Yano, Akihiro Positions Played: C, OF
Nicknames: Teru, Aki, Yanopu High School: Sakuranomiya High School
Born: 12/6/1968 College: Tohoku Fukushi University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1991-1997 [2], [38]), Hanshin
Height: 5'11" Weight: 178 pounds (1998-2010 [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
1991 22 30 27 2 3 0 0 1 4 6 1 0 15 2 0 0 0 0 0 .111 .172 .222
1992 72 118 108 10 28 6 0 0 8 34 0 1 20 8 0 1 0 1 3 .259 .314 .315
1993 24 39 31 5 10 0 0 1 3 13 1 0 4 6 2 1 0 0 1 .323 .447 .419
1994 35 53 46 5 10 2 0 1 2 15 3 0 9 3 1 1 0 1 2 .217 .280 .326
1995 57 123 115 14 28 2 2 1 5 37 0 0 31 7 1 1 1 0 5 .243 .293 .322
1996 56 124 104 26 36 3 0 7 19 60 2 2 16 13 0 3 1 0 2 .346 .426 .577
1997 83 244 214 24 54 8 0 3 19 71 5 0 32 22 1 3 1 0 3 .252 .331 .332
1998 110 340 285 27 60 18 0 3 20 87 24 0 63 27 3 4 1 2 9 .211 .288 .305
1999 113 418 369 39 112 13 2 3 27 138 6 2 74 36 2 5 5 2 14 .304 .371 .374
2000 114 428 376 41 101 12 1 5 26 130 9 4 87 35 4 4 1 2 9 .269 .334 .346
2001 119 364 327 26 79 10 1 8 30 115 5 3 72 28 0 1 1 1 10 .242 .301 .352
2002 66 253 221 31 71 18 2 6 27 111 5 0 51 24 4 3 1 1 6 .321 .395 .502
2003 126 484 433 65 142 25 5 14 79 219 4 1 84 38 6 8 1 0 8 .365 .328 .350 .506
2004 138 551 502 38 143 23 3 11 65 205 4 3 110 35 7 7 1 3 19 .296 .285 .338 .408
2005 138 550 499 53 135 26 0 19 71 218 9 2 113 32 1 8 1 1 12 .264 .271 .323 .437
2006 133 501 453 42 124 20 3 17 78 201 8 5 94 32 1 3 0 0 12 .322 .273 .323 .444
2007 106 401 356 25 84 14 1 6 42 118 7 1 92 34 0 3 0 0 9 .275 .236 .307 .331
2008 119 404 371 20 102 17 1 4 36 133 10 5 100 16 1 2 0 1 13 .272 .275 .305 .358
2009 30 83 75 9 23 1 1 2 8 32 0 0 17 8 1 0 1 0 1 .438 .307 .373 .427
Totals 1661 5508 4912 502 1345 218 22 112 569 1943 103 29 1084 406 35 58 16 15 138 .274 .335 .396
Biography: Played basketball in junior high because the school didn't have a baseball team. Played every position in high school, but in college, was confined to third base and catcher. Played on two Japanese national collegiate all star teams. Drafted on the second round (1990). Traded to Hanshin and then had knee surgery that November. Has caught no hitters while with both teams he has been part of thus far. His hit in a game in 2001 against Chunichi at Ishikawa Prefectural Stadium prevented the Tigers from being victimized by a perfect game by Shigeki Noguchi. Has been a driving force behind the revivial of Hanshin's fortunes. 100th homer (10/4/2006 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium off of Kazuhisa Ishii, a three run jack). Holds the all time record for hits by a Hanshin catcher. 1000th game (4/4/2004 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a start at catcher). 1500th game (9/16/2007 against Chunichi at Koshien Stadium in a start at catcher). Had right elbow surgery during the 2008 offfseason, delaying his appearance with the top club until July. However, he would break his ankle later in the campaign and he was out for the remainder. Selected to seven all star teams (1999, 2002-2006, 2008). Hobby is bass fishing. Is married with two daughters and is also a member of the Soka Gakkai Buddhist sect. Reference: Wikipedia Japan    Official Homepage
Career OPS: .731 HR:AB: 1:43.9
Debut: 8/3/1991 against Hanshin at Nagoya Stadium as a seventh inning defensive replacement. First Hit (8/26/1991 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium in the inth inning off of Koji Noda,a homer), First Homer (8/26/1991 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium in the ninth inning off of Koji Noda, a pinch hit two run jack)
Titles: Gold Glove (2003, 2005), Best Nine (2003, 2005-2006)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yano, Akira Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Yame High School
Born: 8/4/1945 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1964-1966 [73]),
Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 pounds Kintetsu (1967 [48])
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
1964 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1967 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 5 2 2 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


Yano, Eiji Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Yokohama High School
Born: 6/15/1976 College: Hosei University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Fukuyama  Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (1999-2003 [17]), Kintetsu
Height: 5'10" Weight: 180 pounds Buffaloes (2004 [29]), Rakuten (2005 [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
1999 38 14 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091 .091 .091
2000 7 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .250 .250
2004 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 66 18 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 .133 .133 .133
Biography:
Career OPS: .266 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 4/3/1999 against Yakult at Yokohama Stadium. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yano, Junichi Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Shimonoseki Number One High School
Born: 1/23/1919 College: Meiji University 
Died: 12/22/2002 Industrial League: Manchuria Den Den, Taiyo Ryogyo
Birthplace: Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1951 [31])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 132 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
1951 79 255 226 24 54 4 0 2 24 64 5 20 23 1 3 2 7 .239 .312 .283
Totals 79 255 226 24 54 4 0 2 24 64 5 20 23 1 3 2 7 .239 .312 .283
Biography: Moved into the front office after playing just one season. 
