115 3 1 54 26 3 5 5 3 0 .236 .309 .370 .366
2006 25 50 47 4 9 2 0 0 1 11 1 0 10 2 0 0 0 0 1 .250 .191 .224 .234
2007 100 309 276 26 78 7 2 0 23 89 10 1 53 17 0 5 6 2 3 .297 .283 .334 .322
2008 26 53 50 2 11 2 0 0 1 13 1 0 7 1 0 1 0 0 0 .188 .220 .250 .260
2009 84 156 146 13 39 8 0 0 15 47 2 2 23 5 1 1 0 0 4 .209 .267 .292 .322
Totals 997 3628 3263 414 956 158 17 32 255 1244 39 14 592 259 11 53 49 38 37 .293 .353 .381
Biography: Oldest son of Shinsaburo Tsuboi. Was a pitcher in Senior League. Also did some relief pitching in high school in addition to patrolling centerfield. Drafted on the fourth round (1997). Batted leadoff for Hanshin as a rookie, compiling the second highest rookie batting average to that time in history and the highest since 1950. It has since been exceeded. Was traded to Nippon Ham during the 2002 offseason for Toshihiro Noguchi, a bad deal for Hanshin. Is the only man to hit .300 his first year in both leagues. Had Nippon Ham's first hit after they moved to Sapporo (3/27/2004 against Kintetsu off of Hisashi Iwakuma at Osaka Dome, a double to center). Good hitters whose career has been significantly hindered by a string of injuries. Historical footbote: was the first man ever to bat over .300 his first year in each league. He doesn't drink, a rarity among Japanese, let alone players. Released after the 2006 season, but then was re-signed after accepting a big paycut. Batted .306 in pinch hit duty in 2009. Selected to two all star teams (2000, 2003). Reference:  Wikipedia Japan    Official Homepage
Career OPS: .734 HR:AB: 1:102.0
Debut: 4/3/1998 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium in an eighth inning pinch hit appearance. First Hit (4/11/1998 against Hiroshima in the fifth inning off of Makoto Kito), First Homer (7/4/1998 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium off of Makoto Kito leading off the first, an inside the park homer, becoming the third man ever to make his first dinger one that didn't clear the fence and the first rookie ever to accomplish it)
Titles: HBP (2000)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsubouchi, Michinori Positions Played: C, 3B, CF
Nicknames: High School: Matsuyama Shogyo, Tenoji Shogyo
Born: 4/7/1914 College: Rikkyo University (dropped out )
Died: 9/16/1997 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Iyo-gun, Ehime Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Dai Tokyo (1936-1937S [16]), 
Height: 5'4" Weight: 132 pounds Lion/Asahi (1937F-1944 [8]),  Goldstar Stars (1946-1948 [30]), Chunichi/
Bats: Right Throws: Right  Nagoya (1949-1951 [1])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1936F 28 117 103 13 27 1 0 0 4 28 2 13 12 0 13 .262 .339 .272
1937S 44 155 145 16 35 5 1 1 8 45 0 22 10 0 11 .241 .290 .310
1937F 49 217 199 24 47 6 2 1 23 60 2 17 16 0 6 .236 .293 .302
1938S 35 162 137 21 35 3 1 1 13 43 1 10 23 1 6 .255 .366 .314
1938F 40 193 174 29 37 4 1 2 14 49 2 11 15 2 5 .213 .283 .282
1939 96 440 395 50 89 10 2 1 27 106 9 0 21 32 4 11 .225 .290 .268
1940 102 458 394 30 76 14 1 1 17 95 6 1 23 55 2 22 .193 .294 .241
1941 81 376 316 30 75 10 1 2 20 93 8 12 49 2 26 .237 .342 .294
1942 104 466 407 50 98 12 4 0 18 118 7 17 47 5 44 19 .241 .327 .290
1943 84 382 333 48 78 13 4 1 23 102 2 20 46 1 36 15 .234 .329 .306
1944 35 155 136 22 46 11 2 0 11 61 4 4 14 1 16 1 .338 .404 .449
1946 103 442 393 60 124 21 11 1 45 170 5 6 36 7 26 16 .316 .382 .433
1947 119 510 457 44 124 17 5 2 43 157 1 21 42 10 21 15 .271 .346 .344
1948 124 554 505 65 143 24 8 2 41 189 0 30 40 9 20 11 .283 .347 .374
1949 137 641 597 83 177 31 4 10 59 246 2 32 30 12 16 15 .296 .343 .412
1950 123 520 469 73 135 25 6 7 57 193 5 24 38 8 28 8 8 .288 .351 .412
1951 113 515 454 83 126 28 5 2 39 170 6 16 41 14 37 8 15 .278 .356 .374
Totals 1417 6301 5614 741 1472 235 58 34 462 1925 62 299 546 78 344 .262 .336 .343
Biography: Stole three bases in an inning (10/3/1943). His six strikeouts in 1946 is the fewest of anyone with 300 or more at bats ever. Had a 25 game hitting streak (6/28-9/5/1948). Selected to one all star team (1951). Coached with Nishitetsu and Chunichi and managed in theminors for Lotte after retirement. After leaving Lotte, he ran Chunichi's team dormitory.
Career OPS: .679 HR:AB: 1:165.1
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: PA (1938F, 1949), AB (1938F, 1943, 1949), 2B (1944, 1951), TB (1944), HBP (1942, 1946-1951), SB (1941-1942), CS (1942-1943), Best Nine (1947-1948)
Managerial Record: Asahi (1943-1944), Nagoya (1951-1953) 252-269-16
Hall of Fame Induction: 1992


Tsuburaya, Hidetoshi Positions Played: 2B, SS
Nicknames: High School: Yokohama High School
Born: 9/17/1984 College: Aoyama Gakuin University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2008-2015 [32])
Height:5'11"  Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2008 6 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 1 2 2 1 1 0 0 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500 2.000
Totals 7 4 4 1 1 0 0 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .250 1.000
Biography: Started playing baseball in the first grade with a local youth team. Played in one Koshien Tournament. Won a batting title and was named to a Best Nine squad in college. Was picked for Japan's national collegiate all star nine his senior year. Drafted on the fourth round. Has shown some defensive problems in the minors and really hasn't hit yet, either. Married to wife Izumi. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: 1.250 HR:AB: 1:4.0
Debut: 4/15/2008 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome. First Hit (8/18/2009 against Yokohama at Tokyo Dome in the eighth inning off of Takeharu Kato, a homer to right), First Homer (8/18/2009 against Yokohama at Tokyo Dome in the eighth inning off of Takeharu Kato, a three run jack to right)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuchida, Makoto Positions Played: C, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Kurashiki Kogyo High School
Born: 6/12/1943 College: Rikkyo University
Died: 1/7/1999 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Okayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1967-1976 [23]), Yakult
Height: 5'8" Weight: 165 pounds (1977 [23])
Bats: Right Throws:Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1967 25 41 29 5 9 0 1 2 8 17 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 .231 .244 .586
1968 37 58 50 10 16 2 1 3 5 29 0 0 10 4 0 4 2 0 1 .320 .414 .580
1969 49 88 86 10 23 2 0 3 15 34 0 0 24 0 0 2 3 1 2 .267 .284 .395
1970 12 15 14 1 3 0 0 1 3 6 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 .214 .267 .429
1971 51 83 75 11 15 3 0 2 8 24 0 0 18 6 0 2 1 2 1 .200 .277 .289
1972 51 72 70 9 19 2 0 2 10 27 0 0 16 2 0 0 2 2 2 .271 .292 .386
1973 50 63 57 4 7 2 0 1 8 12 1 1 12 4 0 0 0 1 3 .123 .177 .211
1974 38 34 29 5 8 3 0 0 3 11 0 0 7 3 0 1 1 2 0 .276 .353 .379
1975 42 30 29 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 1 .034 .067 .034
1976 85 19 19 12 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 2 1 .158 .158 .158
1977 39 32 29 2 3 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 8 1 0 2 0 1 0 .103 .188 .138
Totals 479 535 497 70 107 15 2 14 63 168 1 1 117 23 0 11 11 12 12 .215 .264 .338
Biography: Played in one Koshien Tournament (summer 1961). Became only the second Triple Crown winner in Tokyo Big Six University League annals (1966S). Drafted on the first round (1966). Converted into an outfielder in 1970. Coached with Nippon Ham and then left baseball to become a franchisee of a chain noodle shop. Died of stomach cancer. 
