Uchio, Isamu Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Los Angeles High School
Born: 2/1/1927 College: N/A
Died: 2/25/2003 Industrial League: Mitsui Miike 
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1949-1954 [7], 
Height: 5'6" Weight: 140 pounds [28], [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
1949 24 70 64 12 19 3 0 0 6 22 1 6 4 1 2 0 .297 .348 .344
1950 69 288 263 28 55 10 0 3 21 74 1 29 23 1 5 1 5 .209 .275 .281
1951 48 180 170 7 43 7 1 1 13 55 3 9 6 1 1 0 4 .253 .282 .324
1952 47 126 112 12 24 5 0 3 12 38 2 9 12 0 1 1 3 .214 .290 .339
1953 17 28 25 3 4 2 0 0 1 6 0 3 3 0 0 0 2 .160 .250 .240
1954 9 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 214 697 639 62 145 27 1 7 53 195 7 57 48 3 9 2 .227 .284 .305
Biography:
Career OPS: .589 HR:AB: 1:91.3
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Ueda, Fujio Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Maui High School
Born: 3/6/1912 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]) Hankyu (1937-1948 [5], [6])
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
1937S 54 239 189 28 40 7 0 0 23 47 11 21 36 3 13 .212 .346 .249
1937F 31 102 82 11 13 0 1 1 9 18 6 7 13 1 9 .159 .281 .220
1938S 30 131 110 20 24 1 0 0 9 25 8 11 11 2 4 .218 .301 .227
1938F 40 171 138 24 36 6 3 1 15 51 9 16 24 0 4 .261 .370 .370
1939 91 370 316 40 85 12 4 0 44 105 11 1 29 40 3 16 .269 .357 .332
1940 95 404 349 37 86 5 5 1 23 104 9 5 34 44 2 20 .246 .334 .298
1941 76 332 271 29 60 6 1 1 23 71 12 14 47 2 6 .221 .341 .262
1942 95 418 359 35 72 3 0 0 19 75 13 15 43 3 11 8 .201 .291 .209
1943 83 355 293 27 68 7 0 0 25 75 5 12 53 4 23 10 .232 .357 .256
1944 35 163 139 18 36 9 0 1 19 48 3 7 20 1 6 1 .259 .356 .345
1946 105 469 409 52 109 15 2 0 48 128 3 21 53 4 14 7 .267 .356 .313
1947 109 453 392 50 101 14 1 3 29 126 10 22 44 7 6 5 .258 .343 .321
1948 69 164 145 7 25 2 1 0 5 29 7 4 8 4 4 1 .172 .236 .200
Totals 913 3777 3192 378 755 87 18 8 291 902 107 213 436 36 136 .237 .334 .283
Biography: Came to Japanin 1937. Became a Pacific League umpire after retiring as a player.
Career OPS: .617 HR:AB 1:399.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: Sac (1937S, 1938S), SF (1940), HBP (1943), Best Nine (1940)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Ueda, Yoshio Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: San Antonio High School
Born: 7/10/1914 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Maui, Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai (1938F-1940 [16])
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
1938F 13 35 34 2 7 3 0 0 0 10 0 8 1 0 2 .206 .229 .294
1939 20 61 54 5 13 1 1 0 1 16 1 0 8 6 0 2 .241 .317 .296
1940 72 236 220 14 35 4 3 0 11 45 3 1 25 10 2 2 .159 .202 .205
Totals 105 332 308 21 55 8 4 0 12 71 4 41 17 2 6 .179 .225 .231
Biography: A Nisei who was one of the founding members of the Nankai ballclub.
Career OPS: .456 HR:AB: :0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Unroe, Timothy Brian Positions Played: IF
Nicknames: Tim High School: Round Lake High School
Born: 10/17/1970 College: Lewis University
Died: MLB Organization: Milwaukee, California, Atlanta
Birthplace: Round Lake Beach, Illinois Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2001 [9])
Height: 6'3" Weight: 200 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 4 8 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .143 .143 .286
Totals 4 8 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .143 .143 .286
Biography:
Career OPS: .429 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Upshaw, Willie Clay Positions Played: 1B
Nicknames: High School: Blanco High School
Born: 4/27/1957 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Toronto, Cleveland
Birthplace: Blanco, Texas Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1989-1990 [7])
Height: 6' 0" Weight: 185 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
1989 123 540 462 81 118 28 2 33 80 249 0 3 100 73 2 2 5 6 9 .255 .357 .539
1990 51 223 191 22 42 12 2 6 17 76 0 0 41 32 1 0 0 0 1 .220 .332 .398
Totals 174 763 653 103 160 40 4 39 97 325 0 3 141 105 3 2 5 6 10 .245 .350 .498
Biography:
Career OPS: .848 HR:AB: 1:16.7
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Urso, Salvatore Jude Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Plant High School
Born: 1/19/1972 College: N/A
Died:  MLB Organization:  Seattle, Boston
Birthplace: Tampa, Florida Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2000 [45])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 193 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
2000 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 4/1/2000 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a sixth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Valdes, Marc Christopher Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Tampa Jesuit High School
Born: 12/21/1971 College: Florida University
Died: MLB Organization: Florida, Montreal, Houston, Atlanta
Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2002 [18]), Chunichi
Height: 6'0" Weight: 190 pounds (2003-2004 [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
2002 42 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200
2003 37 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 109 12 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 .091 .091 .091
Biography:
Career OPS: .182 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 3/31/2002 against 3/31/2002 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Valdes, Pedro Jose Manzo Positions Played: LF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Carlos Escobar Lopez High School
Born: 6/29/1973 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Chicago Cubs, Boston, Texas
Birthplace: Fajardo, Puerto Rico Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (2001-2004 [35])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 180 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
2001 137 611 526 95 163 31 0 21 81 257 2 6 85 77 4 0 1 1 13 .310 .394 .489
2002 121 506 446 65 135 32 2 21 76 234 3 2 82 52 5 3 2 1 14 .303 .378 .525
2003 124 534 453 72 141 24 2 26 104 247 0 10 64 64 4 7 1 1 16 .289 .311 .397 .545
2004 115 503 419 68 117 20 0 18 74 191 0 6 61 74 0 4 1 0 20 .260 .279 .388 .456
Totals 497 2154 1844 300 556 107 4 86 335 929 5 24 292 267 13 14 5 3 63 .302 .389 .504
Biography:
Career OPS: .893 HR:AB: 1:21.4
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: SF (2003)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Valdez, Carlos Luis Lorenzo Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Aurelio Paulino High School
Born: 12/26/1971 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: San Francisco, Boston
Birthplace: Nizao Bani, Dominican Republic Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1999 [30])
Height: 5'11" 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
1999 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 48 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


Valdez, Edward E. Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Aurelio Paulino High School
Born: 2/8/1980 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Cincinnati, Washington Nationals, Colorado
Birthplace: Nizao, Dominican Republic Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2010 [45])
Height: 6'1" 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
2010 8 10 9 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .111 .111 .111
Totals 8 10 9 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .111 .111 .111
Biography: 
Career OPS: ..222 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 3/28/2010 against Hiroshima at Nagoya Dome in a fifth inning relief appearance. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Valdez, Mario A.  Positions Played: LF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Miami Senior High School
Born: 11/19/1974 College: Miami Dade Junior College
Died: MLB Organization: Chicago WS, Minnesota, Oakland
Birthplace: Ciudad Obregon, Mexico Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (2004 [])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 190 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
2004 36 148 127 21 27 9 0 9 29 63 0 0 41 18 1 3 0 0 1 .325 .213 .324 .496
Totals 36 148 127 21 27 9 0 9 29 63 0 0 41 18 1 3 0 0 1 .325 .213 .324 .496
Biography:
Career OPS: .820 HR:AB: 1:14.1
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Valdez, Wilson Antonio Positions Played: SS, OF
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 5/20/1978 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Montreal, Florida, Chicago WS, San Diego, Seattle, etc
Birthplace: Nizao, Dominican Republic Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (2008 [45])
Height: 5'11" 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
2008 29 88 78 8 20 1 0 1 8 24 2 0 14 8 0 0 4 0 5 .348 .256 .326 .308
Totals 29 88 78 8 20 1 0 1 8 24 2 0 14 8 0 0 4 0 5 .348 .256 .326 .308
Biography: Purchased from Kia of the KBO in June, 2008. Went to spring training with Cleveland after leaving Japan, but later ended up with the New York Mets. 
Career OPS: .634 HR:AB: 1:78.0
Debut: 6/21/2008 against Orix at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a start at shortstop. First Hit (6/21/2008 against Orix at Meiji Jingu Stadium), First Homer (7/2/2008 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in the fifth inning off of Adrian Burnside, a solo jack to left)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Valent, Eric Christian Positions Played: LF, RF
Nicknames: High School: Canyon High School
Born: 4/4/1977 College: UCLA
Died: MLB Organization: Philadelphia, Cincinnati, NY Mets, San Diego, etc
Birthplace: La Mirada, California Team (Years and [uniform number]):Rakuten (2006 [5])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 191 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
2006 24 82 74 8 14 2 0 1 5 19 1 0 22 5 0 2 1 0 2 .118 .189 .259 .257
Totals 24 82 74 8 14 2 0 1 5 19 1 0 22 5 0 2 1 0 2 .118 .189 .259 .257
Biography: Used only sporadically and not really given a fair shot by manager Katsuya Nomura. 
Career OPS: .516 HR:AB: 1:74.0
Debut: 6/19/2006 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a start in left. Firt Hit (6/19/2006 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium, a double to left off of Dicky Gonzalez), First Homer (8/9/2006 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome off of Yoshinori Tateyama, a two run homer to right in the 12th inning)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Valentine, Fred Lee  Positions Played: LF
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 1/19/1935 College: Tennessee A&I University
Died: MLB Organization: Baltimore, Washington
Birthplace: Clarksdale, Mississippi Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1970 [39])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 195 pounds
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
1970 123 495 439 40 108 22 2 11 46 167 6 3 76 41 3 6 3 5 5 .246 .317 .380
Totals 123 495 439 40 108 22 2 11 46 167 6 3 76 41 3 6 3 5 5 .246 .317 .380
Biography:
Career OPS: .697 HR:AB: 1:39.9
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