Career OPS: .595 HR:AB: 1:113.00
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record:
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yano, Kazuya Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Hotoku Gakuen Hgh School
Born: 12/10/1962 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Kobe Seiko
Birthplace: Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1986-1990 [12])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 173 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
1986 34 30 22 3 4 0 0 0 2 4 6 0 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 .182 .250 .182
1987 28 25 19 1 3 0 0 0 0 3 5 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 .158 .200 .158
1988 20 18 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 .063 .118 .063
1989 22 39 33 2 5 0 1 0 3 7 4 0 7 2 0 0 0 0 1 .152 .200 .212
1990 28 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 132 116 94 7 13 0 1 0 5 15 16 0 33 6 0 0 0 0 1 .138 .190 .160
Biography: 
Career OPS: .350 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yano, Kenji Positions Played: CF, RF
Nicknames: High School: Kokugakuin Kugayama High School
Born: 9/21/1980 College: Kokugakuin University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Mitaka, Tokyo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2003-2015 [48])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 178 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
2003 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000 .000 .500 .000
2004 10 18 18 2 4 1 0 1 2 8 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .222 .222 .444
2005 85 228 203 27 57 7 1 7 14 87 11 1 30 9 0 4 2 1 5 .150 .281 .323 .429
2006 103 372 335 36 90 18 0 6 30 126 2 1 66 21 2 13 11 3 6 .235 .269 .335 .376
2007 103 178 158 28 46 14 2 7 29 85 3 1 32 9 1 7 1 2 2 .294 .291 .354 .538
2008 3 8 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 1 .000 .000 .286 .000
Totals 307 806 720 93 197 40 3 21 75 306 17 3 133 41 3 25 14 7 14 .274 .333 .425
Biography: Is the third of three chilcdren. Started playing baseball in second grade in Little League. Played Senior League ball in junior high. Slugged 23 homers in college. Drafted on the sixth round (2002). Four of his homers in 2005 were off of Yokohama lefty Yoshihiro Doi. Became the first man to slug a come from behind pinch hit grand slam for the Giants since 1987 (5/31/2007 against Softbank at Tokyo Dome in the seventh inning off of Takayuki Shinohara). Suffered a stress fracture in his right elbow during the 2008 season. Had right knee surgery during that ffseason. Is married with a son.  Official Homepage   Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .758 HR:AB: 1:34.3
Debut: 8/19/2003 against Yokohama at Tokyo Dome. First Hit (7/24/2004 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium off of Yuji Yoshimi), First Homer (7/25/2004 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium off of Scott Mullen)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yano, Kiyoshi Positions Played: LF, RF
Nicknames: High School: Yawatahama High School
Born: 7/3/1940 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Ozu, Ehime Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1961-1970 [52],
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 pounds [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
1961 21 21 20 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 .100 .143 .100
1962 66 113 101 8 15 2 1 2 8 25 0 1 32 9 0 2 0 0 2 .149 .230 .248
1963 78 127 120 10 23 4 0 2 10 33 0 1 36 6 0 0 0 0 4 .192 .228 .275
1964 6 9 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .333 .250
1965 40 62 58 4 20 2 0 3 10 31 0 0 13 4 0 0 1 2 1 .345 .387 .534
1966 9 10 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 .111 .200 .111
1967 3 9 8 1 2 0 1 1 3 7 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .222 .875
1968 94 346 296 51 89 13 1 27 66 185 1 3 61 43 0 3 1 1 7 .301 .391 .625
1969 112 374 330 47 64 8 2 25 57 151 0 1 106 42 2 1 1 0 6 .194 .386 .458
1970 64 136 127 12 26 4 0 4 5 42 1 0 41 7 0 1 1 0 3 .205 .252 .331
Totals 493 1210 1077 134 244 33 5 64 159 479 2 7 307 117 3 7 4 3 23 .227 .305 .445
Biography: Signed by Hankyu before the 1959 season. Won Western League homer and RBI crowns (1966). Tied a Pacific League record with three sayonara homers in a season (1969). Selected to one all star team (1969). Became a scout with Hankyu after retirement and is now an executive with Orix. 