Career OPS: .602 HR:AB: 1:35.5
Debut: First Hit (6/6/1967 against Taiyo, a pinch hit grand slam), First Homer (6/6/1967 against Taiyo)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuchiya, Hiroshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Usuda High School
Born: 7/10/1944 College: Komazawa University
Died: Industrial League: Den Den Tokyo
Birthplace: Nagano Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1968-1973 [26]), Lotte
Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 pounds Orions (1974 [26])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1968 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1971 13 7 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 .167 .286 .333
1972 28 26 24 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 .042 .042 .042
1974 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 45 34 31 1 2 1 0 0 0 3 2 0 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 .065 .094 .097
Biography:
Career OPS: .191 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuchiya, Masakatsu Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames: High School: Choshi Shogyo High School
Born: 11/6/1956 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Asahi, Chiba Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1975-1983 [16]), Lotte
Height: 5'11" Weight: 171 pounds Orions (1984-1986 [27])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1975 15 10 10 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .300
1976 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1977 10 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000 .000 .250 .000
1978 17 8 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .125 .125
1979 32 31 28 3 4 1 0 0 1 5 1 1 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 .143 .167 .179
1980 29 8 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1981 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1982 13 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1984 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1985 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1986 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 245 62 57 4 7 2 0 0 1 9 2 1 25 1 0 1 0 0 0 .123 .150 .158
Biography:
Career OPS: .308 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 4/6/1975 against Hanshin at Chunichi Stadium. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuchiya, Masataka Positions Played: 1B, 2B, CF, RF
Nicknames: High School: Hiroshima Shogyo High School
Born: 10/8/1924 College: Meiji University
Died: Industrial League:Kawasaki Columbia
Birthplace: Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kokutetsu Swallows (1950-1954 
Height: 5'6" Weight: 140 pounds [9], [24], [2]), Hiroshima (1955-1956 [12])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1950 110 348 307 47 88 13 2 3 26 114 3 20 37 1 16 9 7 .287 .365 .371
1951 75 304 265 52 80 9 0 2 26 95 8 15 30 1 52 8 2 .302 .375 .358
1952 119 395 345 40 76 8 5 0 27 94 8 26 42 0 29 12 5 .220 .305 .272
1953 99 287 261 37 71 7 0 0 14 78 4 19 21 1 27 14 2 .272 .329 .299
1954 53 85 76 3 8 2 0 0 4 10 1 1 14 7 0 4 3 3 .105 .179 .132
1955 70 158 133 13 31 4 0 2 9 41 2 0 2 21 0 2 11 2 1 .233 .346 .308
1956 76 91 79 11 18 2 0 0 2 20 0 0 2 10 0 2 1 1 2 .228 .330 .253
Totals 602 1668 1466 203 372 45 7 7 108 452 26 112 168 7 140 49 22 .254 .333 .308
Biography: Won a Tokyo Big Six University League batting title (1947F). Stole five bases in a game (4/9/1953 against Nagoya). 1000th game (4/26/1964 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Stadium). Became a baseball commentator for Chugoku Broadcasting after retirement. Was originally registered as Goro Tsuchiya. 
Career OPS: .641 HR:AB: 1:209.4
Dedbut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: SB (1951)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuchiya, Masataka Positions Played: 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Matsumoto Fukashi High School
Born: 10/6/1935 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Nagano Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1955-1960 [49], [25]), 
Height: 5'11" Weight: 160 pounds Kokutetsu Swallows (1961-1964 [10]), Hanshin (1965 [25])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1955 7 13 12 2 3 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .385 .417
1956 115 333 303 44 78 11 3 6 27 113 5 3 53 20 0 2 6 10 7 .257 .305 .373
1957 129 475 438 47 97 17 4 7 42 143 6 1 66 29 1 1 28 8 9 .221 .271 .326
1958 100 317 281 42 69 11 2 5 24 99 4 1 44 31 1 0 12 4 7 .246 .319 .352
1959 121 444 398 44 101 7 7 6 41 140 5 2 68 37 0 2 35 13 11 .254 .319 .352
1960 120 428 379 39 67 18 2 6 27 118 7 2 73 38 2 2 18 6 5 .206 .254 .311
1961 130 553 491 52 132 17 2 5 39 168 4 5 73 51 3 2 14 9 13 .269 .337 .342
1962 119 472 432 33 92 27 1 8 34 145 9 1 58 28 0 2 6 2 9 .213 .263 .336
1963 135 531 484 53 126 15 4 9 47 176 11 4 60 32 0 0 25 9 23 .260 .293 .364
1964 69 179 161 12 38 5 0 1 17 46 3 0 20 15 0 0 8 1 2 .236 .301 .286
1965 52 78 73 6 12 0 0 1 1 15 0 0 11 5 0 0 2 1 1 .164 .218 .205
Totals 1097 3824 3452 374 826 128 26 54 299 1168 54 19 527 288 7 11 154 63 87 .239 .298 .338
Biography: Drilled the 1000th homer in Yomiuri history (4/29/1956 against Taiyo at Kawasaki Stadium off of Sugikawa). Selected to one all star team (1961).
Career OPS: .636 HR:AB: 1:63.9
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: GIDP (1963), Best Nine (1959, 1961)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuchiya, Teppei Positions Played: LF, CF
Nicknames: High School: Tsukumi High School
Born: 12/27/1982 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Oita, Oita Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2004-2005 [46]),
Height: 5'10" Weight: 171 pounds Rakuten (2006-2010 [46])
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2004 50 32 27 9 5 2 0 0 0 7 1 0 9 3 0 1 3 0 0 .000 .185 .290 .259
2005 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 103 432 396 44 120 17 7 2 29 157 6 0 68 21 0 9 10 4 6 .305 .303 .352 .396
2007 135 524 472 57 120 18 2 10 48 172 12 1 73 36 2 3 8 6 6 .283 .254 .311 .364
2008 124 482 422 52 114 29 6 5 56 170 9 2 52 42 3 7 5 5 6 .336 .270 .345 .403
2009 132 565 496 84 162 26 13 12 76 250 8 5 76 47 1 9 13 5 4 .319 .327 .391 .504
Totals 546 2035 1813 246 521 92 28 29 209 756 36 8 278 149 6 29 39 20 22 .287 .393 .417
Biography: His parents and older brother are all teachers. He was named after a comic book character. Started playing baseball in first grade with a local youth team due to the influence of his older brother. Batted .551 with 32 homers in high school as a shortstop. Drafted on the fifth round (2000). Converted into an outfielder during the 2003 offseason. Sold to Rakuten during the 2005 offseason. Struckout in nine straight plate appearances to set an NPB record (6/30/-7/6/2006). Played a good deal of the 2009 season with a broken indiex finger and didn't tel anyone about it. Selected to a spot on Japan's contingent for the NPB-MLB all star series. Had a 24 game hit streak in 2009. Raished his batting average against southpaws by over 100 points compared to 2008 to win his first batting title. Selected to one all star team (2007). Above average speed and arm. Is married. Official Homepage   Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: 810 HR:AB: 1:62.5
Debut: 4/30/2004 against Yokohama at Nagoya Dome in a seventh inning pinch hit appearance. First Hit (4/30/2004 against Yokohama at Nagoya Dome in the seventh inning off of Takeharu Kato, a pinch hit knock), First Homer (4/22/2006 against Seibu off of Fumiya Nishiguchi at Miyagi Prefectural Stadium, a solo jack for a 1-0 victory)
Titles: Batting (2009), 3B (2006, 2009)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuchiya, Toru Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Matsumoto Shogyo High School
Born: 10/6/1923 College: Meiji University
Died: 10/15/2002 Iindustrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1948 [16]), 
Height: 5'6" Weight: 140 pounds Chunichi/Nagoya (1949-1955 [16], [2]), 
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1948 86 212 195 20 42 3 1 1 21 50 0 17 17 0 3 4 .215 .278 .256
1949 98 321 299 26 65 13 2 6 28 100 5 24 17 0 2 1 .217 .259 .334
1950 53 116 104 11 23 1 1 1 6 29 2 8 9 1 1 0 3 .221 .289 .279
1951 91 337 305 39 85 14 5 4 30 121 9 25 22 1 13 8 2 .279 .329 .397
1953 92 206 186 13 36 8 2 1 17 51 5 34 14 1 0 3 6 .194 .254 .274
1954 33 73 68 7 10 2 0 0 5 12 2 0 8 3 0 3 1 3 .147 .186 .176
1955 31 43 37 4 6 0 0 0 1 6 1 0 11 5 0 0 1 1 0 .162 .262 .162
Totals 484 1308 1194 120 267 41 11 13 108 369 24 117 87 3 23 18 .224 .278 .309
Biography: Played in consecutive Koshien Tournaments (spring, summer 1940).Joined Chunichi's front office after retirement. Later, he became a reporter for Chunichi Sports.