VanBurkleo, Tyler Lee Positions Played: 1B, OF, DH
Nicknames: Ty High School: Chatsworth High School
Born: 10/7/1963 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Milwaukee, California
Birthplace: Oakland, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1988-1990 [29]), Hiroshima
Height: 6'5" Weight: 225 pounds (1991 [5])
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
1988 118 453 366 67 98 10 2 38 90 226 0 1 120 82 3 4 3 4 4 .268 .406 .617
1989 37 135 119 14 25 4 1 6 11 49 0 0 35 16 0 0 0 1 1 .210 .304 .412
1990 41 129 112 22 22 3 0 9 22 52 0 0 34 14 0 3 2 0 3 .196 .302 .464
1991 29 73 59 2 12 2 0 2 5 20 0 0 22 12 0 2 0 0 3 .203 .356 .339
Totals 225 790 656 105 157 19 3 55 128 347 0 1 211 124 3 9 5 5 11 .239 .367 .529
Biography: Signed with Seibu in 1987, joining the team in June and spending the entire season in the minors. Slugged a Pacific League record tying four grand slams in a single season (1988). Played in one Japan Series and batted .200 (2-10 with two doubles, four walks and five strikeouts) with no homers and two RBIs in five games (1988). Won an Eastern League homer title (1990). Went back to the Angels after leaving Japan, but never managed to catch a major league job. 
Career OPS: .896 HR:AB: 1:11.9
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Vargas, Martin Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Indio Santa Fe High School
Born: 2/22/1977 College:
Died: MLB Organization: Cleveland 
Birthplace: San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2002-2004 [39])
Height: 6'0" 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
2002 8 16 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 .071 .071 .071
2003 6 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 6 12 9 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .111 .273 .222
Totals 20 32 27 2 2 1 0 0 0 3 3 0 20 2 0 0 0 0 0 .074 .138 .111
Biography:
Career OPS: .249 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 7/24/2002 against Hiroshima at Nagoya Dome in a start. First Hit (7/24/2002 against Hiroshima at Nagoya Dome in the seventh inning off of Takaya Kawauchi, a single to right), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Venable, William McKinley Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: Max High School: Cordova High School
Born: 6/6/1957 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: L.A., San Francisco, Cincinnati, California, etc
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (1992-1993 [8])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 185 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
1992 111 482 425 57 114 26 4 13 50 187 0 4 65 49 5 4 13 6 8 .268 .346 .440
1993 103 408 372 30 101 15 2 7 54 141 0 2 59 31 1 3 3 2 6 .272 .331 .379
Totals 214 890 797 87 215 41 6 20 104 328 0 6 124 80 6 7 16 8 14 .270 .339 .412
Biography: Blasted grand slam (5/10/1992 against Nippon Ham off of Shirai). Son Will, who was in third and fourth grade in Japan,.is in the San Diego system. 
Career OPS: .751 HR:AB: 1:39.9
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Versailles, Zoilo Casanova Rodriguez Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B
Nicknames: Zorro High School: Santo Dominguez High School
Born: 12/18/1939 College: N/A
Died: 6/9/1995 MLB Organization: Minnesota, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Washington
Birthplace: Veldado, Cuba Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1972 [49])
Height: 5'10" 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
1972 48 141 132 13 25 7 0 4 10 44 2 1 28 6 1 0 0 3 3 .189 .223 .333
Totals 48 141 132 13 25 7 0 4 10 44 2 1 28 6 1 0 0 3 3 .189 .223 .333
Biography: Joined Hiroshima in July, 1972. 
Career OPS: .556 HR:AB: 1:33.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Industrial League: N/A


Vidal, Jose Nicolas Positions Played: 1B, OF
Nicknames: Papito High School: Lechugas High School
Born: 4/3/1940 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Cleveland, Seattle Pilots
Birthplace: Batey Lechugas, Dominican Republic Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishitetsu Lions (1971 [29])
Height: 6'0" 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
1971 39 135 122 6 27 6 0 2 9 39 0 1 31 10 0 2 6 0 6 .221 .289 .320
Totals 39 135 122 6 27 6 0 2 9 39 0 1 31 10 0 2 6 0 6 .221 .289 .320
Biography:
Career OPS: .609 HR:AB: 1:61.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Vitiello, Joseph David Positions Played: 1B, DH
Nicknames: Joe High School: Stoneham High School
Born: 4/11/1970 College: Alabama University
Died: MLB Organization: New York Yankees, Kansas City, San  Diego
Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachussetts Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix Blue Wave (2001 [23])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 215 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 126 462 407 52 112 21 0 22 83 199 0 5 125 36 2 14 0 0 8 .275 .351 .489
Totals 126 462 407 52 112 21 0 22 83 199 0 5 125 36 2 14 0 0 8 .275 .351 .489
Biography: Was hindered in Japan by bad knees. Returned to MLB after leaving Japan. 
Career OPS: .840 HR:AB: 1:18.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: HBP (2001)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Vogelsong, Ryan Andrew Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Octorara Area High School
Born: 7/22/1977 College: Kuttstown State University
Died: MLB Organization: San Francisco, Pittsburgh
Birthplace: Charlotte, North Carolina Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2007-2008 [36], [4]),
Height: 6'3" Weight: 210 pounds Orix (2009 [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
2007 20 35 29 3 5 1 0 1 4 9 4 0 12 2 0 0 0 0 1 .286 .172 .226 .310
2008 14 20 17 1 3 0 0 1 1 6 1 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 1 .200 .176 .263 .353
2009 30 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 64 56 47 4 8 1 0 2 5 15 5 0 17 4 0 0 0 0 2 .170 .235 .319
Biography: 
Career OPS: .554 HR:AB: 1:23.5
Debut: 4/5/2007 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a start. First Hit (4/12/2007 against Chunichi at Koshien Stadium off of Kenshin Kawakami in the second inning, a homer), First Homer (4/12/2007 against Chunichi at Koshien Stadium off of Kenshin Kawakami in the second inning, two run jack to left)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Voyles, Bradley Roy Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Brad High School: Luxemburg-Casco High School
Born: 12/30/1976 College: Lincoln Memorial University
Died: MLB Organization: Atlanta, Kansas City
Birthplace: Green Bay, Wisconsin Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (2004 [62])
Height: 6'1" 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
2004 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


Vukovich, George Steven Positions Played: OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Arlington High School
Born: 6/24/1956 College: Southern Illinois University
Died: MLB Organization: Philadelpia, Cleveland
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1986-1987 [20], [24])
Height:  5'11" Weight: 198 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
1986 121 474 434 52 115 21 1 18 67 192 0 6 88 32 3 2 0 0 13 .265 .314 .442
1987 101 364 320 38 78 15 1 14 46 137 0 1 53 41 2 2 0 3 2 .244 .332 .428
Totals 222 838 754 90 193 36 2 32 113 329 0 7 141 73 5 4 0 3 15 .256 .322 .436
Biography:
Career OPS: .758 HR:AB: 1:23.6
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Wakabayashi, Henry Tadashi Positions Played: P, 1B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: Bozo High School: McKinley High School, Honmoku Chugakkou
Born: 3/1/1908 College: Hosei University
Died: 3/5/1965 MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Asahi, Yamato Club) 
Birthplace: Wahiawa, Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers/Hanshin (1936-
Height: 5'9" Weight: 171 pounds 1949 [18], [30], [1]), Mainichi Orions (1950-1953 [33])
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 37 35 5 10 4 0 0 6 14 1 2 1 0 0 .286 .306 .400
1936F 12 31 28 3 8 2 0 0 1 10 2 2 1 0 0 .286 .310 .357
1937S 21 41 39 1 8 2 0 0 1 10 0 2 2 0 1 .205 .244 .256
1937F 19 42 37 4 10 2 0 0 3 12 1 4 4 0 0 .270 .341 .324
1938F 7 24 23 5 8 0 0 0 3 8 0 1 0 1 0 .348 .375 .348
1939 53 158 143 14 38 3 3 1 16 50 8 1 7 6 0 1 .266 .293 .350
1940 69 167 150 10 24 7 1 0 13 33 6 1 14 8 2 1 .160 .211 .220
1941 53 157 135 10 28 5 0 0 10 33 8 10 14 0 1 .207 .282 .244
1942 71 189 170 14 32 3 1 1 12 40 6 11 13 0 6 3 .188 .246 .235
1943 55 182 153 11 36 2 0 1 22 41 10 10 18 1 3 3 .235 .320 .268
1944 32 115 93 14 25 9 1 0 15 36 7 8 14 1 2 3 .269 .370 .387
1946 14 38 36 2 7 1 0 1 5 11 1 8 1 0 1 0 .194 .216 .306
1947 48 144 138 9 26 3 3 0 10 35 1 11 3 2 1 1 .188 .217 .254
1948 56 156 146 13 34 2 1 1 17 41 3 8 5 2 0 0 .233 .268 .281
1949 43 104 99 2 16 7 0 0 5 23 3 7 1 1 0 0 .162 .178 .232
1950 14 32 31 2 7 2 0 2 8 15 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 .226 .250 .484
1951 11 14 13 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 .154 .214 .154
1953 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 589 1634 1472 120 319 54 10 7 147 414 57 108 93 10 17 .217 .268 .281
Biography: Played with Kawasaki Columbia in the Industrial Leagues before signing with Osaka. 
Career OPS: .549 HR:AB: 1:210.3
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: Hanshin/Osaka (1942-1949), Mainichi (1953) 390-324-26
Hall of Fame Induction: 1964


