Hiroshi Ohshita
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Hiroshi Ohshita (大下 弘, Ōshita Hiroshi, December 15, 1922 – May 23, 1979), also spelled Oshita, was a Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder who began his career after World War II. Known for his trademark blue bat,[1] he hit a record 20 home runs in a season and was home run king and leading hitter three times for the Toei Flyers. Ohshita was also a heavy hitter with the Nishitetsu Lions of the Pacific League during the 1950s.
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Hiroshi Ohshita | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: (1922-12-15)December 15, 1922 Kobe, Japan | |
Died: May 23, 1979(1979-05-23) (aged 56) | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
Japanese Baseball League debut | |
1945, for the Senators | |
Last NPB appearance | |
1959, for the Nishitetsu Lions | |
Career statistics | |
Batting average | .304 |
Runs batted in | 1226 |
Home runs | 301 |
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Member of the Japanese | |
Baseball Hall of Fame | |
Induction | 1980 |
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