Career OPS: .587 HR:AB: 1:91.8
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuda, Shiro Positions Played: C, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Kansai Chugakkou
Born: 9/6/1908 College: N/A
Died: ? Industrial League: Hoten Den Den
Birthplace: Okayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo Giants (1936-1937 [2])
Height: 5'4" Weight: 136 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1936S 4 7 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 .143 .143 .143
1936F 12 22 19 0 2 0 0 0 3 2 0 5 3 0 2 .105 .227 .105
1937S 10 11 11 4 4 1 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 2 .364 .364 .455
1937F 10 24 22 3 6 0 0 0 1 6 0 2 2 0 1 .273 .333 .273
Totals 36 64 59 8 13 1 0 0 66 14 0 11 5 0 55 .220 .281 .237
Biography:
Career OPS: .518 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuda, Tsunemi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Nanyo Kogyo High School
Born: 8'/1/1960 College: N/A
Died: 7/20/1993 Industrial League: Kyowa Hakko
Birthplace: Tsuno-gun, Yamaguchi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1982-1991 [15], [14])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 173 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1982 32 59 54 2 5 0 0 1 4 8 5 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 .093 .093 .148
1983 20 51 44 5 6 0 1 0 1 8 5 0 27 1 0 1 0 0 0 .136 .174 .182
1984 18 18 15 2 5 1 0 2 6 11 3 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 .267 .267 .733
1985 24 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .143 .000
1986 49 15 14 0 4 1 0 0 1 5 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286 .286 .357
1987 47 11 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091 .091 .091
1988 47 17 16 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .125 .125
1989 51 10 7 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 .143 .250 .143
1990 6 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1991 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 296 190 169 14 23 2 1 3 14 36 17 0 80 3 0 1 0 0 2 .136 .156 .213
Biography: Blasted a grand slam off of Torihara of Yakult (5/13/1984). 
Career OPS: .369 HR:AB:  1:156.3 
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsugawa, Chikara Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Meitoku Gijuku High School
Born: 5/1/1973 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Higashi Kurume, Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1997 [55])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1997 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Began playing baseball in the third grade as a little leaguer on a team coached by his father. Was part of a prefectural tournament winner in Shikoku in junior high school as a shortstop. Played in one Koshien Tournament (summer 1991).Drafted on the fourth round by Yakult (1991). Retired after the 1999 season.
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: F9/30/1997 against Chunichi. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuge, Yasuyuki Positions Played: SS
Nicknames: High School: Higashikuni Shogyo High School
Born: 7/20/1938 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Unions (1957 [10])
Height: 5'6" Weight: 136 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1957 25 24 23 1 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 .130 .167 .130
Totals 25 24 23 1 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 .130 .167 .130
Biography:
Career OPS: HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuji, Genbe Positions Played: P, 1B, 2B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Kaiso Chugakkou
Born: 10/29/1925 College: N/A
Died: 1945 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Wakayama Prefecture  Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1944 [5])
Height: Weight:
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1944 28 102 83 12 20 3 2 0 6 27 1 7 18 0 3 1 .241 .376 .325
Totals 28 102 83 12 20 3 2 0 6 27 1 7 18 0 3 1 .241 .376 .325
Biography: Played in one Koshien Tournament (summer 1940). Drafted in 1944. Died in combat in WWII.
Career OPS: .701 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Inductioin: N/A


Tsuji, Hatsuhiko Positions Played: 2B
Nicknames: High School: Saga Higashi High School
Born: 10/24/1958 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Nihon Tsuun
Birthplace: Ogi-gun, Saga Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1984-1995 [5]), Yakult
Height: 6'0" Weight: 170 pounds (1996-1999 [8])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1984 41 108 91 13 19 5 0 3 10 33 6 0 13 9 0 2 2 1 3 .209 .294 .363
1985 110 310 251 45 69 11 4 5 35 103 15 5 26 29 0 10 27 3 2 .275 .366 .410
1986 130 497 425 65 126 19 5 7 57 176 23 5 63 36 0 8 35 15 7 .296 .359 .414
1987 51 136 125 9 25 5 1 2 9 38 4 0 21 5 0 2 10 1 2 .200 .242 .304
1988 130 460 419 45 110 19 1 3 39 140 9 1 51 28 0 3 13 12 5 .263 .313 .334
1989 130 490 437 58 133 12 5 3 52 164 9 5 33 33 1 6 33 7 9 .304 .358 .375
1990 130 498 421 59 112 17 2 3 39 142 22 2 38 45 0 8 31 9 4 .266 .347 .337
1991 129 571 498 61 135 27 2 8 43 190 20 2 48 44 0 7 16 6 13 .271 .338 .382
1992 123 553 474 66 135 23 4 6 48 184 11 1 38 59 0 8 23 7 6 .285 .373 .388
1993 110 501 429 68 137 26 5 3 31 182 10 5 37 51 1 6 14 6 4 .319 .395 .424
1994 105 458 412 63 121 21 1 4 45 156 2 5 51 35 1 4 9 5 4 .294 .351 .379
1995 107 370 307 31 73 8 2 2 20 91 13 1 30 45 0 4 7 8 4 .238 .342 .296
1996 103 456 400 59 133 9 2 2 41 152 1 2 46 48 1 5 9 3 16 .333 .409 .380
1997 85 308 279 33 73 10 1 2 18 91 6 1 37 17 1 5 6 2 12 .262 .315 .326
1998 61 182 168 20 51 5 0 3 18 65 0 2 17 8 0 4 6 1 0 .304 .346 .387
1999 17 58 51 4 10 0 0 0 5 10 1 0 7 6 0 0 1 0 2 .196 .175 .196
Totals 1562 5956 5187 699 1462 217 35 56 510 1917 152 37 556 498 5 82 242 86 93 .282 .352 .370
Biography: Drafted on the second round (1983). Known as a defensive wizard. Scored from first with two outs in the eight innign on a Koji Akiyama single in game six of the 1987 Japan Series when Yomiuri centerfielder Warren Cromartie was slow in retrieving the ball and then just lobbed the ball into shortstop Masahiro Kawai. Some refer to it as the greatest play ever in the fall classic. Then in game seven of the 1992 Japan Series between Yakult and Seibu and with the score tied 1-1, Tsuji made a stop of a Toru Sugiura bases loaded grounder between first and second and made an off balance, jumping relay to catcher Tsutomu Itoh to get Katsumi Hirosawa at the plate and choke off the Swallows rally. The Lions then won it in the tenth when Tsuji doubled, went to third on an out and then scored on an Akiyama sac fly. His five Best Nine nominations as a second baseman is a Pacific League record. Released after the 1995 season by Seibu due to a salary dispute. 1500th game (6/6/1998 against Hiroshima at Morioka, the 122nd man to that mark). Selected to nine all star teams (1986, 1988-1994, 1996).
Career OPS: .722 HR:AB: 1:82.6
Debut: 4/3/1984 against Lotte at Seibu Stadium. First Hit (4/26/1984 against Hankyu at Nishinomiya Stadium off of Hiroaki Nagamoto). First Homer (5/26/1984 against Hankyu at Nishinomiya Stadium off of Shiro Miyamoto)
Titles: Batting (1993), HBP (1992), CS (1986, 1988, 1990), OBP (1993), Gold Glove (1986, 1988-1994), Best Nine (1986, 1989, 1991-1993)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Inductioin: N/A


Tsuji, Hiroshi Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Kumano High School
Born: 12/28/1949 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Wakayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1969 [22])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 143 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1969 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Drafted on the second round (1968). Retired after the 1973 season. 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hlal of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuji, Isao Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: Kaiso Chugakkou
Born: 12/11/1926 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Wakayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Goldstar Stars (1946-1948 [11])
Height: 5'4" Weight: 140 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1946 99 363 338 17 56 7 1 0 22 65 3 23 17 5 5 4 .166 .217 .192
1947 115 369 338 19 52 3 1 0 21 57 7 28 23 1 4 2 .154 .210 .169
1948 4 9 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 .250 .333 .250
Totals 218 741 684 36 110 10 2 0 43 124 10 51 41 6 9 6 .161 .215 .181
Biography:
Career OPS: .396 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuji, Nobuo Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Ashikaga Kogyo High School
Born: 1920 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tochigi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Eagles (1937-1939 [8])
Height: 5'6" Weight: 123 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1937S 15 39 37 3 5 0 1 0 0 7 0 9 2 0 0 .135 .179 .189
1937F 34 98 85 8 8 0 1 0 6 10 4 29 9 0 0 .094 .181 .118
1938S 9 21 14 3 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 6 1 1 .143 .429 .143
1938F 5 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1939 33 91 78 6 16 4 0 0 3 20 4 0 12 8 1 0 .205 .287 .256
Totals 96 261 226 20 31 4 2 0 10 39 8 52 25 2 1 .137 .229 .173
Biography:
Career OPS: .402 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), Firat Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuji, Ryutaro Positions Played: RF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Matsusho Gakuen High School
Born: 6/8/1976 College: Meiji University
Died: Industrial League: Yamaha
Birthplace: Minoo, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix Blue Wave (2002-2004 [48]),
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 pounds Rakuten (2005-2007 [49])
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2002 34 48 42 1 9 3 0 0 2 12 3 0 8 2 0 1 1 0 0 .214 .267 .286
2003 79 205 194 24 49 8 1 7 18 80 3 0 32 4 0 4 3 2 3 .229 .253 .282 .412
2004 52 141 123 14 40 8 1 1 16 53 5 1 15 7 0 5 1 1 1 .357 .325 .382 .431
2005 31 83 76 4 15 2 0 1 7 20 1 0 11 3 0 3 1 0 3 .500 .197 .256 .263
2006 10 29 28 1 9 2 0 0 1 11 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .321 .345 .393
2007 3 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .167 .000
Totals 209 512 468 44 122 23 2 9 44 176 12 1 73 18 0 13 6 3 7 .261 .306 .376
Biography: Father Tetsuya played with Chunichi, which is why he was named what he was (Ryu is the character for "dragon"). Was his high school team's cleanup hitter. Played in one Koshien Tournament (summer 1994). Beat up a Rikkyo University player during a game his junior year and was supended. Drafted on the eighth round (2001). Did not throw well. Coached in the Baseball Challenge League after retirement. 