Career OPS: .750 HR:AB 1:16.8
Debut: First Hit (), First Omer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yano, Makio Positions Played: SS, 3B
Nicknames:  High School: Takamatsu Shogyo High School
Born: 1915 College: Kansai University
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya Golden Dolphins (1937F
Height: 5'6" Weight: 140 pounds [22])
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
1937F 47 199 157 26 33 4 1 1 17 42 2 18 40 0 10 .210 .371 .268
Totals 47 199 157 26 33 4 1 1 17 42 2 18 40 0 10 .210 .371 .268
Biography: 
Career OPS: .639 HR:AB:  1:157.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yano, Masayuki Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Kirigaoka High School
Born: 1/24/1975 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1997 [58])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 189 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 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 3 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


Yano, Minoru Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Ashiya High School
Born: 4/21/1959 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Kobe Daimaru
Birthplace: Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai/Daiei Hawks (1982-1990,
Height: 6'0" Weight: 187 pounds 1993-1995 [24], [38]), Orix Blue Wave (1991-1992 [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
1982 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1983 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1984 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1985 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1986 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1987 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1988 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1989 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1990 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1991 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1992 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1993 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1994 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1995 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 395 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


Yano, Satoshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Teikyo Number Five High School
Born: 4/25/1978 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Ayauta-gun, Kagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1997-2005 [20])
Height: 6'1" 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 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1999 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2001 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 39 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: 5/31/1997 against Lotte at Tokyo Dome in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yano, Toshikazu Positions Played: 1B, 2B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Miike Kogyo High School
Born: 4/21/1950 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Nagasaki
Birthplace: Omuta, Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1973-1978 [59],
Height: 5'8" Weight: 158 pounds [51], [4]), Lotte Orions (1979 [4])
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
1973 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1974 30 35 31 3 7 1 0 1 7 11 1 0 10 3 0 0 1 0 1 .226 .294 .355
1975 57 39 34 10 5 1 0 1 2 9 3 0 8 2 0 0 3 1 0 .147 .194 .265
1976 47 47 43 6 8 2 0 2 6 16 1 0 6 2 1 1 1 0 1 .186 .239 .372
1977 5 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1979 57 62 55 9 11 0 0 0 3 11 4 0 11 3 0 0 4 3 1 .200 .241 .200
Totals 197 186 166 28 31 4 0 4 18 47 9 0 37 10 1 1 9 4 4 .187 .237 .283
Biography: Drafted on the fifth round (1972). Retired after the 1981 season.
Career OPS: .520 HR:AB: 1:41.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yanoura, Kunimitsu Positions Played: 1B, 2B, SS, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Tochiku High School
Born: 2/23/1941 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Manchuria Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1960-1965 [9], [1]), 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 145 pounds Sankei Atoms (1966-1967 [5]), Yomiuri (1968 [22])
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
1960 110 414 387 33 99 13 7 3 30 135 7 0 51 20 8 0 4 5 8 .256 .292 .349
1961 128 550 525 48 119 16 6 9 38 184 7 3 95 13 1 2 4 7 4 .227 .247 .331
1962 114 479 451 70 123 25 5 10 5 188 5 3 89 17 0 3 13 8 3 .272 .302 .417
1963 123 477 429 59 117 21 3 6 34 162 5 2 75 36 2 5 16 15 5 .273 .335 .378
1964 115 499 461 47 132 24 7 8 36 194 8 5 63 24 0 1 7 10 9 .286 .320 .421
1965 79 301 288 32 61 14 1 7 23 98 5 1 53 13 0 2 2 6 10 .212 .257 .340
1966 117 442 408 39 92 12 3 10 37 140 11 5 74 16 2 2 4 6 8 .225 .255 .343
1967 120 490 445 49 102 14 4 4 31 136 12 1 58 28 0 4 5 7 9 .229 .280 .306
1968 7 5 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200
Totals 913 3665 3399 379 846 139 36 57 264 1228 60 20 561 167 13 19 55 64 56 .249 .286 .361
Biography: Batted cleanup in high school. Sold to Sankei in 1966 and then sold to Yomiuri in 1968. Selected to three all star teams (1963-1964, 1966). Made 35, 47, and 40 errors in his first three seasons (1960-1962). 