Walker, Peter Brian Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Pete High School: East Lyme High School
Born: 4/8/1969 College: University of Connecticut
Died: MLB Organization: NY Mets, Colorado, San Diego, Boston, Toronto
Birthplace: Beverly, Massachusetts Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2004 [43])
Height: 6'2" 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
2004 10 16 12 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .167 .231 .167
Totals 10 16 12 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .167 .231 .167
Biography:
Career OPS: .398 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 4/3/2004 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a start.First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Walls, Ray Lee Positions Played: 1B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: 
Born: 1/6/1933 College: Pasadena City College
Died: 10/11/1993 MLB Organization: Pittsburgh, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati, L.A.
Birthplace: San Diego, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1965 [4])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 192 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 108 377 343 35 82 17 1 14 48 143 0 2 60 30 0 2 3 2 9 .239 .302 .417
Totals 108 377 343 35 82 17 1 14 48 143 0 2 60 30 0 2 3 2 9 .239 .302 .417
Biography:
Career OPS: 7.19 HR:AB: 1:24.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Walrond, Lester Dale Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Les High School: Booker T. Washington High School, Tulsa Union High School
Born: 11/7/1976 College: University of Kansas
Died: MLB Organization: St. Louis, Kansas City, Florida, Chicago Cubs, etc
Birthplace: Muskogee, Oklahoma Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2009 [48])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 195 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
2009 21 30 27 2 5 3 0 0 0 8 1 0 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .185 .241 .296
Totals 21 30 27 2 5 3 0 0 0 8 1 0 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .185 .241 .296
Biography:
Career OPS: .537 537 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 4/9/2009 against Yomiuri at Yokohama Stadium in a start. First Hit (4/16/2009 against Hiroshima at Matsuda Stadium, a double to right), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Walton, Daniel James  Positions Played: 1B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: Danny, Mickey High School: Bishop Amat High School
Born: 6/14/1947 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Houston, Milwaukee, Minnesota, Texas, etc
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1978 [9])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 200 pounds
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 75 164 144 17 31 4 0 9 22 62 0 0 44 19 1 1 1 0 6 .215 .311 .431
Totals 75 164 144 17 31 4 0 9 22 62 0 0 44 19 1 1 1 0 6 .215 .311 .431
Biography: Joined Taiyo in April, 1978. Went back to MLB afetr leaving Japan, playing ten games with Texas in 1980. 
Career OPS: .742 HR:AB: 1:16.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Ward, John Francis  Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B
Nicknames: Jay High School:
Born: 9/9/1938 College: McKendry University
Died: MLB Organization: Minnesota, Cincinnati
Birthplace: Brookfield, Missouri Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1966 [4])
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
1966 104 374 344 41 92 19 2 14 41 147 2 1 52 25 0 2 8 4 5 .238 .320 .427
Totals 104 374 344 41 92 19 2 14 41 147 2 1 52 25 0 2 8 4 5 .238 .320 .427
Biography: Signed with Cincinnati after leaving Japan. 
Career OPS: .747 HR:AB: 1:24.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Warren, Brian Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: 
Born: 4/26/1967 College: New Mexicao State University
Died:  MLB Organization: Detroit, Cincinnati, Texas
Birthplace: Massachusetts Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (1998-2000 [43])
Height: 6'1" 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
1998 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1999 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2000 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 109 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


Wasdin, John Truman Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Way Back High School: Godby High School
Born: 8/5/1972 College: Florida State University
Died:  MLB Organization: Oakland, Boston, Colorado, Baltimore, etc
Birthplace: Fort Belvoir, Virginia Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2002 [25]), Seibu
Height: 6'2" Weight: 198 pounds (2009 [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 10 12 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 24 12 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 4/3/2002 against Chunichi at Nagoya 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


Washington, Ken Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 9/4/1941 College: USC
Died: MLB Organization: N/A (Canadian independent league)
Birthplace:  Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1970 [24])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 171 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
1970 47 125 119 11 22 6 0 3 10 37 0 0 25 5 0 1 1 0 1 .185 .224 .311
Totals 47 125 119 11 22 6 0 3 10 37 0 0 25 5 0 1 1 0 1 .185 .224 .311
Biography: Joined Nankai in July, 1970.
Career OPS: .535 HR:AB: 1:39.7
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Watanabe, Mitsuru Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: Waipahu High School
Born: 11/25/1926 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Red Sox)
Birthplace: Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Pearls (1953 [3])
Height: 5'6" 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
1953 29 59 51 5 11 1 0 1 3 15 3 9 5 0 0 0 0 .216 .286 .294
Totals 29 59 51 5 11 1 0 1 3 15 3 9 5 0 0 0 0 .216 .286 .294
Biography: Joined Kintetsu in May, 1953. 
Career OPS: .580 HR:AB: 1:51.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Watson, Mark Bradford Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Marist High School
Born: 1/23/1974 College: Clenson University, University of Georgia
Died: MLB Organization: Milwaukee, Cleveland, Seattle, Colorado
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2004 [58])
Height: 6'4" Weight: 215 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
2004 19 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


Watson, Matthew Kyle  Positions Played: LF, RF
Nicknames: Matt High School:
Born: 9/5/1978 College: Xavier University
Died: MLB Organization: Montreal, NY Mets, Oakland
Birthplace: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2006-2007 [19])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 200 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
2006 64 213 186 14 51 12 0 5 20 78 0 1 37 25 1 1 0 1 4 .213 .274 .362 .419
2007 51 150 138 12 28 7 0 4 13 47 0 0 25 12 0 0 2 0 9 .162 .203 .267 .341
Totals 115 363 324 26 79 19 0 9 33 125 0 1 62 37 1 1 2 1 13 .244 .322 .386
Biography: Signed after the regular season was already underway. 
Career OPS: .708 HR:AB: 1:36.0
Debut: 6/2/2006 against Hiroshima at Onomichi. First Hit (6/2/2006 against Hiroshima at Onomichi.off of Sean Douglass, a homer to center in the third inning in his second at bat), First Homer (6/2/2006 against Hiroshima at Onomichi.off of Sean Douglass in the third inning, a two run jack to center)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Wells, Gregory DeWayne Positions Played: 1B, OF, DH
Nicknames: Boomer High School:
Born: 4/25/1954 College: Albany State University
Died: MLB Organization: Toronto, Minnesota
Birthplace: McIntosh, Arizona Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves/Orix Blue Wave (1983- 
Height: 6'5" Weight: 218 pounds 1991 [44]), Daiei Hawks (1992 [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
1983 121 483 450 60 137 22 1 17 62 212 0 2 38 28 1 3 2 2 14 .304 .348 .471
1984 128 549 482 82 171 23 2 37 130 309 0 7 33 55 12 5 2 3 19 .355 .421 .641
1985 129 576 529 86 173 26 2 34 122 305 0 7 36 40 6 0 2 2 17 .327 .370 .577
1986 127 553 494 94 173 26 2 42 103 323 0 1 38 54 10 4 1 1 14 .350 .418 .654
1987 129 565 513 81 170 30 0 40 119 320 0 8 43 40 10 4 2 2 21 .331 .379 .624
1988 88 378 339 48 98 18 0 14 46 158 0 2 24 37 6 0 1 0 15 .289 .357 .466
1989 130 578 512 101 165 19 0 40 124 304 0 8 37 53 15 5 2 1 34 .322 .386 .594
1990 46 186 163 25 50 7 0 7 31 78 0 2 16 20 3 1 1 1 3 .307 .382 .479
1991 121 496 463 45 139 26 0 20 67 225 0 7 30 25 2 1 1 2 13 300 .333 .486
1992 129 551 506 56 137 19 1 26 97 236 0 6 38 37 3 2 4 1 17 .271 .319 .466
Totals 1148 4915 4451 678 1413 210 8 277 901 2470 0 50 333 389 68 25 18 15 167 .317 .372 .555
Biography: Won story has it that Minnesota's owner wanted the $100,000 that Hankyu was offering for Wells so badly that he threatened to bury Wells in the minors if he didn't accept Hankyu's offer to go to Japan. Wells himself believes that it was done for racial reasons, though that is hard to believe given all the blacks and Latins that played for the Twins before Wells came to the club. Anyway, Was a Triple Crown winner, the first foreigner to ever do that, though Japanese pitchers, even on his own team, tried to prevent it by grooving fastballs to Lotte's Hiromitsu Ochiai (1984). Hammered four grand slams in a season, a Pacific League record (1987). Slugged a 531 foot homer completely out of the ballpark and into an apartment building, at the time the longest jack in Japanese history (7/13/1988 against Seibu at Nishinomiya Stadium off of Hisanobu Watanabe). Homered in five straight games beginning on Opening Day, the first time in Japanese history that had ever happened (4/9-4/16/1989). Homered in five straight one other time (9/6-9/11/1987). Grounded into 34 double playes in a season, a Japan record (1989). Was fastest ever to 1000 hits at the time, 781 games. Selected to five all star teams (1984-1986, 1988-1989). In 1991, was 11-25 on 3-2 counts, which lead the PL. 
Career OPS: .927 HR:AB: 1:16.1
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: Batting (1984, 1989), AB (1985), Hits (1984-1986, 1989), 2B (1985, 1987), HR (1984), RBI (1984, 1987, 1989, 1992), TB (1984, 1986-1987), GIDP (1984, 1987, 1989, 1992), SLG (1984, 1987), MVP (1984), Best Nine (1984, 1986-1987, 1989), Gold Glove (1986-1987)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Werhas, John Charles Positions Played: 1B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: Peaches High School:
Born: 2/7/1938 College: USC
Died: MLB Organization: Los Angeles Dodgers, California
Birthplace: Highland Park, Michigan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1971 [28])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 200 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
1971 100 331 295 19 63 6 2 8 26 97 5 0 58 26 2 5 2 0 8 .214 .288 .329
Totals 100 331 295 19 63 6 2 8 26 97 5 0 58 26 2 5 2 0 8 .214 .288 .329
Biography:
Career OPS: .617 HR:AB: 1:36.9
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


West, David Lee Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Craigmont High School
Born: 9/1/1964 College: N/A
Died:  MLB Organization: NY Mets, Minnesota, Philadelphia
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawls (1997 [21])
Height: 6'5" Weight: 245 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
1997 19 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


White, Derrick Ramon Positions Played: 1B, LF
Nicknames: High School: Terra Linda High School
Born: 10/12/1969 College: Oklahoma University
Died: MLB Organization: Montreal, Chicago Cubs, Colorado
Birthplace: San Rafael, California  Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2002 [6])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 220 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
2002 73 248 220 19 50 10 0 7 21 81 0 1 55 22 1 5 1 0 8 .227 .310 .368
Totals 73 248 220 19 50 10 0 7 21 81 0 1 55 22 1 5 1 0 8 .227 .310 .368
Biography: Also played with Lotte in the KBO and the Mexican League before coming to Japan. Suffered a fracture in August and was out the rest of the season before being released. 
Career OPS: .678 HR:AB: 1:31.4
Debut: 3/31/2002 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a seventh inning pinch hit appearance. First Hit (4/2/2002 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium in the first inning off of Hiroki Nomura, an infield knock), First Homer (4/3/2002 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium in the third inning off of Shigeo Inamine, a solo jack to left)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