Career OPS: .682 HR:AB: 1:52.0
Debut:6/1/2002 against Kintetsu at Osaka Dome in a start in left.  First Hit (6/1/2002 against Kintetsu at Osaka Dome in the sixth inning off of Jeremy Powell, a single to left), First Homer (5/23/2003 against Kintetsu at Kobe Green Stadium in the second inning off of Hisashi Iwakuma)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuji, Takashi Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: Heian High School
Born: 7/30/1936 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Kyoto Teisan Auto
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Toei Flyers (1959-1960 [39])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 158 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1959 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1960 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuji, Takeshi Positions Played: LF, CF, RF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Seiryo High School
Born: 6/12/1979 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks/Softbank (2002-
Height: 5'10" Weight: 173 pounds 2008-2010 [58])
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2002 19 41 38 1 11 1 0 0 3 12 2 0 7 1 0 0 0 2 0 .289 .308 .316
2003 17 29 28 0 4 1 0 0 4 5 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 1 1 .250 .143 .172 .179
2004 32 24 21 4 2 1 0 0 1 3 2 0 5 1 0 0 0 1 1 .167 .095 .136 .143
2005 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 34 67 57 8 11 5 1 1 6 21 1 0 16 4 0 5 1 2 0 .231 .193 .303 .368
2007 54 52 45 8 9 3 0 0 4 12 3 1 9 2 0 1 0 0 1 .500 .200 .245 .267
2008 87 136 124 17 34 8 3 0 13 48 6 0 23 5 0 1 8 2 0 .250 .274 .308 .387
2009 23 16 16 4 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .125 .125 .125
Totals 267 365 329 42 73 19 4 1 31 103 14 1 71 13 0 8 10 8 3 .222 .268 .313
Biography: Started playing baseball in first grade in Little League. Played Senior League ball in junior high. Played in one Koshien Tournament (spring 1997). Drafted on the fifth round (1997). Married to former tv reporter Mika Fujii. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .581 HR:AB: 1:329.0
Debut: 9/11/2002 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in an eighth inning pinch hit appearance. First Hit (9/22/2002 against Nippon Ham at Tokyo Dome in the third inning off of Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi), First Homer (7/25/2006 against Lotte at Fukuoka Dome in the fifth inning off of Hiroyuki Kobayashi)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuji, Tetsuya Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Naniwa Shogyo High School
Born: 1/19/1949 College: Meiji University
Died: Industrial League: Nihon Musical Instruments
Birthplace: Osaka Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1973 [43])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 167 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1973 4 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333
Totals 4 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333
Biography: Drafted on the seventh round (1972). Retired after the 1975 season. His eldest son is Ryutaro Tsuji.. 
Career OPS: .666 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuji, Toshiya Positions Played: C, 1B, DH
Nicknames: High School: Kofu Kogyo High School
Born: 7/14/1979 College: Kokushikan University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2002-2006 [45]), Orix
Height: 5'10" Weight: 180 pounds (2007-2010 [37])
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2002 41 94 82 6 17 4 0 1 8 24 7 1 23 4 0 0 0 0 3 .207 .241 .293
2003 4 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 10 27 24 1 10 3 0 0 6 13 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 .500 .417 .462 .542
2005 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
2006 52 96 88 2 21 5 1 0 9 28 4 1 20 2 0 1 1 0 3 .167 .239 .261 .318
2007 12 39 33 2 6 2 0 0 3 8 2 0 8 4 0 0 0 0 1 .222 .182 .270 .242
2008 9 18 18 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000 .056 .056 .111
2009 25 38 36 3 9 1 0 0 1 10 0 0 5 1 0 1 1 0 0 .300 .250 .289 .278
Totals 155 318 287 15 65 16 1 1 28 86 14 2 64 13 0 2 2 0 10 .226 .263 .300
Biography: Played in one Koshien Tournament. Drafted on the fifth round (2001). Traded to Orix during the 2006 offseason. Platooned a lot against lefties during his career.  Official Homepage  Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .563 HR:AB: 1:287.0
Debut: 5/29/2002 against Kintetsu at Osaka Dome as a sixth inning defensive replacement at catcher. First Hit (6/6/2002 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in the ninth inning off of Hayato Aoki), First Homer (7/2/200 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in the fifth inning off of Koji Onuma, a grand slam)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuji, Yasuhiko Positions Played: C
Nicknames: Dump Tsuji High School: Kakuei High School
Born: 6/18/1942 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Seino Unyu
Birthplace: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1963-1974 [67], [44]), 
Height: 5'7" Weight: 182 pounds [20]), Taiyo Whales (1975-1984 [8])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1963 4 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1964 4 7 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167 .167 .167
1965 9 29 28 1 6 0 0 1 1 9 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 1 .214 .241 .321
1966 19 26 25 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 10 0 0 1 0 0 2 .040 .077 .080
1967 26 34 32 6 6 0 0 3 6 15 0 0 7 2 0 0 0 0 1 .188 .235 .469
1968 86 278 248 17 63 10 0 7 29 94 3 1 41 22 2 4 0 1 5 .254 .324 .379
1969 83 230 200 10 45 11 0 3 24 65 1 2 32 24 1 3 0 3 6 .225 .314 .325
1970 62 171 150 6 33 5 0 1 9 41 5 0 23 14 3 2 1 1 7 .220 .295 .273
1971 130 445 399 21 77 9 1 8 27 112 12 1 47 28 4 5 5 1 11 .193 .254 .281
1972 58 99 87 12 17 3 0 4 9 32 0 1 11 10 3 1 0 0 3 .195 .283 .368
1973 24 63 57 2 12 1 0 1 1 16 2 0 10 4 0 0 0 0 3 .211 .262 .281
1974 23 47 43 3 6 1 0 1 3 10 2 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 4 .140 .156 .233
1975 31 34 31 1 5 0 0 1 1 8 0 0 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 .161 .235 .258
1976 12 19 16 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 2 .125 .263 .125
1977 54 127 110 10 30 8 0 1 10 41 1 0 30 16 1 0 0 0 1 .273 .365 .373
1978 37 85 69 7 14 0 0 3 7 23 2 0 18 12 4 2 0 0 0 .203 .337 .333
1979 55 112 88 13 18 3 1 3 6 32 4 0 27 18 3 2 0 1 2 .205 .352 .364
1980 50 71 58 10 12 4 0 0 4 16 1 0 20 12 1 0 0 0 1 .207 .343 .276
1981 54 101 86 7 20 4 0 1 5 27 6 0 14 9 1 0 0 0 1 .233 .305 .314
1982 75 128 118 7 23 4 1 3 7 38 2 0 15 8 1 0 1 0 5 .195 .246 .322
1983 72 147 132 9 27 3 1 3 13 41 9 0 28 6 1 0 1 0 3 .205 .239 .311
1984 6 10 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 974 2269 1998 142 418 67 4 44 163 625 52 6 353 193 25 20 8 8 59 .209 .285 .313
Biography: Became a catcher in the fifth grade. Played in one Koshien Tournament (1960). Thought to be one of the best defensive catchers of his day and usually caught when Yutaka Enatsu was on the  mound. Won a Western League RBI crown (1965). Coached for Taiyo/Yokohama, Hanshin and then cadged a baseball commentator's gig with Kanagawa TV. .