Career OPS: .647 HR:AB: 1:59.6
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: 3B (1964)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


 
Yanuki, Toshiyuki Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Ikuei Sendai High School
Born: 12/15/1983 College: Tokiwa University
Died: Industrial League: Mitsubishi Fuso Kawasaki
Birthplace: Nishi Shirakawa-gun, Fukushima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2010 [33])
Height: 6'3" Weight: 195 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
2010
Totals
Biography: 
Career OPS: HR:AB:
Debut: 6/10/2010 against Yakult at Sapporo Dome in a start. First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Yashiki, Kaname Positions Played: 3B, CF
Nicknames: High School: Mita Gakuen High School
Born: 6/11/1959 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kawanishi, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales/Yokohama (1978-
Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 pounds 1993 [31]), Yomiuri (1994-1995 [00])
Bats: Switch 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
1978 9 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1979 82 41 36 12 9 2 0 0 1 11 1 1 15 3 0 0 5 2 1 .250 .300 .306
1980 105 121 110 26 27 1 1 0 5 30 0 0 24 10 0 1 14 7 1 .245 .314 .273
1981 105 229 208 22 53 6 1 1 12 64 3 2 50 14 0 2 16 8 0 .255 .305 .308
1982 95 291 265 33 68 9 3 6 21 101 8 1 64 16 2 1 17 3 1 .257 .300 .381
1983 119 404 373 50 107 16 1 5 27 140 4 1 67 25 4 1 16 11 8 .287 .333 .375
1984 124 444 397 40 121 24 5 4 29 167 5 2 90 40 8 0 11 4 7 .305 .367 .421
1985 118 497 444 65 135 15 5 16 78 205 2 5 74 46 3 0 58 13 8 .304 .366 .462
1986 127 497 460 54 109 20 1 8 34 155 8 0 84 27 1 2 48 16 10 .237 .282 .337
1987 130  558 526 77 153 18 5 9 57 208 3 4 86 25 0 0 48 8 6 .291 .321 .395
1988 121 408 368 36 87 7 1 3 30 105 6 3 55 31 1 0 33 9 6 .236 .294 .285
1989 68 171 155 22 32 5 1 2 10 45 2 0 23 13 0 1 11 3 4 .206 .272 .290
1990 12 47 42 9 13 0 1 0 3 15 0 0 9 5 0 0 3 0 0 .310 .383 .357
1991 83 315 277 48 76 11 3 1 18 96 1 2 53 35 0 0 23 7 2 .274 .354 .347
1992 115 406 365 41 101 18 2 2 31 129 3 2 62 36 0 0 8 8 2 .277 .340 .353
1993 61 206 194 21 45 7 4 1 13 63 0 1 35 11 0 0 6 3 6 .245 .286 .342
1994 87 34 29 10 4 1 0 0 2 5 0 1 5 4 1 0 4 2 0 .138 .235 .172
1995 67 23 21 8 6 1 0 1 3 10 0 0 6 2 0 0 6 1 0 .286 .348 .476
Totals 1628 4675 4263 575 1146 161 34 58 375 1549 46 25 804 343 20 8 327 106 62 .269 .323 .363
Biography: Drafted on the sixth round (1977). Speedster. Selected to one all star team (1987). Became a Yomiuri outfield coach (1998-1999). Now works as a tv announcer. Hobbies: Collects 1/24 scale models and stamps. Is a devotee of rakugo and is a steam locomotive geek.
