Tag: BC League
BC League: Toyama Thunderbirds sign Naohisa Sugiyama
by Gen on Jan.19, 2012 @ 8:52 pm, under Independent
The Toyama Thunderbirds (BC League) announced today that Naohisa Sugiyama (31) joined the team as a player/coach. He was also assigned the number 18.
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NPB Career Stats
| Year | Tm | G | W | L | Sv | CG | ShO | BF | IP | H | HR | BB | HBP | SO | WP | BK | R | ER | ERA | WHIP |
| 2003 | HAN | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 11.2 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 7.71 | 1.29 |
| 2004 | HAN | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 241 | 53.2 | 52 | 10 | 26 | 2 | 57 | 7 | 0 | 33 | 30 | 5.03 | 1.45 |
| 2005 | HAN | 23 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 568 | 134.2 | 131 | 12 | 39 | 11 | 103 | 9 | 0 | 51 | 44 | 2.94 | 1.26 |
| 2006 | HAN | 17 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 381 | 90.1 | 79 | 8 | 30 | 8 | 65 | 6 | 0 | 34 | 31 | 3.09 | 1.21 |
| 2007 | HAN | 20 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 371 | 84.0 | 101 | 4 | 19 | 10 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 45 | 43 | 4.61 | 1.43 |
| 2008 | HAN | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 43.1 | 54 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 28 | 5.82 | 1.62 |
| 2009 | HAN | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 5.0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5.40 | 1.80 |
| 2010 | HAN | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 6.1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.84 | 1.58 |
| Totals | 94 | 21 | 23 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1858 | 429.0 | 445 | 42 | 136 | 36 | 312 | 30 | 0 | 207 | 191 | 4.01 | 1.35 | |
Shingo Takatsu to retire after 2012 season
by Gen on Dec.20, 2011 @ 1:05 pm, under Independent
The Niigata Albirex Baseball Club (BC League) held a press conference at Hard Off Eco Stadium Niigata yesterday (currently available on Ustream) to introduce Shingo Takatsu as their new manager. Takatsu, who will also be on the active roster next season, told reporters that he was most likely going to retire as a player after the 2012 season.
Shingo Takatsu to become first BC League player/manager
by Gen on Dec.16, 2011 @ 2:43 pm, under Independent
The Niigata Albirex Baseball Club announced today that relief pitcher Shingo Takatsu (43) will assume the role of player/manager next season. This will be the first time in BC League history that a player will also take on the role of manager.
Prior manager Hideki Hashigami left the team after the past season in order to take on a job as a strategy coach with the Yomiuri Giants.
Naohisa Sugiyama could join BC League’s Toyama Thunderbirds Baseball Club
by Gen on Dec.15, 2011 @ 10:52 am, under Independent
Sanspo is reporting that Hanshin senryokugai Naohisa Sugiyama could end up signing with the BC League's Toyama Thunderbirds Baseball Club.
When reporters confronted Sugiyama at Naruohama on Wednesday, he neither confirmed nor denied the rumor. When asked what his thoughts were on playing for an independent league team, he replied, "I would like to continue playing baseball."
Two Frenchmen drafted by BC League Gunma
by Gen on Dec.10, 2011 @ 10:37 pm, under Independent
Trand25, from French baseball site Honus, informed me that two Frenchmen, Frédéric Hanvi and Felix Brown, were selected by the Gunma Diamond Pegasus Baseball Club during the BC League's player draft on Friday.
I do not have any info on the two players, but if you can read French and have an interest, there is an article on Honus that provides some info.
BC League: Junpei Tose arrested for negligent driving
by Gen on Nov.19, 2011 @ 11:04 pm, under Independent
Toyama Chuo Police Department arrested 20-year-old Toyama INF Junpei Tose earlier today on charges of negligent driving that resulted in injury.
According to police reports, at around 6:05am this morning, Tose caused severe injuries to a 65-year-old newspaper delivery woman when he crashed into her bicycle from the rear. Tose told police that he was late in applying his breaks.
The BC League's Toyama Thunderbirds, the team Tose plays for, prepared the following statement: "We pray for a fast recovery. We will also make sure our player and staff are thoroughly educated on safe driving practices."
BC League Gunma names Akihito Igarashi new manager
by Gen on Nov.11, 2011 @ 7:04 pm, under Independent
The Gunma Diamond Pegasus announced today that Akihito Igarashi will be taking over as manager for the 2012 season.
Igarashi was a Ni-gun OF / base-running coach with the Softbank Hawks this past season.
BC League: Tatsuya Shindo to manage Toyama Thunderbirds
by Gen on Oct.20, 2011 @ 1:55 am, under Independent
The Toyama Thunderbirds announced on Wednesday that 41-year-old Tatsuya Shindo will be their next manager next season.
Shindo began his coaching career with the Yokohama Bay Stars in 2004. He then became a scout for Yokohama in 2008 and moved on to being a coach with Toyama in 2010.