Career OPS: .598 HR:AB: 1:45.4
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuji, Yoshinori Positions Played: C, 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Tsuruga Shogyo High School
Born: 12/20/1940 College: Meiji University
Died: 4/25/1989 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1963-1969, 1975 [29], 
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 pounds [30]), Kintetsu Buffaloes (1970-1973 [8]), Taiyo Whales (1974 [29])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1963 38 76 71 7 13 1 0 2 4 20 3 0 13 2 0 0 1 0 0 .183 .205 .282
1964 93 195 182 14 33 7 1 4 12 54 5 0 23 5 0 3 2 0 4 .181 .216 .297
1965 114 337 314 23 69 13 2 8 22 110 7 1 55 11 1 4 2 2 7 .220 .255 .350
1966 105 318 297 24 65 10 0 12 25 111 3 1 56 14 4 3 4 3 5 .219 .260 .374
1967 95 279 256 19 63 7 2 11 30 107 1 3 62 16 2 3 2 2 6 .246 .295 .418
1968 78 236 208 21 41 9 1 10 29 82 2 0 43 24 5 2 1 3 3 .197 .286 .394
1969 37 44 41 1 5 0 0 1 1 8 0 0 14 1 0 2 0 0 2 .122 .182 .195
1970 107 291 267 26 52 7 0 19 49 116 7 1 70 14 1 2 3 1 5 .195 .239 .434
1971 108 314 289 20 59 8 0 8 20 91 2 1 63 21 4 1 3 2 13 .204 .260 .315
1972 50 136 121 8 22 1 0 5 18 38 1 1 24 11 6 2 1 1 0 .182 .259 .314
1973 73 162 147 9 23 1 0 1 8 27 4 1 31 7 4 3 1 1 3 .156 .209 .184
1974 56 147 141 11 40 4 0 6 13 62 1 0 26 4 1 1 0 1 6 .284 .308 .440
1975 4 7 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 .167 .286 .167
Totals 960 2542 2340 183 486 68 6 87 231 827 36 9 483 130 28 27 20 16 54 .208 .257 .353
Biography: Was a pitcher in junior high, but converted to catcher in high school. Played in one Koshien Tournament (summer 1958). Was team captain in college. Had an extremely quick release, but often times in executing that he injured his throwing hand when the ball struck it. Selected to four all star teams while with Hanshin (1965-1967, 1970). Coached with Hanshin and Yokohama after retirement.
Career OPS: .610 HR:AB: 1:26.9
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuji, Yoshiyuki Positions Played: P, 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Heian High School
Born: 5/16/1943 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1965-1966 [49])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 170 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1965 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1966 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsujihara, Yukio (Sachio?) Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kawauchi High School
Born: 6/5/1949 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kagoshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishitetsu Lions (1969 [71])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 154 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1969 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsujii, Hiroshi Positions Played: C, 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Heian Chugakkou
Born: 4/21/1917 College: Waseda University
Died: 1993 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Pacific (1946 [2]), Taiyo Robins 
Height: 5'7" Weight: 138 pounds (1947-1949 [2], [12]), Hiroshima (1950-1951 [3]), Kokutetsu Swallows 
Bats: Left Throws: Right (1952-1954 [10])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1946 72 309 269 35 72 9 2 3 27 94 2 24 38 0 10 2 .268 .358 .349
1947 119 530 467 54 108 19 7 3 35 150 8 43 51 4 22 9 .231 .312 .321
1948 125 511 467 44 139 22 5 2 41 177 4 24 36 4 18 13 .298 .353 .379
1949 93 341 315 29 81 8 2 5 29 108 4 14 17 5 3 3 .257 .306 .343
1950 138 602 534 57 157 25 5 5 67 207 4 17 56 8 7 6 12 .294 .370 .388
1951 94 393 350 30 90 18 3 2 30 120 8 15 29 6 3 4 6 .257 .325 .343
1952 92 296 259 20 59 9 2 6 44 90 4 14 24 9 5 2 3 .228 .315 .347
1953 106 361 330 22 87 9 1 2 32 104 4 20 24 3 7 4 5 .264 .319 .315
1954 70 216 200 12 44 2 2 1 16 53 5 0 13 11 0 4 0 2 .220 .261 .265
Totals 909 3559 3191 303 837 121 29 29 321 1103 43 184 286 39 79 43 .262 .330 .346
Biography: Played in one Koshien Tournament (summer 1936). Won a Tokyo Big Six University League batting title (1937F). 
Career OPS: .676 HR:AB: 1:110.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: PA (1947), HBP (1950)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsujimoto, Hiroki Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Chiben Gakuen High School
Born: 10/21/1969 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1990 [51])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1990 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsujimoto, Yasunao Positions Played: SS
Nicknames: High School: Uenomiya High School
Born: 1/10/1936 College: Kansai University
Died: Industrial League: Den Den Kinki
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daimai/Tokyo Orions (1962-1964 
Height: 5'5" Weight: 134 pounds [2])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1962 80 186 169 13 30 2 2 1 17 39 1 0 38 15 0 1 4 3 3 .178 .249 .231
1963 118 271 234 9 45 3 0 0 12 48 9 0 31 28 2 0 8 3 2 .192 .279 .205
1964 18 13 13 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .077 .077 .077
Totals 216 470 416 23 76 5 2 1 29 88 10 0 70 43 2 1 12 6 5 .18.3 .261 .212
Biography:
Career OPS: .473 HR:AB: 1:416.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsujinaka, Sadatoshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Higashi Sumiyoshi Chugakkou
Born: 12/26/1935 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Gunze
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Pearls (1955-1956 [41])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 140 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1955 33 23 21 5 5 0 0 0 2 11 2 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 .239 .239 .524
1956 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 35 25 23 5 5 0 0 0 2 11 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 .217 .217 .478
Biography: 
Career OPS: .695 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction:  N/A


Tsujino, Kinya Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames: High School: Sumoto Jitsugyo High School
Born: 6/7/1942 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daimai/Tokyo Orions (1962-1966
Height: 6'2" Weight: 176 pounds [40], [45])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1962 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1963 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1964 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1965 21 9 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .125 .125
1966 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 35 12 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091 .091 .091
Biography:
Career OPS: .182 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction:  N/A


Tsukamoto, Etsuro Positions Played: CF, RF
Nicknames: High School: Nishinan Gakuin High School
Born: 11/30/1924 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Nishi Nihon Tetsudo
Birthplace: Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishitetsu Lions (1950-1956 [29]),
Height: 5'9" Weight: 215 pounds Toei Flyers (1957-1960 [24])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1950 44 156 151 15 43 6 0 4 18 61 0 15 5 0 7 4 8 .285 .308 .404
1951 76 156 144 18 34 10 1 3 19 55 4 15 6 2 6 3 4 .236 .276 .382
1952 89 239 221 27 68 12 4 2 29 94 7 15 10 1 9 4 2 .308 .341 .425
1953 116 477 451 50 123 25 5 5 37 173 7 33 19 0 14 12 8 .273 .302 .384
1954 62 262 241 38 66 9 3 6 22 99 6 1 27 13 1 6 3 2 .274 .313 .411
1955 112 284 254 26 57 8 1 2 23 73 4 2 33 21 0 3 14 5 7 .224 .289 .287
1956 103 171 159 14 29 7 0 1 6 39 3 1 23 7 0 1 4 4 1 .182 .220 .245
1957 107 304 281 18 69 10 0 1 21 82 3 1 34 18 0 1 2 4 5 .246 .292 .292
1958 47 78 69 5 17 1 0 1 4 21 5 0 9 2 0 2 2 0 3 .246 .288 .304
1959 28 39 33 3 3 0 0 1 3 6 2 0 9 1 0 3 0 0 0 .091 .189 .182
1960 41 65 61 6 13 3 0 0 3 16 0 0 10 4 1 0 0 1 1 .213 .262 .262
Totals 825 2231 2065 220 522 91 14 26 185 719 41 223 106 14 64 40 41 .253 .293 .348
Biography: Scouted for Yakult after retirement.