Career OPS: .686 HR:AB 1:73.5 
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: 1B (1987), 3B (1985, 1987), SB (1986-1988), Gold Glove (1984-1988)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yashima, Shoji Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Kashiwa Municipal High School
Born: 9/14/1970 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte Orions (1990-1991 [65])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 160 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 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1991 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 18 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


Yashima, Yoneo Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Hobara Chugakkou
Born: 8/20/1918 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Fukushima Nittobo
Birthplace: Fukushima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1948 [15])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 156 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
1948 16 22 20 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 .050 .095 .050
Totals 16 22 20 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 .050 .095 .050
Biography: 
Career OPS: .145 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yasuda, Hideyuki Positions Played: C, 1B, 3B, OF, DH
Nicknames:  High School: Kakuei High School
Born: 5/26/1967 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Onishi, Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai/Daiei Hawks (1989-1995 
Heigth: 6'2" Weight: 195 pounds [53], [45]), Nippon Ham (1996-1997 [33]), Chunichi (1998 [55])
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
1989 2 6 6 1 4 3 0 0 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .667 .667 .167
1990 15 25 22 1 5 2 0 0 2 7 1 0 9 1 0 1 0 0 1 .227 .292 .318
1991 16 33 31 4 6 1 0 2 5 13 0 0 10 2 0 0 0 1 0 .194 .242 .419
1992 43 49 44 9 8 2 0 2 6 16 3 0 12 2 0 0 1 1 2 .182 .217 .364
1994 28 59 58 3 14 3 0 1 2 20 0 0 23 1 0 0 1 0 1 .241 .254 .345
1995 21 35 35 1 9 2 1 0 3 13 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 .257 .257 .371
1996 59 118 103 9 25 5 0 3 14 39 3 2 32 9 0 1 0 0 1 .243 .304 .379
1997 70 45 43 4 10 4 0 0 2 14 0 0 15 1 0 1 0 0 1 .233 .267 .326
1998 20 43 38 7 7 1 0 0 0 8 0 0 13 5 0 0 1 0 0 .184 .279 .211
Totals 274 413 380 39 88 23 1 8 37 137 7 2 124 21 0 3 3 2 7 .232 .276 .361
Biography: Batted cleanup in high school. Played in one Koshien Tournament (summer 1984). Drafted on the sixth round (1985).Became a batting practice pitcher for Chunichi after retiring following the 2000 season.
Career OPS: .637 HR:AB: 1:45.0
Debut: 10/18/1989 against Lotte at Kawasaki Stadium in a pinch hit appearance. First Hit (10/18/1989 against Lotte at Kawasaki Stadium off of Yukinaga Maeda), First Homer (9/22/1991 against Orix at Heiwadai Stadium off of Nobuyuki Hoshino)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yasuda, Masao Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Kyoto Shogyo High School
Born: 12/13/1930 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1950-1952 [15]), 
Height: 5'7" Weight: 136 pounds Toei Flyers (1955 [14])
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
1950 13 13 11 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 .182 .308 .182
1951 15 5 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200
1952 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
1955 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
Totals 34 19 17 4 3 0 0 0 2 3 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 .176 .263 .176
Biography: 
Career OPS: .439 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yasuda, Nagateru Positions Played: PH
Nicknames:  High School: Kobe Shogyo High School
Born: 8/17/1943 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyu Flyers (1965 [])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 156 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 2 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
Totals 2 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 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


Yasuda, Nobuo Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: Nigawa Shogyo High School
Born: 5/23/1919 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Korea Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu  (1942-1944 [10])
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
1942 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1943 27 76 66 5 7 1 0 1 3 11 1 16 9 0 0 0 .106 .213 .167
1944 9 17 16 2 4 2 0 0 2 6 0 4 1 0 0 0 .250 .294 .375
Totals 38 96 85 7 11 3 0 1 5 17 1 22 10 0 0 0 .129 .221 .200
Biography: 
Career OPS: .421 HR:AB: 1:85.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yasuda, Takeshi Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Kokura High School
Born: 4/25/1947 College: Waseda University
Died:  Industrial League: Dai Showa Seishi
Birthplace: Kita Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1972-1981 [22])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 158 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
1972 50 56 50 3 11 2 0 0 3 13 2 0 12 4 0 0 0 0 0 .220 .278 .260
1973 57 79 73 4 18 4 0 0 2 22 2 0 15 4 1 0 0 0 3 .247 .286 .301
1974 28 49 44 5 10 1 0 1 3 14 2 0 17 3 0 0 0 0 0 .227 .277 .318
1975 45 86 69 7 15 4 0 0 3 19 7 0 24 10 0 0 0 0 0 .217 .316 .275
1976 38 86 74 9 19 5 0 0 12 24 4 0 17 8 0 0 0 0 2 .257 .329 .324
1977 51 73 64 6 10 1 0 0 0 11 6 0 14 3 0 0 0 0 3 .156 .194 .172
1978 47 57 48 2 7 0 0 0 3 7 4 1 7 4 0 0 0 0 2 .146 .208 .146
1979 19 12 8 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .300 .125
1980 22 17 16 1 2 0 0 1 1 5 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .125 .313
1981 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 364 515 446 37 93 17 0 2 28 116 30 1 115 38 1 0 0 0 10 .209 .270 .260
Biography: 
Career OPS: .530 HR:AB: 1:223.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yasuda, Yasukazu Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Ube Shogyo High School
Born: 3/24/1950 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yamaguchi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1970-1972 [9]), 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 180 pounds Lotte Orions (1973 [44])
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 27 39 34 1 4 1 0 1 3 8 0 1 12 3 0 1 0 0 2 .118 .205 .235
1971 32 57 54 1 10 2 0 1 5 15 0 0 5 2 1 1 0 0 4 .185 .228 .278
1972 11 11 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .273 .200
1973 5 7 7 2 3 0 0 1 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .429 .429 .857
Totals 75 114 105 5 19 3 0 3 10 31 0 1 18 6 1 2 0 0 7 .181 .237 .295
Biography: Drafted on the sixth round (1967).