White, Jerome Cardell Positions Played: OF, DH
Nicknames: Jerry  High School: George Washington High School
Born: 8/23/1952 College: San Francisco Community College
Died; MLB Organization: Montreal, Chicago Cubs
Birthplace: Shirley, Massachussetts Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1984 [3]), Taiyo Whales
Height: 5'11" Weight: 165 pounds (1985 [8])
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
1984 130 527 469 70 114 15 2 27 68 214 3 6 75 44 4 5 12 7 9 .243 .311 .456
1985 88 353 308 37 81 18 3 10 45 135 0 0 65 45 0 0 11 12 2 .263 .357 .438
Totals 218 880 777 107 195 33 5 37 113 349 3 6 140 89 4 5 23 19 11 .251 .330 .449
Biography: Signed with St. Louis after leaving Japan. 
Career OPS: .779 HR:AB: 1:21.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


White, Matthew Joseph Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Matt  High School:
Born: 8/19/1977 College: Clemson University
Died: MLB Organization: Cleveland, Boston, Seattle, Colorado, etc
Birthplace: Pittsfield, Massachusetts Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2007-2008 [64])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 198 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 ACG OBP SLG
2007 24 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 24 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 7/26/2007 against Yomiuri 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


White, Roy Hilton Positions Played: LF, CF
Nicknames: High School: Centennial High School
Born: 12/27/1943 College: Compton College
Died: MLB Organization: New York Yankees
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1980-1982 [10])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 172 pounds
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
1980 128 541 469 71 133 21 0 29 75 241 2 6 64 58 3 6 13 7 10 .284 .365 .415
1981 127 499 422 58 115 20 2 13 55 178 2 4 68 61 5 10 18 3 4 .273 .374 .422
1982 107 373 338 38 100 11 0 12 42 147 2 2 56 29 1 2 3 3 3 .296 .353 .435
Totals 362 1413 1229 167 348 52 2 54 172 566 6 12 188 148 9 18 34 3 17 .283 .365 .461
Biography: First player ever to hit three homers in a game while going yard from both sides of the plate (6/12/1980). Coached with the Yankees after retirement. 
Career OPS: .826 HR:AB: 1:22.8
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: HBP (1981)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Whitesell, Joshua S. Positions Played: 1B, LF, DH
Nicknames: Josh High School: Rialto High School
Born: 4/14/1982 College: Loyola Marymount University
Died: MLB Organization: Montreal, Arizona, Washington Nationals
Birthplace: Durham, North Carolina Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (2010-2011 [53])
Height: 6'3" Weight: 220 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
2010 68 268 230 44 71 16 2 15 53 136 0 2 71 32 0 4 0 0 4 .359 .309 .399 .591
2011 112 348 299 29 74 18 0 12 33 128 0 3 108 40 2 6 0 0 7 .178 .247 .345 .428
Totals 190 616 529 73 145 34 2 27 86 264 0 5 179 72 2 10 0 0 11 .274 .369 .499
Biography: Signed out of the Nationals organization in June, 2010. Hit the first ever regular season homer at Naha Onoyama Stadium (6/29/2010 against Yokohama). Is one of just four men all time to connect for homers in three consecutive pinch hit appearances and the first since 1984. Was released by Yak ult at the end of the 2011 seasona and picked up by Lotte. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .868 HR:AB: 1:19.6
Debut: 6/26/2010 against Hanshin at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a start in leftfield. First Hit (6/26/2010 against Hanshin at Meiji Jingu Stadium in in the eighth inning off of Ken Nishimura, a homer), First Homer (6/26/2010 against Hanshin at Meiji Jingu Stadium in in the eighth inning off of Ken Nishimura, a solo jack to right)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Whiteside, Matthew Christopher  Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Matt High School: Charleston High School
Born: 8/8/1967 College: Arkansas State University
Died: MLB Organization: Texas, San Diego, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Colorado
Birthplace: Charleston, Missouri Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2003 [32])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 205 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 13 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: 3/28/2003 against Hanshin at Yokohama Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Whitfield, Terry Bertland Positions Played: OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Palo Verde High School
Born: 1/12/1953 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: New York Yankees, San Francisco 
Birthplace: Blythe, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1981-1983 [45])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 197 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
1981 123 512 469 69 148 23 3 22 100 243 0 5 40 38 6 0 5 6 12 .316 .363 .518
1982 122 484 453 53 123 15 4 25 71 221 2 6 44 20 0 3 6 9 16 .272 .303 .488
1983 129 531 485 76 135 22 3 38 109 277 0 5 59 38 2 3 2 2 19 .278 .331 .571
Totals 374 1527 1407 198 198 60 10 85 280 741 2 16 143 96 8 6 13 17 47 .289 .333 .527
Biography: Slugged a come from behind grand slam homer in game four of the Pacific League playoffs to help wrap up the pennant (10/14/1982). Went 4-4 with a homer in game six of the Japan Series to help garner a championship (1982 against Chunichi). Then with Yomiuri leading in game seven 2-0, laced a bases clearning double to leftcenter in the bottom of the seventh to spearhead another Lions championship (1983). One story has it that Whitfield was imspired to come to Japan after seeing the Shogun miniseries on tv. In addition to playing baseball there, he also studied Aikido. Invited over 5,000 "unfortunate" children to Seibu Stadium during his career there.  Selected to one all star team (1983). Signed with the Dodgers after leaving Japan. He then worked for a sporting goods manufacturer after retirement.
Career OPS: .860 HR:AB: 1:16.6
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: TB (1983), Best Nine (1981, 1983)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Whitmore, Darrell Lamont Positions Played: OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Warren County High School
Born: 11/18/1968 College: West Virginia University
Died: MLB Organization: Toronto, Florida
Birthplace: Front Royal, Virginia Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (1996  [21])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 210 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
1996 57 244 229 27 61 9 0 12 29 106 0 1 65 12 1 2 12 5 4 .266 .307 .463
Totals 57 244 229 27 61 9 0 12 29 106 0 1 65 12 1 2 12 5 4 .266 .307 .463
Biography: Hurt his left knee and was released. 
Career OPS: 770 HR:AB: 1:19.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Wieligman, Richard Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 10/21/1962 College: Lubbock Christian University
Died: MLB Organization: Detroit
Birthplace: Missouri Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1990 [42])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 193 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
1990 26 52 47 2 9 2 1 1 4 16 0 0 16 5 0 0 0 0 2 .191 .269 .340
Totals 26 52 47 2 9 2 1 1 4 16 0 0 16 5 0 0 0 0 2 .191 .269 .340
Biography: Was brought in as insurance in case Larry Parrish got injured and tore up the Japanese minors. Was promoted when Parrish left.
Career OPS: .609 HR:AB: 1:47.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Williams, Bernard  Positions Played: RF, DH
Nicknames: Bernie High School:
Born: 10/8/1948 College: 
Died: MLB Organization: San Francisco, San Diego
Birthplace: Alameda, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1975-1980 [1])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 175 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
1975 123 471 420 54 100 13 0 15 47 158 7 2 95 39 1 3 32 16 5 .238 .306 .376
1976 128 486 446 54 121 15 8 15 51 197 3 2 77 29 2 6 7 7 12 .271 .323 .442
1977 125 477 439 60 110 21 6 16 50 191 2 4 62 29 1 3 8 4 9 .251 .299 .435
1978 117 448 403 64 119 16 2 18 66 193 1 6 69 31 4 7 11 10 2 .295 .351 .479
1979 105 333 291 40 67 7 4 11 30 115 6 1 48 29 0 6 11 4 6 .230 .312 .395
1980 120 375 345 58 87 12 4 21 50 170 4 2 75 23 1 1 8 6 8 .252 .299 .493
Totals 718 2590 2344 330 604 84 24 96 294 1024 23 17 426 180 9 26 77 47 42 .258 .316 .437
Biography: Was traded from Cincinnati for George Foster. Hit .393 with seven RBIs in Japan Series (1976). Selected to one all star team (1976).
Career OPS: .753 HR:AB 1:24.4
DebutL First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: CS (1975), Gold Glove (1976, 1978)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Williams, Brian O'Neal Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Louisville High School
Born: 2/15/1969 College: University of South Carolina
Died:  MLB Organization: Pittsburgh, Houston, San Diego, Detroit, etc
Birthplace: Lancaster, South Carolina Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1998 [52])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 226 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
1998 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 20 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


Williams, Dallas McKinley Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Lincoln High School
Born: 2/28/1958 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Baltimore, Cincinnati
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1988 [4])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 165 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
1988 100 394 363 38 88 7 1 10 30 127 10 4 43 15 0 2 0 3 14 .242 .273 .350
Totals 100 394 363 38 88 7 1 10 30 127 10 4 43 15 0 2 0 3 14 .242 .273 .350
Biography:
Career OPS: 6.23 HR:AB: 1:36.3
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Williams, David Aaron Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Dave High School: Caesar Rodney High School
Born: 3/12/1979 College: Delaware Technical and Community College
Died: MLB Organization: Pittsburgh, Ny Mets, Cincinnati
Birthplace: Anchorage, Alaska Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2008 [48])
Height: 6'2"  Weight: 205 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
2008 7 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 7 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 5/5/2008 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal 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