Career OPS: .641 HR:AB: 1:79.4
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsukamoto, Hiroyoshi Positions Played: CF, RF
Nicknames: High School: Kure Minato Chugakkou 
Born: 10/14/1918 College: Rikkyo University (dropped out)
Died: Industrial League:
Birthplace: Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): OsakaTigers (1937-1947 [22],
Height: 5'4" Weight: 132 pounds [21]), Hankyu Braves (1948 [27]), Tokyu Flyers (1949 [27]), Nishi 
Bats: Right Right Throws: Nihon Pirates (1950 [20]), Nishitetsu Lions (1951 [23]), Hiroshima 
(1952 [22])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1937S 12 9 8 2 3 1 0 0 0 4 0 3 1 0 1 .375 .444 .500
1937F 6 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .333 .000
1938S 11 11 9 5 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 2 0 3 .444 .545 .444
1938F 15 7 6 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .167 .286 .167
1942 94 363 309 31 66 7 5 1 20 86 4 52 50 0 20 12 .214 .323 .278
1943 81 329 284 26 54 10 2 0 10 68 6 32 39 0 9 6 .190 .288 .239
1944 31 147 120 24 31 1 2 0 11 36 7 8 19 1 11 1 .258 .364 .300
1946 28 90 76 14 24 1 0 0 6 25 5 9 9 0 3 2 .316 .388 .329
1947 106 385 347 55 104 9 9 0 34 131 4 23 33 1 17 4 .300 .362 .378
1948 135 592 536 72 139 17 9 4 48 186 8 27 47 1 39 11 .259 .320 .347
1949 113 486 442 75 122 26 5 8 39 182 2 26 42 0 24 9 .276 .339 .412
1950 113 500 444 64 115 25 2 3 33 153 6 25 50 0 36 8 .259 .334 .345
1951 53 45 42 15 7 0 1 0 1 9 0 4 3 0 4 0 .167 .222 .214
1952 87 227 199 21 42 4 1 1 17 51 7 16 20 1 3 3 .211 .286 .256
Totals 885 3194 2824 408 712 101 36 17 219 936 49 229 317 4 170 .252 .328 .331
Biography: Played in one Kohient Tournament (summer 1934). Scored six runs in a game, a Japan record (11/19/1949). Coached with Hanshin (1961-1962).
Career OPS: .659 HR:AB: 1:166.1
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsukazaki, Hideki Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Tobata High School
Born: 3/17/1938 College: Nihon University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1961 [15])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats:Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1961 20 20 18 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 .111 .200 .111
Totals 20 20 18 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 .111 .200 .111
Biography:
Career OPS: .311 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsukiyama, Eiju Positions Played: C, OF
Nicknames: High College: Inba High School
Born: 2/19/1964 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1984-1985 [41])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1984 6 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1985 8 14 13 1 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 .154 .214 .231
Totals 14 17 16 1 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 .125 .176 .188
Biography: Was a pitcher in junior high. Played in one Koshien Tournament (spring 1981). Drafted on the third round (1981). Fractured his left shoulder in January, 1986 after a fall on some stairs and retired in July, 1987. 
Career OPS: .364 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsukuda, Akitada Positions Played: C, OF
Nicknames: High School: Waseda Jitsugyo High School
Born: 5/19/1935 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Mainichi Orions (1954-1957 [19], 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 158 pounds [20]), Kintetsu Buffalo (1958-1959 [9])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1954 20 32 30 2 8 2 0 0 2 10 0 0 4 1 1 0 1 2 .267 .313 .333
1955 20 48 47 3 11 1 0 2 5 18 0 0 10 1 0 0 0 0 2 .234 .250 .383
1956 70 245 217 25 43 8 1 11 25 86 3 1 51 22 0 2 4 5 2 .198 .277 .396
1957 65 146 129 7 32 3 0 1 10 38 1 0 26 12 0 4 1 2 2 .248 .331 .295
1958 106 272 258 17 54 12 2 8 25 94 1 0 67 13 0 0 3 2 2 .209 .247 .364
1959 45 76 72 5 16 0 2 0 4 20 0 0 22 4 0 0 1 0 2 .222 .263 .278
Totals 326 819 753 59 164 26 5 22 71 266 5 1 180 53 7 9 10 12 .218 .275 .353
Biography: Selected to one all star team (1956). 
Career OPS: .628 HR:AB: 1:34.2
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsumajima, Yoshiro Positions Played: P, 1B, 2B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Nichidai Number Two High School
Born: 10'/9/1938 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Nihon Tsuun
Birthplace: Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daimai/Tokyo/Lotte Orions 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 158 pounds (1962-1970 [11])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1962 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1963 27 9 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .222 .000
1964 56 36 31 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 4 0 16 1 0 0 0 0 1 .065 .094 .065
1965 57 56 53 0 4 1 0 0 0 5 3 0 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 .075 .075 .094
1966 31 35 34 1 5 0 0 0 3 5 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 .147 .147 .147
1967 31 17 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1968 46 12 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .083 .083 .083
1969 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1970 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 268 167 153 2 12 1 0 0 5 13 11 0 60 3 0 0 0 1 1 .078 .096 .085
Biography:
Career OPS: .181 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsunashima, Shinya Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Takasaki Shogyo High School
Born: 9/2/1919 College: Rikkyo University
Died: 1/28/1997 Industrial League: Meidensha, Masuda Kagaku Kogyo, etc
Birthplace: Gumma Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Stars (1949 [7]), Shochiku
Height: 5'10" Weight: 151 pounds Robins (1950-1952 [12], [9]), Taiyo Whales (1953 [9])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1949 87 212 203 28 53 5 1 1 13 63 4 18 4 1 5 8 .261 .279 .310
1950 26 32 31 9 8 1 0 0 2 9 0 7 1 0 2 2 0 .258 .281 .290
1951 39 52 46 6 14 2 1 0 3 18 0 4 6 0 3 1 2 .304 .385 .391
1952 100 368 341 27 65 8 2 3 29 86 2 41 24 1 7 3 9 .191 .246 .252
1953 87 110 97 28 17 3 0 1 12 23 0 15 11 2 11 3 5 .175 .273 .237
Totals 339 764 718 98 157 19 4 5 59 199 6 85 46 4 28 17 .219 .273 .277
Biography: Coached baseball on the college level after retirement. 
Career OPS: .550 HR:AB: 1:143.6
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsunekawa, Sukesaburo Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kakuei Shogyo High School
Born: 11/24/1918 Coillege: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya Golden Dolphins (1938-
Height: 5'7" Weight: 132 pounds 1939 [22])
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1938S 9 13 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 .000 .000 .231 .000
1938F 19 45 33 4 4 0 0 0 1 4 1 7 11 0 0 .121 .341 .121
1939 7 10 9 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 0 1 0 .111 .200 .111
Totals 35 68 52 6 5 0 0 0 2 5 1 14 14 1 0 .096 .299 .096
Biography:
Career OPS: .395 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsunemi, Noboru Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Kiryu Chugakkou
Born: 3/20/1928 College: Meiji University
Died: 11/16/2005 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Gumma Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]):Tokyu/Toei Flyers (1949-1955 [7],
Height: 5'8" Weight: 147 pounds [3]), Hankyu Braves (1956 [29])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1949 100 330 306 40 76 7 6 7 32 116 0 55 20 3 4 7 .248 .300 .379
1950 113 474 439 58 116 16 2 17 69 187 0 52 32 3 10 8 11 .264 .319 .426
1951 102 425 390 46 110 12 7 11 56 169 5 46 28 1 18 6 4 .282 .331 .433
1952 105 421 382 52 112 18 3 4 35 148 4 43 33 2 13 5 7 .293 .353 .387
1953 111 420 370 38 98 24 1 1 26 127 10 56 39 0 12 3 6 .265 .334 .343
1954 128 560 502 66 123 22 1 3 29 156 6 0 74 51 1 22 10 17 .245 .316 .311
1955 110 283 256 21 55 6 3 0 12 67 7 1 39 19 0 0 5 2 5 .215 .268 .262
1956 115 273 239 24 52 8 5 0 17 70 6 1 49 26 0 1 7 4 7 .218 .296 .293
Totals 884 3183 2884 345 742 113 28 43 276 1040 38 414 248 11 91 45 .257 .318 .361
Biography: Won a Tokyo Big Six Univerity League batting title (1946S). Worked in the corporate world after retirement before starting his own company. Died of liver failure. 
