Naoki Miyanishi (宮西 尚生, Miyanishi Naoki, born June 2, 1985 in Nishinomiya, Japan)[1] is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

Naoki Miyanishi
Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters – No. 25
Pitcher
Born: (1985-06-02) June 2, 1985 (age 39)
Nishinomiya, Japan[1]
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
NPB debut
March 25, 2008, for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
NPB statistics
(through August 4, 2024)
Win–loss record37–40
Earned run average2.48
Strikeouts653
Holds400
Saves13
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Japan
Men's Baseball
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2006 Doha Team

Career

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Miyanashi was selected to play in the 2018 NPB All-Star game [jp].[2]

On August 4, 2024, Miyanishi became the first pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball history to reach 400 holds.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Feature article at Nikkan Sports (in Japanese)
  2. ^ マイナビオールスターゲーム2018 ファン投票結果. NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). June 26, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  3. ^ "[Nippon Ham] Nao Miyanishi, 400H for the first time in history! Those who want to say thank you, "It takes about an hour."". news.yahoo.co.jp. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
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