Toshiaki Okamura Explained

Toshiaki Okamura
Position:Outfielder
Birth Date:May 4, 1912
Birth Place:Karenkō Prefecture, Japanese Taiwan
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Debutleague:Japanese Baseball League
Debutyear:1939
Debutteam:Nankai Club
Teams:As player

As coach

Toshiaki Okamura (岡村 俊昭; 4 May 1912 – 25 January 1996), also known as Yeh Tien-sung, was a Taiwanese baseball outfielder who played for the Nankai Hawks of the Japanese Baseball League (JBL) from 1939 to 1949.

Early life and education

Born in Karenkō Prefecture, Taiwan, Okamura was a member of the famed Noko baseball team made up of Taiwanese indigenous players.[1] In 1929, he moved to Kyoto and attended Heian Junior High School. During his time at Heian, he played in 9 Kōshien baseball tournaments, reaching the final in 1933.[2]

Okamura attended Nihon University.[2]

Playing career

In 1939, Okamura joined Nankai Club. Having mainly played as catcher, he was assigned to play outfielder at Nankai.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: 鄭仲嵐. 追尋岡村俊昭. 2024. 大塊文化.
  2. News: 日職/來自花蓮的南海隊大將!隊史首任打擊王岡村俊昭. United Daily News. zh-tw. 2 August 2023. 13 July 2024.