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| Shinji Hamazaki | |
|---|---|
 Hamazaki in 1959 | |
| Pitcher, Manager | |
| Born: (1901-12-10)December 10, 1901 Kure, Hiroshima, Japan | |
| Died: May 6, 1981(1981-05-06) (aged 79) | |
| Batted: LeftThrew: Left | |
| JBL debut | |
| 1947, for the Hankyu Braves | |
| Last NPB appearance | |
| 1950, for the Hankyu Braves | |
| NPB statistics (through 1950) | |
| Win–loss record | 5–5 |
| ERA | 4.03 |
| Strikeouts | 23 |
| Teams | |
| As Player:
As Manager:
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| Member of the Japanese | |
 Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| Induction | 1978 |
| Election method | Selection Committee for Players. |
Shinji Hamazaki (浜崎 真二, 10 December 1901 – May 6, 1981) was a former Japanese baseball player and manager. Thought short in stature, Hamazaki was well known for his forceful personality. He is a member of the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame.
Hamazaki attended Hiroshima Shogyo High School and Keio University.
Hamazaki was signed at age 45 by the Hankyu Braves in 1947 prior to the draft, having previously played for the Chinese mainland Industrial League Mantetsu Club. He began as a player-manager for the Braves.
In 1950, at age 48 years, 4 months, Hamazki became the oldest Japanese pitcher to win a professional game. That record stood until September 5, 2014, when Masahiro Yamamoto, aged 49 years, 25 days, defeated the Hanshin Tigers.
Finally retiring as a player in 1950, Hamazaki continued managing the Braves through 1953. He later managed the Takahashi/Tombo Unions and the Kokutetsu Swallows. His career managing record was 535-639, a .456 winning percentage.
References
- ^ HAMAZAKI, Shinji," The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (Japan). Accessed April 6, 2015.
- "Dragons lefty Yamamoto sets NPB record for oldest winning pitcher at age 49". The Japan Times. September 5, 2014. Retrieved 2014-09-08.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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