Career OPS: .532 HR:AB: 1:35.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yasuhara, Masatoshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Chuo Gakuin High School
Born: 10/8/1980 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2001 [94])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 206 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
2001 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


Yasuhara, Tatsuyoshi Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Kurashiki Kogyo High School
Born: 3/5/1936 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Okayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1954-1963 [44], [32],
Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 pounds [17])
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 27 25 23 2 3 0 0 0 2 3 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 .130 .130 .130
1955 37 75 72 7 25 6 0 0 4 31 3 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 .347 .347 .431
1956 45 81 74 10 20 3 0 1 4 26 5 1 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 .270 .276 .351
1957 17 15 15 1 2 0 0 1 2 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .133 .133 .333
1958 39 68 63 7 15 1 0 3 8 25 4 1 19 0 0 0 0 0 1 .238 .224 .397
1959 46 77 71 3 10 3 1 1 5 18 4 0 20 2 0 0 0 0 2 .141 .164 .254
1960 13 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1961 86 173 155 19 34 5 1 1 5 44 2 0 35 15 0 1 3 1 3 .219 .292 .284
1962 56 83 74 5 11 0 1 0 2 13 2 0 13 6 0 1 2 0 0 .149 .222 .176
1963 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 367 605 555 54 120 18 3 7 32 165 22 2 129 24 2 5 1 6 .216 .250 .297
Biography: 
Career OPS: .547 HR:AB: 1:79.3
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yasui, Kentaro Positions Played: 3B
Nicknames:  High School: Higashikuni Shogyo Hgh School
Born: 4/10/1918 College: Nihon University
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai/Kinki Nihon (1941, 1946
Height: 5'7" Weight: 123 pounds [14]), Hankyu Braves (1947-1948 [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
1941 82 371 304 27 61 9 2 0 11 74 9 16 57 1 3 .201 .329 .243
1946 10 21 18 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 .167 .286 .167
1947 79 186 165 9 34 2 1 0 12 38 8 9 12 1 1 0 .206 .264 .230
1948 47 145 136 9 36 7 1 0 16 45 0 3 9 0 2 0 .265 .310 .331
Totals 218 723 623 47 134 18 4 0 39 160 17 28 81 2 6 .215 .307 .257
Biography:
Career OPS: .564 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yasui, Koichi Positions Played: P, 1B, 3B, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Heian Chugakkou
Born: 7/19/1921 College: Ritsumeikan University Senmonbu
Died: 11/17/2001 Industrial League: Manchu Den Den, Chuo Soko, Kyoto Daimaru
Birthplace: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyu Flyers (1950-1951 [10])
Height: 5'6" Weight: 132 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 87 258 243 29 68 9 1 9 30 106 2 30 13 0 1 3 7 .280 .316 .436
1951 55 105 99 7 25 3 1 1 13 33 0 12 6 0 1 0 5 .253 .295 .333
Totals 142 363 342 36 93 12 2 10 43 139 2 42 19 0 2 3 12 .272 .310 .406
Biography: Played in one Koshien Tournament, cracking a sayonara knock to win it all (summer 1938).Became Heian High's head baseball coach (1947-1949). Coached on the college level before opening a high class restaruant. 
