Shinichi Kondō Explained

Shinichi Kondō
Position:Pitching Coach/ Scout
Birth Date:8 September 1968
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Debutleague:NPB
Debutdate:9 August
Debutyear:1987
Debutteam:Chunichi Dragons
Finalleague:NPB
Finaldate:15 October
Finalyear:1993
Finalteam:Chunichi Dragons
Statyear:1993
Statleague:NPB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:12–17
Stat2label:ERA
Stat2value:3.90
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:157
Teams:As Player

As Coach

  • Chunichi Dragons (–)
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is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher who played for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He has been a pitching coach for the Dragons since 2003.

Kondō had a shortened career due to a consistent arm injury that forced him into early retirement.[1]

On 8 August 1987, Kondō became the first player in Japanese baseball history to throw a no-hitter on debut in a 6-0 victory over the Yomiuri Giants.[1] [2]

He is the father of former Dragons outfielder, Hiroki Kondō.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rash of MLB no-hitters recalls NPB gems from past. Japan Times. Wayne Graczyk. 8 August 2010. 8 July 2016.
  2. Web site: 無安打無得点試合 (No hitter records). Nippon Professional Baseball. 8 July 2016.
  3. Web site: 中日・近藤真市Jr.弘基が支配下へ 14年育成ドラフト4位の外野手(Chunichi: Shinichi Kondō Jr moves under control 14th year Draft number 4 outfielder). Daily Sports News. 12 July 2016. 8 July 2016.