Williams, Edward Laquan Positions Played: 3B
Nicknames: Eddie High School: San Diego Hoover High School
Born: 11/1/1964 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Cleveland, Chicago WS, Pittsburgh, etc
Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1991 [10])
Height: 6'0" 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 49 185 163 20 41 7 0 5 16 63 0 1 32 17 0 4 2 1 6 .252 .335 .387
Totals 49 185 163 20 41 7 0 5 16 63 0 1 32 17 0 4 2 1 6 .252 .335 .387
Biography:
Career OPS: .722 HR:AB: 1:72.6
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Williams, James  Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: Jimmy High School: Eastern High School
Born: 5/3/1946 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization:
Birthplace: Washington D.C. Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1973-1974 [5])
Height:  5'11" Weight: 178 pounds
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
1973 118 457 413 41 109 19 4 10 38 166 6 3 95 30 2 5 14 15 9 .264 .319 .402
1974 95 269 241 23 54 11 1 4 27 79 3 0 52 24 0 1 3 8 10 .224 .297 .328
Totals 213 726 654 64 163 30 5 14 65 245 9 3 147 54 2 6 17 23 19 .249 .311 .375
Biography:
Career OPS: .686 HR:AB: 1:46.7
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: CS (1973)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Williams, Jeffrey Francis Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Jeff High School:
Born: 6/6/1972 College: Southeastern Louisiana University
Died: MLB Organization: Los Angeles
Birthplace: Canberra, Australia Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2003-2009 [54])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 185 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
2003 52 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 75 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 47 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2007 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2008 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 371 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 3/29/2003 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium in a seventh inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Williams, Walter Allen Positions Played: 2B, OF, DH
Nickname: Walt, No Neck High School:
Born: 12/19/1943 College: University of San Francisco
Died: MLB Organization: Houston, Chicago WS, Cleveland, Yankees
Birthplace: Brownwood, Texas Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1976-1977 [13])
Height: 5'6" 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
1976 122 520 494 62 141 18 1 23 57 230 1 2 17 21 1 2 12 7 4 .285 .316 .466
1977 117 487 458 52 123 20 6 21 65 218 2 8 37 18 0 1 10 1 9 .269 .293 .476
Totals 239 1007 952 124 264 38 7 44 122 448 3 10 54 39 1 3 22 8 13 .277 .304 .471
Biography: Selected to one all star team (1977)
Career OPS: .775 HR:AB: 1:21.6
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: SF (1977)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Wills, Elliott Taylor Positions Played: 2B, DH
Nicknames: Bump High School:
Born: 7/27/1952 College: Arizona State University
Died: MLB Organization: Texas, Chicago Cubs
Birthplace: Washington D.C. Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1983-1984 [6])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 177 pounds
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
1983 125 484 426 52 116 27 4 12 57 187 1 4 59 40 3 13 20 12 13 .272 .350 .439
1984 78 247 207 24 48 8 1 4 24 70 2 2 40 31 1 5 2 1 5 .232 .343 .338
Totals 203 731 633 76 164 35 5 16 81 257 3 6 99 71 4 18 22 13 18 .259 .348 .406
Biography: Had a real blowout of an argument with manager Toshiharu Ueda over ignoring a take sign on a 2-0 count (he grounded out on that pitch) that resulted in Wills being fined 100,000 yen. 
Career OPS: .754 HR:AB: 1:39.6
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Wilson, Desi Bernard Positions Played: 1B
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 5/9/1969 College: Farleigh Dickinson University
Died: MLB Organization: Texas, San Francisco
Birthplace: Glen Cove, New York Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1998 [42])
Height: 6'7" Weight: 230 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
1998 16 24 24 0 4 0 0 0 3 4 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 .167 .167 .167
Totals 16 24 24 0 4 0 0 0 3 4 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 .167 .167 .167
Biography:
Career OPS: .334 HR:AB: 1:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Wilson, George Washington Positions Played: 1B, OF
Nicknames: Teddy High School: Cherryville High School
Born: 8/30/1925 College: N/A
Died: 10/29/1974 MLB Organization: Chicago WS, San Francisco, NY Yankees
Birthplace: Cherryville, North Carolina Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishitetsu Lions (1963-1964 [27])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 185 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
1963 127 424 369 43 94 12 0 20 67 166 1 4 53 48 3 2 5 4 5 .255 .340 .450
1964 98 294 255 28 67 11 0 7 40 99 1 1 33 37 1 0 0 1 4 .263 .355 .388
Totals 225 718 624 71 161 23 0 27 107 265 2 5 86 85 4 2 5 5 9 .258 .345 .425
Biography:
Career OPS: .770 HR:AB: 1:23.1
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Wilson, James George Positions Played: 1B
Nicknames: Jim High School: 
Born: 12/29/1960 College: Oregon State University
Died: MLB Organization: Cleveland, Seattle
Birthplace: Corvallis, Oregon Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1990 [00])
Height: 6'3" Weight: 230 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 6 18 17 1 1 0 0 1 2 4 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 .059 .111 .235
Totals 6 18 17 1 1 0 0 1 2 4 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 .059 .111 .235
Biography: Was released in June, 1990.
Career OPS: .346 HR:AB: 1:17.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Wilson, Nigel Edward Positions Played: 1B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Ajax High School
Born: 1/12/1970 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Toronto, Florida, Cincinnati, Cleveland
Birthplace: Oshawa, Ontario Team (years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1997-2001 [15]), 
Height: 6'1" Weight: 185 pounds Kintetsu Buffaloes (2002 [15])
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
1997 134 550 478 67 131 24 0 37 94 266 0 5 130 53 5 14 1 2 9 .274 .360 .556
1998 133 569 506 65 129 13 0 33 124 241 0 3 141 56 7 4 1 1 5 .255 .332 .476
1999 6 24 22 1 3 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 .136 .208 .136
2000 120 498 439 72 129 23 0 37 89 263 0 2 98 51 7 6 0 1 8 .294 .373 .599
2001 34 136 120 13 27 2 1 6 14 49 0 0 34 13 2 3 0 0 3 .225 .316 .408
2002 34 126 113 14 25 3 0 6 14 46 0 0 40 10 2 3 0 0 2 .221 .302 .407
Totals 461 1903 1678 232 444 65 1 119 337 868 0 10 446 206 23 32 2 4 27 .265 .346 .517
Biography: Homered four times in a game to become the first man to do it since Tony Solaita in 1980. (6/21/1997 against Kintetsu at Osaka Dome). Also had a single in that game for a Pacific League record total of 17 bases. Had knee surgery (2001). After being released by Kintetsu in August of 2002, he signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees (2003).
Career OPS: .863 HR:AB 1:14.1
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: HR (1997-1998), RBI (1998), K (1998), HBP (1997), Best Nine (1998, 2000)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Windhorn, Gordon Ray Positions Played: LF
Nicknames: Gordie, Windy High School:
Born: 12/19/1933 College: Arizona State
Died: MLB Organization: New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, etc
Birthplace: Watseka, Illinois Team (Year and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1964-1969 [27])
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
1964 123 391 350 54 81 22 1 19 40 162 3 6 54 31 1 1 7 2 7 .231 .291 .463
1965 127 446 411 65 103 24 0 17 34 178 4 1 53 29 1 1 8 4 10 .251 .301 .433
1966 121 433 399 52 102 19 1 11 44 156 5 2 35 25 3 2 8 4 5 .256 .301 .391
1967 130 525 495 78 141 21 1 25 60 239 2 3 72 25 1 0 15 8 5 .285 .317 .483
1968 74 209 188 20 45 6 0 10 27 81 0 1 40 19 0 1 3 1 0 .239 .311 .431
1969 66 144 123 15 29 5 0 4 12 46 2 2 26 15 3 2 4 1 4 .236 .324 .374
Totals 641 2148 1966 284 501 97 3 86 217 862 16 15 280 144 9 7 45 20 31 .255 .306 .438
Biography: Batted mostly leadoff. Broke up a no hit bid by Tokyo Orions great Masaki Koyama with two gone in the ninth with a bloop knock to left (7/15/1965 at Tokyo Stadium).
Career OPS: .744 HR:AB 1:22.9
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: AB (1967), Runs (1967)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Winters, Matthew Littleton Positions Played: LF, DH
Nicknames: Matt, Odoru (Dancing) Home Run King High School: South Williamsville High School
Born: 3/18/1960 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Kansas City
Birthplace: Buffalo, New York Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1990-1994 [10])
Height: 6'3" Weight: 215 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
1990 127 543 468 73 130 21 1 35 97 258 0 2 98 68 9 5 3 1 15 .278 .374 .551
1991 130 546 472 57 127 24 0 33 84 250 0 2 97 71 9 1 3 1 11 .269 .364 .530
1992 120 503 426 70 120 21 1 35 79 248 0 1 77 75 9 1 1 0 12 .282 .390 .582
1993 130 557 460 78 114 14 0 35 87 233 0 3 124 90 7 4 5 8 10 .248 .373 .507
1994 130 556 466 68 121 23 2 22 81 214 0 1 112 89 2 0 0 4 18 .260 .378 .459
Totals 637 2705 2292 346 612 103 4 160 428 1203 0 9 508 393 36 11 12 14 66 .267 .376 .525
Biography: Selected on the first round of MLB draft by the New York Yankees (1978). Known for entertaining fans with amusing antics during rain delays. Would also put on a sumo top knot wig and cavort with team cheerleaders before games. Read The Bible before games to help him relax. In  1991, 18 of his homers were to right, seven to center and eight to left. 10 of those dingers were against lefties and 18 against righties. In 1990, he went yard 15 times off of southpaws. He had zero infield hits in 1991, the first time that had been done since Sadaharu Oh in 1980. Had a streak of 651 plate appearances without an infield hit through the end of the 1991 season.   Selected to two all star teams and went 1-10 with an RBI in four total games (1991, 1993). 103 homers in first three seasons is seventh all time. Reaching 100 homers in 368 games is tenth fastest all time. His 404 walks is ninth all time among foreign players. Selected to two all star teams (1991, 1993). Now works as a scout.
Career OPS: .901 HR:AB 1:14.3
Debut: 4/7/1990 against Seibu at Seibu Stadium. First Hit (4/7/1990 against Seibu at Seibu Stadium off of Hisanobu Watanabe), First Homer (4/7/1990 against Seibu at Seibu Stadium off of Hisanobu Watanabe in his second at bat)
Titles: BB (1993), IBB (1992-1993)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Wishnevski, Robert James Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: 
Born: 1/2/1967 College: Kishwaukee Junior College
Died:  MLB Organixzation: Toronto, Milwaukee
Birthplace: Hammond, Indiana Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1997 [55])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 220 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 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 34 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/A0
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Withem, Shannon Bolt Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Willow Run High School
Born: 9/21/1972 College: N/A
Died:  MLB Organization: Detroit, Toronto
Birthplace: Ann Arbor, Michigan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1999 [42])
Height: 6'3" 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
1999 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 17 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