Career OPS: .716 HR:AB: 1:34.2
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (0
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: Tokyu (1955, 1960) 74-121-5
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yasui, Naofumi Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Kainan Chugakkou
Born: 1/18/1920 College: Meiji University
Died: 10/2/1998 Industrial League: Maruzen Sekiyu
Birthplace: Wakayama Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai/Kinki Great Ring (1943-
Height: 5'7" Weight: 132 pounds 1949 [11]), [4]), Taiyo Whales (1950-1953 [7]), Takahashi/Tombo 
Bats: Right Throws: Right  Unions (1954-1955 [1], [41])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1943 9 37 32 2 8 0 0 0 1 8 2 6 3 0 1 1 .250 .314 .250
1946 105 503 409 89 113 21 6 3 49 155 8 38 84 2 32 19 .276 .402 .379
1947 114 514 435 44 91 14 3 2 23 117 12 31 66 1 26 13 .209 .315 .269
1948 127 570 482 64 98 14 5 0 22 122 5 51 81 2 16 9 .203 .320 .253
1949 130 554 482 59 115 12 8 3 47 152 4 63 67 1 17 11 .239 .333 .315
1950 138 645 556 99 138 20 8 4 41 186 2 41 85 2 30 11 8 .248 .350 .335
1951 52 107 85 11 13 2 2 0 6 19 2 13 20 0 5 3 2 .153 .314 .224
1952 102 350 292 41 58 13 4 0 15 79 7 26 50 1 20 7 2 .199 .318 .271
1953 55 145 126 20 29 3 1 0 2 34 8 19 11 0 6 3 2 .230 .292 .270
1954 104 309 251 29 48 5 4 2 19 67 10 1 40 46 1 17 7 2 .191 .318 .267
1955 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 937 3735 3151 458 711 104 41 14 225 939 60 329 513 10 170 84 .226 .336 .298
Biography: Owns the Central League record for errors in a season for second baseman with 27 (1950). Played with Marzuen right after WWII before joining Kinki Great Ring. 
Career OPS: .634 HR:AB 1:225.1
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: PA (1946), R (1946),BB (1946, 1948),  CS (1946)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yasui, Tamaichi Positions Played: P, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, LF
Nicknames: High School: Higashikuni Shogyo High School (dropped out)
Born: 10/10/1922 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture Teams (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1942-1950 [31] [14], 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 156 pounds [15]), Taiyo Whales (1951-1952 [23]), Kokutetsu Swallows (1953-1954
Bats: Right Throws: Right  [23]), Kintetsu Pearls (1955 [29]), Daiei Stars (1956-1957 [11])
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1942 65 146 134 9 27 6 0 0 4 33 1 10 11 0 2 2 .201 .262 .246
1943 81 302 272 25 61 7 4 0 21 76 6 18 24 0 11 5 .224 .287 .279
1947 112 361 336 28 81 11 1 3 33 103 4 23 20 1 1 4 .241 .286 .307
1948 138 561 538 42 146 25 8 7 63 208 4 25 17 2 10 4 .271 .296 .387
1949 117 454 430 39 121 23 2 7 59 169 5 29 19 0 12 6 .281 .312 .393
1950 118 458 437 75 131 29 8 11 60 209 2 22 18 1 15 9 8 .300 .329 .478
1951 100 440 420 69 135 21 8 13 65 211 0 16 19 1 10 10 8 .321 .352 .502
1952 112 458 430 48 125 28 5 9 74 190 1 24 25 2 22 8 2 .291 .333 .442
1953 111 438 414 35 102 18 4 6 44 146 1 19 22 1 11 11 15 .246 .286 .353
1954 117 468 446 50 115 20 5 5 46 160 0 2 18 20 0 8 6 18 .258 .288 .359
1955 81 207 196 13 48 5 1 1 22 58 1 2 11 8 0 0 2 3 7 .245 .272 .296
1956 128 457 436 37 119 15 2 7 47 159 0 2 31 18 3 1 5 4 9 .273 .302 .365
1957 112 389 365 22 87 12 0 1 31 102 0 1 27 20 2 2 6 1 6 .238 .280 .279
Totals 1392 5138 4854 492 1298 220 48 70 569 1824 25 273 241 11 116 73 .267 .303 .376
Biography: Won Koshien title as a pitcher (spring, 1941). Drafted into the military in 1943. Rejoined the Tigers in June, 1946. Converted into an outfielder in 1950. Released by Hanshin  in January, 1951. Released by Kokutetsu (1954). Was released by Kintetsu (1955). 