Career OPS: .679 HR:AB: 1:67.1
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: GIDP (1954)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsunemi, Shigeru Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kiryu Chugakkou
Born: 12/1922 College: Hosei University
Died: 8/12/1991 Industrial League: Zen-Kiryu
Birthplace: Gumma Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyu Flyers (1950 [36])
Height: 5'6" Weight: 150 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1950 9 14 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 2 .077 .143 .077
Totals 9 14 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 2 .077 .143 .077
Biography:
Career OPS: .220 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A) 
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuno, Hiroshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kochi Shogyo High School
Born: 8/6/1965 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1984-1991 [30]), 
Height: 6'1" Weight: 176 pounds Hiroshima (1992 [13]), Chunichi (1993-1994 [52]), Lotte (1995-1997 [31])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1984 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1985 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1986 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1987 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1988 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1989 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1990 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1991 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1992 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1993 28 17 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 .133 .188 .133
1995 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1996 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1997 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 261 17 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 .133 .188 .133
Biography:
Career OPS: .321 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsunoda, Mitsuru Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Urawa Jitsugyo Gakuen High School
Born: 10/11/1966 College: Kokushikan University (dropped out)
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Omiya, Saitama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1991 [60])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 185 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1991 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .00 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuri, Tsuneo Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames: High School: Himeji Chugakkou
Born: 9/9/1917 College: Kansai University
Died: 7/25/1996 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1938-1940 [5])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 150 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1938S 7 14 14 2 4 1 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 .286 .286 .357
1938F 4 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1939 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1940 9 7 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 .143 .143 .143
Totals 23 25 25 4 5 1 0 0 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 .200 .200 .240
Biography:
Career OPS: .400 HR:AB:  0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuru, Naoto Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kinkidai Fuzoku High School
Born: 4/25/1987 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Neyagawa, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2008-2010 [46])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 160 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2008 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 6/15/2008 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuruoka, Kazunari Positions Played:
Nicknames: High School: Shinko Gakuen High School
Born: 5/30/1977 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2000-2008 [57]),
Height: 6'0" Weight: 185 pounds Yomiuri (2008-2010 [43])
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2000 3 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333
2001 9 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 12 10 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 .111 .200 .111
2004 25 60 55 6 22 2 1 2 5 32 3 0 13 2 1 0 0 2 0 .500 .400 .421 .582
2005 24 30 28 3 8 2 0 1 2 13 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 0 3 .167 .286 .333 .464
2006 60 146 127 7 31 8 1 3 16 50 5 1 39 11 1 2 0 0 5 .206 .244 .312 .394
2007 36 87 69 3 15 3 0 0 8 18 4 0 10 11 3 3 0 0 3 .235 .217 .349 .261
2008 58 117 100 8 23 4 0 2 8 33 7 0 19 10 1 0 1 0 5 .230 .300 .330
2009 59 160 142 17 37 10 0 5 18 62 8 1 30 8 3 1 1 0 4 .294 .261 .303 .437
Totals 286 620 540 46 138 29 2 13 57 218 27 2 123 44 9 7 2 2 20 .256 .319 .404
Biography: Played on a Japanese national champion junior high school squad. Was team captain in high school. Played in one Koshien Tournament. Drafted on the fifth round (1995). Traded to Yomiuri in June, 2008. Left/right split for Yokohama was .389/.235. Became Seth Greisinger's personal cathcer in 2009. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .723 HR:AB: 1:41.5
Debut: 9/1/2000 against Hanshin in a pinch hit appearance. First Hit (9/1/2000 against Hanshin off of Shinichi Nishikawa, a single to center), First Homer (8/24/2004 against Hanshin off of Takehito Kanazawa)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuruoka, Kazuto Positions Played: P, 1B, 2B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Hiroshima Shogyo High School
Born: 7/27/1916 College: Hosei University 
Died: 3/7/2000 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Oshima-gun, Yamaguchi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks/Kinki Nihon (1939,
Height: 5'8" Weight: 150 pounds 1946-1952 [5], [1], [30])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1939 92 397 330 54 94 13 9 10 55 155 0 1 24 64 2 21 .275 .403 .470
1946 104 461 388 75 122 23 8 4 95 173 1 13 71 1 32 8 .314 .422 .446
1947 118 511 428 64 118 20 4 10 65 176 3 24 79 1 16 9 .276 .390 .411
1948 125 519 449 65 137 28 3 8 68 195 0 22 69 1 23 4 .305 .399 .434
1949 114 487 425 71 123 23 2 17 77 201 0 30 59 3 15 4 .289 .380 .473
1950 55 161 140 25 40 7 2 5 25 66 0 11 20 1 5 0 5 .286 .379 .471
1951 91 366 338 44 105 21 1 2 58 134 0 11 27 1 19 4 10 .311 .363 .396
1952 55 204 183 35 51 10 1 5 24 78 1 11 20 0 12 3 5 .279 .350 .426
Totals 754 3106 2681 433 790 145 30 61 467 1178 5 146 409 10 143 32 .295 .390 .439
Biography: Also went under the last name of Matsumoto (1946-1958). Played on a Koshien Tournament winner (spring 1931). Drafted into the Japanese Imperial Army on February 1,1940. His utterance that (very loosely translated,) "there is money to be made on this field" is one of the more famous ones in Japanese baseball history. Was named manager at age 29 in 1946 and lead team to 11 pennants and two Japan Series titles. His 1773 wins is tops all time. Selected to two all star teams (1951-1952).
Career OPS: .829 HR:AB: 1:44.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (4/23/1939 against Nagoya off of Sakae Shigesato in the sixth inning)
Titles: HR (1939), RBI (1946), BB (1947), MVP (1946, 1948, 1951), Best Nine (1951)
Managerial Record: Kinki Nihon/Nankai (1946-1968) 1773-1140-81
Hall of Fame Induction: 1965


Tsuruoka, Shinya Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: Shonan High School
Born: 4/11/1981 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Yokohama
Birthplace: Kimotsuki-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2005-2015 [64])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 170 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2005 4 8 8 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1.000 .125 .125 .125
2006 76 218 203 18 49 9 1 3 21 69 11 1 51 3 0 0 2 1 5 .271 .241 .251 .340
2007 57 146 133 7 27 2 1 0 13 31 7 1 27 5 0 0 0 2 0 .216 .203 .230 .233
2008 97 285 248 24 52 14 0 1 18 69 22 2 49 12 1 1 0 1 4 .180 .210 .247 .278
2009 122 304 263 25 58 14 1 1 29 77 17 2 48 20 1 2 1 1 6 .276 .221 .279 .293
Totals 356 961 855 75 187 39 3 5 82 247 57 6 176 40 2 3 4 5 15 .219 .254 .289
Biography: Played in two Koshien Tournaments (spring 1998, summer 1999). Named MVP of a minor league all star game (2005). Is pretty much Yu Darvish's personal catcher. Both of his homers that he has hit off of PL competition in his career are against Lotte southpaw Yoshihisa Naruse. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .543 HR:AB: 1171.0
Debut: 9/7/2005 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in a seventh inning pinch hit appearance. First Hit (9/25/2005 against Orix at Osaka Dome in the fourth inning off of Josh Stewart), First Homer (5/13/2006 against Yokohama at Sapporo Dome in the seventh inning off of Yuji Hata)
Titles: Gold Glove (2009)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsurusaki, Shigeki Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B, DH
Nicknames: High School: Tsukushi Kogyo High School
Born: 7/25/1953 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1974-1978 [41], 
Height: 5'7" Weight: 158 pounds [2])
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1974 1 5 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
1975 69 172 145 19 34 8 0 0 12 42 8 0 21 18 0 1 7 3 1 .234 .323 .290
1976 10 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
1977 33 28 25 6 5 1 0 1 2 9 0 0 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .286 .360
1978 9 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .333 .000
Totals 122 216 182 28 41 9 0 1 14 53 10 0 35 23 0 1 7 3 2 .225 .316 .291
Biography: Drafted on the fifth round (1971). Signed with Nippon Ham before the 1980 season, but never saw any first team action and retired following the end of the 1981 season. 
Career OPS: HR:AB: 1:182.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuruta, Yasushi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Shioyama Shogyo High School
Born: 7/23/1970 College: Komazawa University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Shioyama, Yamanashi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1993-2000 [28], [30]), 
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 pounds Hiroshima (2001-2004 [17], [21])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1993 36 41 38 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 21 2 0 0 0 0 1 .026 .075 .026
1994 22 12 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .100 .000
1998 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .500 .000
1999 6 8 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167 .167 .167
2000 14 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2001 15 17 13 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 .154 .154 .154
2002 19 26 19 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 15 2 0 0 0 0 0 .053 .143 .053
2003 23 14 11 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .182 .182 .182
2004 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 140 122 99 4 7 0 0 0 2 7 17 0 57 6 0 0 0 0 3 .071 .124 .071
Biography:
Career OPS: .195 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsusue, Hideaki Positions Played: 1B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Tokaidai Sagami High School
Born: 10/16/1958 College: Tokai University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1983-1988 [23]),
Height: 5'10" Weight: 180 pounds Yomiuri (1989-1990 [37])
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1983 19 22 22 2 4 0 0 2 2 10 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .182 .182 .455
1984 73 156 134 15 30 2 0 7 19 53 0 1 22 21 1 0 0 0 3 .224 .327 .396
1985 105 341 289 30 79 11 0 8 26 114 2 1 59 48 1 1 0 2 8 .273 .378 .394
1986 119 402 330 38 94 13 1 19 52 166 9 0 92 63 1 1 5 1 4 .285 .402 .503
1987 70 170 145 15 31 3 2 3 13 47 0 0 34 25 0 0 0 1 6 .214 .329 .324
1988 60 81 63 5 13 3 0 1 8 19 1 1 19 16 1 0 0 0 0 .206 .363 .302
1989 45 51 41 2 12 3 0 2 8 21 1 0 8 8 0 1 0 0 1 .293 .420 .512
1990 18 18 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 6 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .333 .000
Totals 509 1246 1036 107 263 35 3 42 128 430 13 3 243 191 4 3 5 4 23 .254 .371 .415.