Witt, Kevin Positions Played: LF, DH
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 1/5/1976 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Toronto, San Diego, Cincinnati, Detroit, St, Louis
Birthplace: High Point, North Carolina Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2005 [39]), Rakuten
Height: 6'4" Weight: 200 pounds (2007 [42])
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
2005 25 68 64 4 11 1 1 4 7 26 0 1 28 3 0 0 0 0 2 .167 .172 .206 .406
2007 40 131 115 12 20 0 1 6 15 40 0 1 42 14 1 1 0 0 4 .200 .174 .267 .348
Totals 25 68 64 4 11 1 1 4 7 26 0 1 28 3 1 0 0 0 2 .167 .172 .206 .406
Biography:  After Witt lead the U.S. minor leagues in homers in 2006, somebody in the Eagles organization decided that plus Witt's previous Japanese experience made him a good candidate for success in a return trip. Didn't work out that way.
Career OPS: .612 HR:AB: 1:16.0
Debut: 4/5/2005 against Yomiuri at Yokohama Stadium in a pinch hit appearance, striking out against Dan Miceli in the 12th inning. First Hit (4/13/2005 against Yakult at Yokohama Stadium, a solo homer to right off of Shohei Tateyama in the second inning), First Homer (4/13/2005 against Yakult at Yokohama Stadium, a solo homer to right off of Shohei Tateyama in the second inning).
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Wolcott, Robert William Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: North Medford High School
Born: 9/8/1973 College: N/A
Died:  MLB Organization: Seattle, Arizona, Boston
Birthplace: Huntington Beach, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (2000 [30])
Height: 6'0" 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
2000 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 17 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: 4/1/2000 against Orix at Kobe Green 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


Wolfe, Brian Thomas Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Servite High School
Born: 12/29/1980 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Minnesota, Toronto
Birthplace: Fullerton, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham 2010-2011 [10])
Height: 6'3" Weight: 220 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 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2011 26 7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 68 7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 3/21/2010 against Softbank at Sapporo Dome in a tenth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Wolfe, Laurance Marcy Positions Played: 3B, DH
Nicknames: Larry High School:
Born: 3/2/1953 College: Sacramento Community College
Died: MLB Organization: Minnesota, Boston
Birthplace: Melbourne, Florida Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1982 [4])
Height: 5'11" 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
1982 88 308 272 22 61 11 0 14 45 114 7 1 62 28 0 0 1 2 2 .224 .296 .419
Totals 88 308 272 22 61 11 0 14 45 114 7 1 62 28 0 0 1 2 2 .224 .296 .419
Biography:
Career OPS: .715 HR:AB: 1:19.4
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Wood, Michael Burton Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 4/6/1980 College: Northern Florida University
Died: MLB Organization: Oakland, Kansas City, Texas
Birthplace: West Palm Beach, Florida Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2008 [10])
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
2008 26 43 36 1 5 1 0 0 2 6 5 0 19 2 0 0 0 0 1 .133 .139 .184 .167
Totals 26 43 36 1 5 1 0 0 2 6 5 0 19 2 0 0 0 0 1 .133 .139 .184 .167
Biography:
Career OPS: .351 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 3/29/2008 against Hanshin at Osaka Dome in a start. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Woods, Ronald Lawrence Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: Ron High School:
Born: 2/1/1943 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Detroit, New York Yankees, Montreal
Birthplace: Hamilton, Ohio Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1975-1976 [30])
Height: 5'10" 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
1975 119 493 434 69 114 19 7 16 45 195 10 1 78 47 2 1 20 10 6 .263 .335 .449
1976 73 204 174 22 46 9 3 3 23 70 3 2 32 25 2 0 3 10 3 .264 .353 .402
Totals 192 697 608 91 160 28 10 19 68 265 13 3 110 72 4 1 23 20 9 .263 .344 .436
Biography: Selected to one all star team (1975). 
Career OPS: .780 HR:AB: 1:32.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Woods, William Tyrone Positions Played: 1B
Nicknames: Tyrone High School: Hernando High School
Born: 8/19/1969 College: N/A
Died: MLB Oragnization: Montreal, Baltimore, Boston
Birthplace: Brooksville, Florida Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2003-2004 [44]), 
Height: 6'1" Weight: 225 pounds Chunichi (2005-2008 [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
2003 136 551 479 73 131 17 0 40 87 268 0 4 132 66 2 2 2 3 14 .237 .273 .361 .559
2004 130 551 476 84 142 15 0 45 103 292 0 0 142 74 8 1 2 1 16 .223 .298 .394 .613
2005 135 584 506 92 155 20 0 38 103 289 0 4 139 67 3 7 3 0 24 .254 .306 .392 .571
2006 144 614 523 85 162 29 0 47 144 332 0 6 151 84 4 1 1 2 22 .305 .310 .402 .635
2007 139 593 466 85 126 16 0 35 102 247 0 5 153 121 19 1 3 1 15 .264 .270 .418 .530
2008 140 573 490 77 135 18 0 35 77 258 0 2 138 78 3 3 0 1 18 .227 .276 .377 .527
Totals 824 3466 2940 496 851 115 0 240 616 1686 0 21 855 490 39 15 11 8 109 .289 .391 .573
Biography: Signed out of the KBO, where he played with the Doosan Bears. Charged the mound after getting one by the head and punched out Yakult lefty Shugo Fujii, getting him a ten game suspension and a 500,000 yen fine (5/5/2005 in the bottom of the fifth at Nagoya Dome). Three homer game (8/6/2005 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium). Learned to hit the ball the other way more effectively in 2006 and it made him more of a threat with runners in scoring position. Set new team single season homer and RBI marks in 2006 while being a monster down the home stretch to lead the Dragons into the Japan Series. His 143 RBIs in 2006 is sixth most all time. 100th homer (6/16/2005 against Orix at Nagoya Dome in the sixth inning off of Daisuke Kato, a three run jack to center). 200th homer (8/16/2007 against Hanshin at Osaka Dome in the sixth inning off of Tsuyoshi Shimoyanagi, a two run blast to left). First ever Chunichi player to get three straight 100 RBI seasons (2005-2007). Couldn't get together with the Dragons on contract terms for 2009 and was released. Selected to two all star teams (2003, 2007). Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .964 HR:AB: 1:12.3
Debut: 3/28/2003 against Hanshin at Yokohama Stadium in a start at first base. First Hit (3/28/2003 against Hanshin at Yokohama Stadium in the third inning off of Kei Igawa), First Homer (3/28/2003 against Hanshin at Yokohama Stadium in the eighth inning off of Takehito Kanazawa, a solo jack to left)
Titles: HR (20032-2004, 2006), RBI (2006), TB (2006), K (2003, 2007-2008), BB (2006-2008), IBB (2007), GIDP (2005), Best Nine (2004, 2006-2007)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Worthington, Craig Richard Positions Played: 3B
Nicknames: High School: Cantwell High School
Born: 4/17/1965 College: Cerritos College
Died: MLB Organization: Baltimore, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Texas
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1996 [28])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 200 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
1996 22 92 75 15 20 2 0 3 12 31 0 2 11 12 0 3 0 0 4 .267 .380 .413
Totals 22 92 75 15 20 2 0 3 12 31 0 2 11 12 0 3 0 0 4 .267 .370 .413
Biography:
Career OPS: .783 HR:AB: 1:25.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Wright, Christopher Brian Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Chris High School:
Born: 6/6/1977 College: Cowley County Community College
Died: MLB Organization: Tampa Bay, Seattle
Birthplace: Durant, Oklahoma Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (2005 [40])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 205 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
2005 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:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 4/12/2005 against Nippon Ham at Seibu 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


Wright, Clyde Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: 
Born: 2/20/1941 College: Carson-Newman College
Died:  MLB Organization: California, Milwaukee, Texas
Birthplace: Jefferson City, Tennessee Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1976-1978 [30])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 185 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
1976 22 50 44 2 7 0 0 2 3 13 5 0 16 0 0 1 0 0 3 .159 .178 .295
1977 31 67 59 3 9 2 0 1 9 14 7 1 21 0 0 0 0 0 1 .153 .150 .237
1978 7 14 14 2 4 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286 .286 .286
Totals 60 131 117 7 20 2 0 3 13 31 12 1 41 0 0 1 0 0 4 .171 .176 .265
Biography: 
Career OPS: .441 HR:AB: 1:39.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Wright, George Dewitt Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Capitol High School
Born: 12/22/1958 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Texas, Montreal
Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai/Daiei Hawks (1988, 1993
Height: 5'11" Weight: 180 pounds [6], [44])
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
1988 89 332 300 31 79 9 3 11 27 127 1 1 54 27 0 4 3 5 7 .263 .332 .423
1993 94 392 351 42 92 20 1 9 44 131 3 3 61 31 0 7 9 2 9 .234 .334 .373
Totals 183 724 651 73 161 29 4 20 71 258 4 4 115 58 0 11 12 7 16 .247 .319 .396
Biography: After leaving Nankai, played in the Mexican League until being signed by Daiei. 
Career OPS: .715 HR:AB: 1:32.6
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Wyatt, Billy Positions Played: SS
Nicknames: High School: Armiston High School
Born: 9/14/1929 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Team (Years and [uinifrom number]): Nishitetsu Lions (1952 [8])
Height: 5'10" 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
1952 68 252 234 28 61 8 5 5 26 94 1 27 17 1 2 4 5 .261 .315 .402
Totals 68 252 234 28 61 8 5 5 26 94 1 27 17 1 2 4 5 .261 .315 .402
Biography:
Career OPS: .717 HR:AB: 1:46.8
Debut: First hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Wynne, Marvell Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Hershey High School
Born: 12/17/1959 College:N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Pittsburgh, San Diego, Chicago Cubs
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1991 [40])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 185 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
1991 123 473 453 40 104 18 5 13 44 171 0 1 96 18 2 1 6 2 12 .230 .260 .377
Totals 123 473 453 40 104 18 5 13 44 171 0 1 96 18 2 1 6 2 12 .230 .260 .377
Biography: Was paid 140 million yen. 
Career OPS: .637 HR:AB: 1:34.8
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Xiao, Ye-ji Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Nichinan Gakuen High School
Born: College: Nara Sangyo University
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Pintong, Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2011 [19])
Height: 5'11" 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
2011 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 2 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: 8/11/2011 against Chunichi at Nagoya 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


