Hisayoshi Chōno (長野 久義, Chōno Hisayoshi , born December 6, 1984) is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He previously played for the Yomiuri Giants.
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Hisayoshi Chōno | |
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![]() Chōno with the Yomiuri Giants | |
Hiroshima Toyo Carp – No. 5 | |
Outfielder | |
Born: (1984-12-06) December 6, 1984 (age 37) Kiyama, Saga, Japan | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
NPB debut | |
March 26, 2010, for the Yomiuri Giants | |
NPB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
Batting average | .283 |
Home runs | 154 |
Runs batted in | 575 |
Hits | 1419 |
Stolen bases | 95 |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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He was named the 2010 Central League Rookie of the Year.
In 2009 NPB draft [jp], Yomiuri Giants selected him with the first selection.[1] On November 23, he agreed with a one-year contract.[2]
On December 20, 2018, he was sent to Hiroshima Toyo Carp during a trade for Yoshihiro Maru.[3]
He represented Japan national baseball team at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha and 2013 World Baseball Classic.[4] And also, on November 16, 2018, he was selected Yomiuri Giants roster at the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series exhibition game against MLB All-Stars.[5]
Central League Rookie of the Year Award | |
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Japan roster – 2013 World Baseball Classic | |
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Hiroshima Toyo Carp current roster | |
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