Career OPS: .679 HR:AB 1:69.3
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yasui, Tomonori Positions Played: 1B, SS, 2B, 3B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Osaka High School
Born: 1/25/1943 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1962-1975 [53], 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 145 pounds [13], [6])
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 ALG
1962 59 38 37 10 5 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 16 1 0 0 2 1 1 .135 .158 .162
1963 40 36 35 8 8 2 0 0 5 10 1 0 8 0 0 0 1 2 0 .229 .229 .286
1964 105 107 96 18 15 1 0 1 8 19 6 0 17 4 0 1 8 4 1 .156 .198 .198
1965 71 139 128 13 25 5 0 1 4 33 2 1 15 7 0 1 3 4 2 .195 .241 .258
1966 102 307 282 25 61 13 3 1 10 83 9 0 29 12 0 4 8 6 4 .216 .258 .294
1967 116 410 384 38 95 113 1 7 31 131 12 1 41 10 0 3 15 4 7 .247 .271 .341
1968 135 561 506 66 123 15 4 3 34 155 17 0 46 34 0 4 54 10 3 .243 .296 .306
1969 127 519 474 56 129 9 8 0 27 154 16 2 28 24 0 3 42 16 4 .272 .310 .325
1970 129 484 437 35 95 13 1 5 30 125 27 2 41 16 0 2 23 9 7 .217 .247 .286
1971 116 387 361 39 81 11 0 1 11 95 12 3 27 10 0 1 15 11 8 .224 .245 .263
1972 109 379 333 32 77 13 1 0 18 92 30 2 24 13 0 1 14 5 10 .231 .261 .276
1973 65 144 129 8 24 5 0 0 5 29 8 0 13 7 0 0 4 3 1 .186 .228 .225
1974 78 201 185 19 44 4 2 1 16 55 6 1 20 8 0 1 8 3 5 .238 .272 .297
1975 36 7 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1288 3719 3394 369 782 105 20 20 199 987 146 12 325 146 0 21 200 79 53 .230 .266 .291
Biography: Signed by Kintetsu before the beginning of the 1961 season.   Set a team record with four steals in a game (8/1968 against Nankai). Selected to one all star team (1969). Coached at both the minor league and top club levels and has managed in the minors for Kintetsu as well after he retired at the end of the 1976 schedule. 
Career OPS: .557 HR:AB 1:169.7
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: Sac (1970, 1972), SB (1954), CS (1969)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yasunaga, Tadashiro (Seishiro?) Positions Played: 1B, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Waseda Jitsugyo High School
Born: 1/5/1916 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Fuji Denki
Birthplace: Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya Golden Dolphins (1936-
Height: Weight:  1937 [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 9 28 24 4 6 0 0 0 5 6 0 1 4 0 3 .250 .357 .250
1936F 22 80 64 7 12 1 0 0 6 13 4 6 12 0 4 .188 .316 .203
1937S 25 66 54 5 16 2 1 0 5 20 2 6 10 0 5 .296 .406 .370
1937F 23 49 45 4 5 0 0 0 1 5 1 3 3 0 0 .111 .167 .111
Totals 79 223 187 20 39 3 1 0 17 44 7 16 29 0 12 .209 .315 .235
Biography: 
Career OPS: .550 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yasuki, Shoji Positions Played: P, 1B, SS, OF, DH
Nicknames:  High School: Kansai High School
Born: 11/4/1948 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Kurare Okayama
Birthplace: Oku-gun, Okayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Sankei Atoms/Yakult (1969-1974
Height: 5'11" Weight: 167 pounds [29], [33]), Taiheiyo Club Lions (1975-1976 [17]), Lotte Orions (1977-
Bats: Left Throws: Left 1982 [46]), Chunichi (1982-1984 [16])
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 34 5 5 1 2 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .400 .400 .600
1970 47 18 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 .056 .056 .056
1971 42 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1972 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1973 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1974 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1975 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1976 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1977 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1978 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1979 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1980 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1981 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1982 31 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1983 36 17 14 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 . .143 .200 .143
1984 27 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 467 58 55 2 5 1 0 0 2 6 2 0 27 1 0 0 0 0 0 .091 .107 .109
Biography: 
Career OPS: .216 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yasuoka, Masahiro Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Osaka Kodai Fuzoku High School
Born: 9/16/1941 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo Orions (1964 [58])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 160 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
1964 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