Biography: Played in four Koshien Tournaments. Signed outside the draft (1980). Coached in the minors for Yomiuri after retirement and then became a scout. Interesting that he had any kind of career at the big club level considering that he had a composite .114 average in the minors (191  games).
Career OPS: .786 HR:AB: 1:24.7
Debut: 4/20/1983 against Nankai at Osaka Stadium in a pinch hit appearance. First Hit (8/13/1983 against Nankai at Osaka Stadium off of Motoyasu Kaneshiro), First Homer (9/17/1983 against Hankyu at Korakuen Stadium off of Yoshinori Sato).
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall  of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsuta, Fumiya Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Tokushima Shogyo High School
Born: 8/28/1923 College: Doshisha University
Died: 4/28/2001 Industrial League: Nikko Hirohata, Zen-Tokushima
Birthplace: Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyu Flyers (1950 [16])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 140 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 

Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1950 5 4 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
Totals 5 4 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
Biography:
Career OPS: 1.000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction:  N/A


Tsuta, Yukio Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Sumoto High School
Born: 7/5/1938 College: N/A
Died: 7/6/2007 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Sumoto, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1957-1962 [36], [21])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 158 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1957 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1958 18 9 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .111 .111 .111
1959 50 42 40 1 4 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 .100 .100 .100
1960 44 64 62 3 10 1 0 0 4 11 2 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 1 .161 .161 .177
1961 16 14 14 1 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286 .286 .286
1962 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 133 130 126 6 19 1 0 0 4 20 4 0 37 0 0 0 0 0 1 .151 .151 .159
Biography:
Career OPS: .310 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsutsui, Kazuya Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Matsuyama Kita High School
Born: 10/5/1981 College: Aichi Gakuin University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Ehime Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2004-2010 [19], [20])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2004 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
2007 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2008 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 45 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 54 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .250 .250
Biography: 
Career OPS: .500 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 10/7/2004 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsutsui, Keizo Positions Played:  C
Nicknames: High School: Kainan Chugakkou
Born: 1/1/1923 College: Yokohama Senmon Gakkou
Died: 12/6/1959 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kinki Nihon/Nankai Hawks (1946-
Height: 5'6" Weight: 149 pounds 1955 [2], [19]), Takahashi Unions (1956 [2]), Daiei Unions (1957 [20]),
Bats: Right Throws: Right  Toei Flyers (1958 [20])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1946 91 345 301 39 85 8 2 4 34 109 10 23 29 5 15 8 .282 .355 .362
1947 91 288 268 16 57 6 1 0 17 65 4 18 16 0 11 4 .213 .292 .243
1948 140 516 458 37 109 19 4 2 33 142 9 41 40 8 9 10 .238 .310 .310
1949 127 470 435 56 119 25 9 3 66 171 5 31 29 1 12 4 .274 .320 .393
1950 86 294 268 24 68 11 0 3 32 88 2 24 23 1 2 4 13 .254 .311 .328
1951 76 258 235 30 53 7 1 4 13 74 1 27 20 2 3 0 2 .226 .292 .315
1952 93 251 231 26 59 10 1 2 21 77 3 25 14 2 4 1 5 .255 .302 .333
1953 53 120 106 5 20 7 1 1 7 32 2 12 12 0 0 0 2 .189 .271 .302
1954 5 6 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .167 .167 .167
1955 86 210 188 16 45 10 0 5 22 70 2 1 29 19 1 0 3 3 2 .239 .308 .372
1956 121 282 255 8 51 7 1 2 19 66 5 2 33 17 1 3 1 2 6 .200 .256 .259
1957 75 166 147 8 17 3 2 2 12 30 4 0 23 15 0 0 0 0 1 .116 .198 .204
1958 8 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200
Totals 1052 3236 2930 265 685 113 22 28 276 926 47 288 234 22 60 36 .236 .298 .319
Biography: Selected to two all star teams (1953, 1955). Coached with Toei after retirement.
Career OPS: .617 HR:AB: 1:103.7
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsutsui, Osamu Positions Played: 1B, SS, 2B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Matsuyama Shogyo (dropped out)
Born: 10/12/1917 College: N/A
Died: 11/3/1990 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo Giants (1936-1937, 1941 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 140 pounds [7])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1936S 7 29 23 2 5 1 0 0 3 6 0 5 5 1 1 .217 .379 .261
1936F 24 99 79 16 17 5 3 0 5 28 1 15 19 0 7 .215 .367 .354
1937S 53 216 181 21 35 10 0 0 14 45 3 27 30 2 7 .193 .315 .249
1937F 45 204 167 28 44 7 2 2 23 61 2 12 31 4 10 .263 .391 .365
1941 30 75 67 5 17 2 0 0 6 19 2 2 6 0 3 .254 .315 .284
Totals 159 623 517 72 118 25 5 2 51 159 8 61 91 7 28 .228 .351 .308
Biography: Batted cleanup in high school. Played on one Koshien Tournament winner (summer 1935). Lots the fingers on his left hand during the war, so he became a Central League umpire in 1947 and was involved in that as both an arbiter and official for the following 30 years. 
Career OPS: .659 HR:AB: 1:258.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: 1991


Tsutsui, Shinji Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Kainan High School
Born: 11/23/1935 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Wakayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1955 [45]), 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 140 pounds Takahashi Unions (1956 []), Daiei Unions (1957 [39])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1955 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1956 106 230 201 13 35 7 0 1 16 45 3 0 39 24 0 2 7 7 1 .174 .269 .224
1957 11 10 10 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .100 .100 .100
Totals 118 241 212 14 36 7 0 1 17 46 3 0 41 24 0 2 7 8 1 .170 .261 .217
Biography: Younger brother of Keizo Tsutsui. 
Career OPS: .478 HR:AB: 1:212.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsutsui, So Positions Played:  1B, 2B, SS, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Uenomiya High School
Born: 11/1/1974 College: Meiji University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1997-2004 [37])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1997 37 45 42 2 9 1 0 0 3 10 1 1 9 0 0 1 0 0 1 .214 .227 .238
1998 35 100 89 7 22 3 1 0 4 27 2 0 19 9 0 0 0 0 3 .247 .316 .303
1999 9 16 13 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 .077 .200 .154
2000 23 43 36 1 6 0 0 0 1 6 1 0 7 5 0 1 0 0 1 .167 .286 .167
2001 13 15 13 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .077 .077 .077
2002 5 6 6 1 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
2003 59 60 55 10 16 4 1 2 8 28 0 0 14 5 1 0 1 0 1 .100 .291 .350 .509
2004 10 10 9 0 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 .500 .333 .400 .333
Totals 191 295 263 22 61 9 2 2 18 80 7 1 59 21 0 3 1 0 7 .232 .295 .304
Biography: Nephew of Senichi Hoshino. Slugged 33 homers in high school. Won a batting and RBI title in college and was selected to two Tokyo Big Six University League Best Nines. Drafted on the seventh round (1996). Released by Chunichi after the 2004 season and picked up by Hanshin. Released after the 2006 season. 
Career OPS: .599 HR:AB: 1:131.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsutsui, Yoshinori Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: Osaka Gakuin High School
Born: 3/20/1955 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte Orions (1977 [57])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 182 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1977 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Signed outside the draft nu Nankai (1972). Moved to Lotte before the beginning of the 1976 season. Coached in the minors and at the big club level for Lotte after retiring at the conclusion of the 1985 campaign. . 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame  Induction: N/A


Tsutsui, Yoshitake Positions Played: C, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Matsuyama Shogyo High School
Born: 5/27/1916 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Ehime Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Dai Tokyo (1936 [12]), Eagles 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 150 pounds (1937-1939 [11])
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1936S 8 27 22 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 4 3 0 1 .091 .192 .091
1936F 28 96 82 9 15 1 0 0 3 16 0 12 14 0 3 .183 .302 .195
1937S 7 18 17 1 3 1 0 0 3 4 0 2 1 0 0 .176 .222 .235
1937F 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1939 32 75 66 2 9 2 0 0 3 11 2 0 14 7 0 3 .136 .218 .167
Totals 77 216 187 13 29 4 0 0 9 33 3 32 25 0 7 .155 .254 .176
Biography:
Career OPS: .430 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Tsutsumiuchi, Takeshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Miyazaki Nichidai High School
Born: 7/20/1980 College: Nihon University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Miyazaki-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2003 [47])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2003  5 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: )infinity
Debut: 8/7/2003 against Yomiuri. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A