 
Yaji, Tsutomu Positions Played: 2B, SS
Nicknames:  High School: Ferrington High Schook
Born: 5/10/1926 College: N/A
Died:  MLB Organization:: N/A (Hawaii Red Sox)
Birthplace: Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishitetsu Lions (1952 [7])
Height: 5'8" 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
1952 55 140 125 19 28 7 0 1 12 38 1 16 14 0 7 2 2 .224 .302 .304
Totals 55 140 125 19 28 7 0 1 12 38 1 16 14 0 7 2 2 .224 .302 .304
Biography: 
Career OPS: .606 HR:AB: 1:125.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yamada, Den Positions Played: P, CF
Nicknames: Heso Den (Bellybutton Den) High School: Elk Grove High School
Born: 2/5/1914 College: N/A
Died: 5/12/1987 MLB Organization: N/A (Alameda semi-pro team)
Birthplace: Hidaka-gun, Wakayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu (1937-1948 [11], [2])
Height: 5'4" Weight: 123 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
1937F 22 58 48 5 8 1 0 0 2 9 0 6 10 0 0 .167 .310 .188
1938S 33 88 76 6 18 2 0 1 6 23 4 5 8 0 3 .237 .310 .303
1938F 40 174 148 23 33 4 2 1 10 44 5 15 20 0 7 .223 .314 .297
1939 94 423 370 61 95 10 3 1 17 114 11 2 19 40 0 30 .257 .328 .308
1940 99 441 379 38 103 11 1 1 34 119 9 3 32 48 1 13 .272 .352 .314
1941 85 379 308 43 72 7 3 1 17 88 9 13 62 0 15 .234 .362 .286
1942 104 484 404 52 101 13 2 1 16 121 10 15 68 2 24 10 .250 .361 .300
1943 83 359 276 46 75 4 3 2 16 91 4 10 79 0 56 10 .272 .434 .330
1944 35 168 137 25 38 4 1 0 10 44 0 7 30 1 16 2 .277 .411 .321
1946 101 470 411 60 110 17 2 2 39 137 2 19 56 1 36 9 .268 .357 .333
1947 98 323 282 25 67 6 3 0 11 79 5 17 36 0 18 11 .238 .324 .280
1948 81 244 221 30 47 6 0 0 10 53 4 12 19 0 13 4 .213 .275 .240
Totals 875 3609 3060 414 767 85 20 10 188 922 63 170 476 5 231 .251 .352 .301
Biography: Grew up in Elk Grove, California and pitched with semi-pro teams in Stockton and Alameda. Came to Japan with the latter team in 1937 and was signed by Hankyu, who converted him into an outfielder., becoming well known for his basket catches. Was first ever player to steal 30 bases in a season (1939). Took Japanese citizenship during WWII. In 1944, he was drafted and sent to both Manchuria and Beijing. After being released, worked in the auto business before grabbing a scouting and interpreting position with Hanshin with Hanshin in 1964. However, his Japanese was said to not be all that hot. Worked for them for 15 years in those positions as well as baserunning and defensive coach. Also acted as an interpreter. Married to wife Kaneko. Died of stomach cancer.
Career OPS: .653 HR:AB 1:306
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: SB (1939, 1943), Best Nine (1940)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yamamoto, Alan Positiions Played: SS, 3B
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 4/12/1935 College: Hawaii University (dropped out)
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Unions (1957 [71])
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
1957 13 20 19 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 1 .053 .100 .053
Totals 13 20 19 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 1 .053 .100 .053
Biography: Dropped out of university to join Daiei. Said that Japanese players threw too hard from him and that the shuuto totally flummoxed him. 
Career OPS: .153 HR:AB: 0:infinity
D3ebut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yan, Esteban Luis Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Escuela Hicayagua
Born: 6/22/1975 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Atlanta, Montreal, Baltimore, Tampa Bay, etc
Birthplace: Campina del Seibo, Dominican Republic Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2007 [92])
Height: 6'4" Weight: 255 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
2007 21 30 28 1 4 1 0 0 1 5 2 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .143 .143 .179
Totals 21 30 28 1 4 1 0 0 1 5 2 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .143 .143 .179
Biography:
Career OPS: .320  HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 4/3/2007 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a start. Firat Hit (4/3/2007 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in the fifth inning off of Masanori Ishikawa, an infield single), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yang, Chung-shou Positions Played: SS, 3B, LF, CF, RF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Fukuoka Number One High School
Born: 1/17/1987 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Taidong, Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2007-2011 [24])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 171 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
2007 55 116 109 12 26 8 2 0 10 38 4 0 30 2 0 1 3 2 0 .324 .239 .259 .349
2008 44 123 111 7 16 0 1 2 4 24 4 1 31 6 0 1 1 0 3 .125 .144 .193 .216
2009 15 13 11 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .182 .250 .182
2010 109 281 253 35 62 12 3 2 31 86 10 2 70 12 0 4 8 1 4 .292 .245 .288 .340
2011 141 603 537 66 147 23 4 6 36 196 38 1 134 22 0 5 19 2 5 .320 .274 .308 .385
Totals 364 1136 1021 122 253 43 10 10 81 346 57 4 268 43 0 11 31 5 12 .248 .285 .339
Biography: Brother of Softbank pitcher Yang Hsun-yaoand a member of an aboriginal group in his native country. Played on national baseball teams in both elementary and juniro high school. Cracked 39 homers in high school. Drafted on the first round (2005). Wanted to be taken by the Hawks, but ultimately accepted the Fighters offer. Can really fly, reportedly able to get to first in 3.74 seconds, but has issues with the glove. Tried switch hitting in 2006, but ultimately decided to stick with hitting righthanded. On a side note, another brother, Yang Yao-hua, is an outf8elder in the Shikoku-Kyushu Island League with the Fukuoka Red Warblers. He also has a younger sister who has played on Taiwan's national basketball team. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .624 HR:AB: 1:102.1
Debut: 4/20/2007 against Softbank at Tokyo Dome in s start at third. First Hit (4/25/2007 against Lotte at Sapporo Dome in the third inning off of Yasutomo Kubo), First Homer (4/29/2008 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in the seventh inning off of Yoshihisa Naruse, a solo jack to left)
Titles: K (2011)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yang, Yao-hsun Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 1/22/1983 College: Taiwan Cultural University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Taidong, Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Softbank (2006-2015 [91])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 182 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
2006 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2008 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2010 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 29 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: 5/17/2006 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yarnall, Harvey Edward Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Ed High School: St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Born: 12/4/1975 College: Louisiana State University
Died:  MLB Organization: NY Mets, Florida, NY Yankees, Cincinnati
Birthplace: Lima, Pennsylvania Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix Blue Wave (2001-2002 [29])
Height: 6'4" Weight: 235 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
2001 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biogrraphy: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (M/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yogi, Shinsuke Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B
Nicknames: Alan High School: Waipahu High School
Born: 2/13/1928 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Red Sox)
Birthplace: Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number[): Hanshin (1953-1954 [18]), Daiei
Height: 5'7" Weight: 154 pounds Unions (1957 [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
1953 130 560 492 82 145 18 6 14 72 217 2 56 61 0 4 19 8 18 .295 .376 .441
1954 122 446 401 53 103 16 3 4 37 137 3 4 30 35 0 3 16 2 7 .257 .318 .342
1957 85 236 219 13 44 4 0 0 12 48 1 0 28 16 0 0 6 2 6 .201 .255 .219
Totals 337 1241 1112 148 292 38 9 18 121 402 6 114 112 0 7 41 12 31 .263 .333 .362
Biography:
Career OPS: .695 HR:AB: 1:61.8
Debut: First Hit (),  First Homer ()
Titles: Best Nine (1953)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Yonamine, Wally Kaname Positions Played: 1B, LF, CF
Nickname:  High School: Lahainalua High School, Farrington High School
Born: 6/24/1925 College: N/A
Died: 2/28/2011 MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Asahi)
Birthplace: Oahu, Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1951-1960 [7]), Chunichi
Height: 5'9" Weight: 180 pounds (1961-1962 [37])
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
1951 54 213 181 47 64 17 5 1 26 94 3 18 28 1 26 4 3 .354 .443 .519
1952 116 533 474 104 163 33 5 10 53 236 8 38 47 2 38 11 8 .344 .404 .498
1953 104 437 365 58 112 24 2 6 54 158 10 33 57 3 13 5 9 .307 .403 .433
1954 125 564 477 93 172 40 6 10 69 254 10 3 56 69 2 20 9 5 .361 .439 .532
1955 107 487 424 68 132 22 2 13 65 197 9 3 66 49 3 1 10 3 5 .311 .381 .465
1956 123 529 452 86 153 20 4 13 47 220 9 2 72 63 7 2 25 9 4 .338 .419 .487
1957 126 515 467 55 160 20 7 12 48 230 3 6 62 35 3 2 10 7 9 .343 .385 .493
1958 128 532 467 64 137 21 3 8 58 188 7 4 77 51 1 0 8 3 9 .293 .358 .403
1959 117 490 432 67 124 16 8 3 26 165 4 1 52 49 0 3 6 2 7 .287 .362 .382
1960 126 454 399 48 91 19 3 5 26 131 8 1 55 43 4 3 6 2 5 .228 .307 .328
1961 76 184 146 17 26 6 0 1 9 35 8 1 24 28 1 1 1 3 4 .178 .313 .240
1962 17 17 14 0 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 .214 .353 .214
Totals 1219 4955 4298 707 1337 238 45 82 482 1911 79 553 522 20 163 58 68 .311 .385 .445
Biography: Nisei. Parents were from Okinawa and he was the third of seven children. Transfered to Ferrington High School for his senior year, where he played halfback on the football team and league MVP. Was drafted into the U.S. military and was assigned to the 442nd Regiment. Joined the San Francisco 49ers in 1947 and played defensive back and returned kicks. Suffered a borken wrist and a dislocated shoulder and left football for baseball in 1950 and joined the Giants, at the recommendatin of Lefty O'Doul, in June, 1951 for a one million yen signing bonus   in a two year deal. His hard charging playing style was controversial at first. stole three bases in an inning (7/26/1951 against Kokutetsu). Stole home 11 times during his career, the most of any man in Japanese history. His homer leading off the first inning on Opening Day, 1956 was the last time a Giant had done that until Takayuki Shimizu did it kicking off the 2003 campaign. Tied a pro yakyu record with five lifetime five hit games, the third man to that mark. His wife opened a successful jewelry store on the  Ginza. Coached at Lotte after retirement before becoming manager at Chunichi, where his squad ended Yomiuri's run of nine straight pennants in 1974 and garnered the first league title for the Dragons in 20 years. Selected to eight all star teams, going 8-49 with no homers, one RBI and two steals in 17 total games (1952-1959). Coached at Nankai (1981-1982), Seibu (1983-1984) and Nippon Ham (1985-1988). On a side note, had 15 incidents of catcher's interference during his career, a remarkable number. Died of prostate cancer. 
Career OPS: .830 HR:AB: 1:52.4
Debut: 6/19/1951 against Chunichi at Korakuen Stadium in a pinch hit assignment. First Hit (6/19/1951 against Chunichi at Korakuen Stadium off of Shigeru Sugishita, a pinch hit bunt down the third base line in the bottom of the seventh), First Homer ()
Titles: Batting (1954, 1956-1957), Runs (1952, 1954, 1956), Hits (1952, 1954, 1957), TB (1954, 1957), BB (1954), MVP (1957), Best Nine (1952-1958)
Managerial Record: Chunichi (1972-1977) 388-349-43
Hall of Fame Induction: 1994