Japan Independent League Grand Championship 2011: Ishikawa sweeps the series
by Gen on Oct.19, 2011 @ 11:42 am, under Independent
Mobage Cup BC League Playoff: Japan Independent League Grand Championship 2011
| Date | Time | Venue | Home | Score | Away | Official |
| 10/22 | 18:30 | Ishikawa Baseball Stadium | Ishikawa | 6-2 | Tokushima | IL - BCL |
| 10/23 | 18:30 | Ishikawa Baseball Stadium | Ishikawa | 6-1 | Tokushima | IL - BCL |
| 10/29 | 17:00 | JA Bank Tokushima Stadium | Tokushima | 1-3 | Ishikawa | IL - BCL |
| 10/30 | 17:00 | JA Bank Tokushima Stadium | Tokushima | Ishikawa | ||
| 10/30 | 17:00 | JA Bank Tokushima Stadium | Tokushima | Ishikawa |
Note: This post will be updated as necessary.
Rain dates: 10/24 - 10/25; and 11/1 - 11/3
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BC League: Ishikawa wins 2011 BC League Championship
by Gen on Oct.03, 2011 @ 12:48 am, under Independent
First Half
Joshinestu Region
| G | W | L | T | WPCT | GB | vs GUN | vs SHI | vs NII | vs TOY | vs ISH | vs FUK | ||
| 1 | Gunma | 36 | 21 | 9 | 6 | .700 | - | - | 6-3-3 | 5-4-3 | 3-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 4-0-0 |
| 2 | Shinano | 36 | 15 | 13 | 8 | .536 | 5.0 | 3-6-3 | - | 4-5-3 | 4-0-0 | 2-1-1 | 2-1-1 |
| 3 | Niigata | 36 | 14 | 14 | 8 | .500 | 1.0 | 4-5-3 | 5-4-3 | - | 1-2-1 | 2-1-1 | 2-2-0 |
Hokuriku Region
| G | W | L | T | WPCT | GB | vs ISH | vs TOY | vs FUK | vs GUN | vs NII | vs SHI | ||
| 1 | Ishikawa | 36 | 14 | 16 | 6 | .467 | - | - | 5-6-1 | 6-3-3 | 1-3-0 | 1-2-1 | 1-2-1 |
| 2 | Toyama | 36 | 15 | 18 | 3 | .455 | 0.5 | 6-5-1 | - | 6-5-1 | 1-3-0 | 2-1-1 | 0-4-0 |
| 3 | Fukui | 36 | 11 | 20 | 5 | .355 | 3.0 | 3-6-3 | 5-6-1 | - | 0-4-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-2-1 |
Second Half
Joshinestu Region
| G | W | L | T | WPCT | GB | vs NII | vs SHI | vs GUN | vs TOY | vs ISH | vs FUK | ||
| 1 | Niigata | 36 | 21 | 12 | 3 | .636 | - | - | 4-6-2 | 6-5-1 | 3-1-0 | 4-0-0 | 4-0-0 |
| 2 | Shinano | 36 | 18 | 12 | 6 | .600 | 1.5 | 6-4-2 | - | 6-4-2 | 3-0-1 | 2-1-1 | 1-3-0 |
| 3 | Gunma | 36 | 14 | 18 | 4 | .438 | 5.0 | 5-6-1 | 4-6-2 | - | 2-1-1 | 2-2-0 | 1-3-0 |
Hokuriku Region
| G | W | L | T | WPCT | GB | vs FUK | vs ISH | vs TOY | vs GUN | vs NII | vs SHI | ||
| 1 | Fukui | 36 | 18 | 16 | 2 | .529 | - | - | 7-4-1 | 5-6-1 | 3-1-0 | 0-4-0 | 3-1-0 |
| 2 | Ishikawa | 36 | 15 | 17 | 4 | .469 | 2.0 | 4-7-1 | - | 8-2-2 | 2-2-0 | 0-4-0 | 1-2-1 |
| 3 | Toyama | 36 | 10 | 21 | 5 | .323 | 4.5 | 6-5-1 | 2-8-2 | - | 1-2-1 | 1-3- | 0-3-1 |
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Mobage Cup BC League Championships - Regional Championships
Joshinestu Region
| Date | Time | Venue | Home | Score | Away | Official |
| 10/1 | 18:00 | Shikishima Stadium | Gunma | 1-3 | Niigata | link |
| 10/2 | 16:00 | Hard Off Eco Stadium | Niigata | 8-0 | Gunma | link |
| 10/3 | 18:00 | Shikishima Stadium | Gunma | Niigata |
Hokuriku Region
| Date | Time | Venue | Home | Score | Away | Official |
| 10/1 | 13:00 | Ishikawa Pref. Stadium | Ishikawa | 5-2 | Fukui | link |
| 10/2 | 15:00 | Fukui Phoenix Stadium | Fukui | 4-6 | Ishikawa | link |
| 10/3 | 18:00 | Ishikawa Pref. Stadium | Ishikawa | Fukui |
Mobage Cup BC League Championships - BC League Championships
| Date | Time | Venue | Home | Score | Away | Official |
| 10/8 | 13:00 | Hard Off Eco Stadium | Niigata | 7-1 | Ishikawa | link |
| 10/9 | 13:00 | Sanjo Kikai Stadium | Niigata | 0-6 | Ishikawa | link |
| 10/15 | 18:30 | Ishikawa Stadium | Ishikawa | 6-5 | Niigata | link |
| 10/16 | 14:00 | Ishikawa Stadium | Ishikawa | 7-6 | Niigata | link |
| 10/17 | 18:30 | Ishikawa Stadium | Ishikawa | Niigata |
Note: This post will be updated as necessary.