Naoki Miyanishi

Naoki Miyanishi
Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters – No. 25
Pitcher
Born: (1985-06-02) June 2, 1985
Nishinomiya, Japan[1]
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
NPB debut
March 25, 2008, for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
NPB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record37–41
Earned run average2.49
Strikeouts670
Holds412
Saves13
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Japan
Men's Baseball
Asian Games
2006 Doha Team

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).

Career

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

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

References

  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.