Young, Ernest Wesley Positions Played: CF
Nicknames: Ernie High School: Mendel Catholic High School
Born: 7/8/1969 College: Lewis University
Died:  MLB Organization: Oakland, Kansas City, Arizona
Birthplace: Chicago Illinois Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2002 [25])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 233 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
2002 32 124 110 15 19 3 0 8 16 46 0 1 39 10 0 3 0 0 4 .173 .258 .418
Totals 32 124 110 15 19 3 0 8 16 46 0 1 39 10 0 3 0 0 4 .173 .258 .418
Biography: Released in September, 2002. 
Career OPS: .676 HR:AB: 1:13.8
Debut: 6/7/2002 against Yakult at Yokohama Stadium in a start in centerfield. First Hit (6/7/2002 against Yakult at Yokohama Stadium in the sixth inning, a homer), First Homer (6/7/2002 against Yakult at Yokohama Stadium in the sixth inning off of Kevin Hodges, a two run jack to right)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Young, Michael Darren Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: Mike High School: Hayward High School
Born: 3/20/1960 College: Chabot Junior College, St. Mary's University
Died: MLB Organization: Baltimore, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Cleveland
Birthplace: Oakland, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1990 [43])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 195 pounds
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
1990 69 250 222 27 52 11 0 11 35 96 0 0 65 26 1 2 0 2 7 .234 .320 .432
Totals 69 250 222 27 52 11 0 11 35 96 0 0 65 26 1 2 0 2 7 .234 .320 .432
Biography: Played in the Twain pro leagues in 1991.
Career OPS: .752 HR:AB: 1:20.2
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Young, Raymond Cedrick Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Ray High School: Carson Hgh School
Born: 5/27/1964 College: Moorpark College
Died:  MLB Organization:: Los Angeles, Oakland
Birhtplace: Los Angeles, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1991-1992 [29])
Height: 6'3" Weight: 193 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 2 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
Totals 5 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


Young, Timothy R.  Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Liberty County High School
Born: 10/15/1973 College: University of Alabama
Died:  MLB Organization: Montreal, Boston
Birthplace: Gulfport, Mississippi Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2001 [43])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 170 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
2001 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 5 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


Zenimura, Kenshi Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: Kurohyo High School:
Born: 12/1/1928 College: Fresno State
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Fresno, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1953-1956 [25], [7])
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
1953 71 323 292 37 77 14 2 3 28 104 4 33 23 4 19 11 4 .264 .326 .356
1954 118 512 471 54 122 23 2 4 29 161 8 3 51 29 1 27 9 11 .259 .302 .342
1955 109 446 413 41 89 18 2 3 26 120 12 0 34 19 0 2 19 4 7 .215 .253 .291
1956 77 175 163 11 29 1 1 1 8 35 3 0 11 9 0 0 5 2 3 .178 .221 .215
Totals 375 1456 1339 143 317 56 7 11 91 420 27 129 80 7 70 26 25 .237 .283 .314
Biography: First foreign player ever signed by Hiroshima. Is the younger brother of Kenzo Zenimura (see above). Set a CL record for assists in a game by an outfielder with three (7/15/1953). Selected to one all star team (1954). Opened his own Japanese restaurant in Fresno after retirement.
Career OPS: .597 HR:AB: 1:121.7
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Zenimura, Kenzo Howard Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: Howard High School:
Born: 5/16/1927 College: Fresno State
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Fresno, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1953 [23])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 136 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
1953 10 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 10 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Son of the so-called father of Japanese-American baseball, Kenichiro Zenimura, who was a Hiroshima native. Taught at Hawaii University before signing with the Carp. Went back to the states in August.
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


Zimmer, Donald William Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: Don, Popeye, The Gerbil High School: Western Hills High School
Born: 1/17/1931 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Los Angeles, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, etc
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio Team (Years and [uniform number]): Toei Flyers (1966 [8])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 177 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
1966 87 213 203 14 37 2 0 9 20 66 2 0 41 8 2 0 0 2 11 .182 .213 .325
Totals 87 213 203 14 37 2 0 9 20 66 2 0 41 8 2 0 0 2 11 .182 .213 .325
Biography: Zimmer said he learned a lot from manager Shigeru Mizuhara. After leaving Japan, managed in the minors and coached and managed several MLB teams. Also managed a team of MLB all stars that played in Japan.
Career OPS: .538 HR:AB: 1:22.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Zinter, Alan Michael Positions Played: DH
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 5/19/1968 College: Arizona University
Died: MLB Organization: Mew York, Detroit, Boston, Seattle, Chicago Cubs
Birthplace: El Paso, Texas Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1999 [42])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 200 pounds
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
1999 61 210 173 20 35 8 0 8 28 67 0 1 59 35 2 1 2 1 3 .202 .338 .387
Totals 61 210 173 20 35 8 0 8 28 67 0 1 59 35 2 1 2 1 3 .202 .338 .387
Biography: Joined Seibu in May, 1999. First hit in Japan was a grand slam, making him the sixth man in history to slug a manrui dinger in his first game in Japanese pro ball and the fourth foreigner. Re-signed with the Cubs after leaving Japan.
Career OPS: .725 HR:AB: 1:21.6
Debut: 5/14/1999 against Orix. First Hit (5/14/1999 against Orix off of Hiroshi Kobayashi), First Homer (5/14/1999 against Orix off of Hiroshi Kobayashi).
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Zuber, Jon Edward Positions Played:
Nicknames: High School: Campolindo High School
Born: 12/10/1969 College: UC Berkeley
Died: MLB Organization: Philadelphia
Birthplace: Encino, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2001 [49])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 190 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
2001 92 266 232 19 72 14 2 2 27 96 0 3 29 30 0 1 1 0 10 .310 .387 .414
Totals 92 266 232 19 72 14 2 2 27 96 0 3 29 30 0 1 1 0 10 .310 .387 .414
Biography:
Career OPS: .801 HR:AB: 1:116.0
Debut: First Hit (),  First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Zuleta, Julio Ernesto Positions Played: 1B, LF, RF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Don Bosco Institute
Born: 3/28/1975 College: Panama National University of Engineering
Died: MLB Oraganization: Chicago Cubs, Boston
Birthplace: Panama City, Panama Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks/Softbank (2003-2006 
Height: 6'6" Weight:248 pounds [15], [42]), Lotte (2007-2008 [42])
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 67 250 214 33 57 14 0 13 43 110 0 2 62 24 0 10 0 1 7 .321 .266 .364 .514
2004 130 542 455 60 129 18 0 37 100 258 0 5 121 63 4 19 1 2 20 .290 .284 .389 .567
2005 131 526 461 80 147 20 1 43 99 298 0 6 119 44 6 15 0 1 14 .323 .319 .392 .646
2006 126 532 466 59 131 22 0 29 91 240 0 6 112 47 10 13 1 2 17 .270 .281 .359 .515
2007 77 326 277 36 74 10 1 15 51 131 0 3 88 38 1 8 2 0 9 .338 .267 .368 .473
2008 73 263 241 21 52 15 1 8 33 93 0 2 72 16 1 4 1 1 14 .242 .216 .274 .386
Totals 604 2439 2114 289 590 99 3 145 417 1130 0 24 574 232 22 69 5 7 81 .279 .365 .535
Biography: Charrged the mound after being hit by then Lotte hurlder Dan Serafini and put him in a headlock and puched him several times, for which he received an ejection as well as a fine and suspension (9/9/2004). .Two seasons later, Nippon Ham righthander Satoru Kanemura hit him with a fastball and Zuleta this time tackled Kanemura, injuring him and putting him out for a while, He was suspended for ten games and fined by the league while the Hawks forced him to do community service and fined him an additional one million yen (4/16/2006 at Saporo Dome). Softbank wouldn't give him a multiyear deal at the end of the 2006 season and Lotte did, so he changed teams. His 2007 season was slowed considerably by a broken pinky finger. Has learned some Japanese and occasionally uses it with fans and the press. Has two career three homer games (2003, 2006). Has homered off of 13 different teams. 100th homer (5/6/2006 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in the fourth inning off of Fumiya Nishiguchi). Selected to two all star teams (2004-2005). Married to wife Jennifer. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .900 HR:AB: 1:14.6 Cycle (9/22/2007 against Rakuten at Miyagi Prefectural Stadium as part of a seven RBI day). 
Debut: 6/23/2003 against Nippon Ham at Fukuoka Dome in a start in rightfield. First Hit (6/23/2003 against Nippon Ham at Fukuoka Dome off of Masaru Yoshizaki, a double off the centerfield wall in his first at bat), First Homer (7/1/2003 against Kintetsu at Osaka Dome in the fifth inning off of Shogo Yamamoto)
Titles: Best Nine (2005)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame INudction: N/A