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Kenjiro Nomura

b. 1966

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About Kenjiro Nomura

Born 1966. Kenjiro Nomura is a Japanese baseball player, baseball commentator and baseball manager.

is a retired Japanese baseball player. He was with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Japan's Central League.

He was born in Saiki, ÅŒita.

He led his team into League Champion (1991).

His number #7, one of the Honored Numbers of Hiroshima Carp.

Career 1st play on April 9, 1989. 1st stolen base on April 12, 1989. 1st hit on May 4, 1989. 1st RBI on May 4, 1989. 1st home run on April 15, 1990. Greatest number of Hits (1994 and 1995). SB Award winner (1990, 1991 and 1994). Best nine of the year (1991, 1995 and 1996). Golden Glove Award winner (1995). 169 HR, 765 RBI, 2020 H, 250 SB. Last game on October 12, 2005. Hiroshima Prefectural Prize of Honour (2005).

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Kansas City Royals On August 12, 2016, Kenjiro became a special advisor to the Kansas City Royals baseball operations.

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Important facts

Born
19 September 1966, Saiki
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Baseball player, baseball commentator, baseball manager
Nationality
Japan
Education
Komazawa University, Saiki Kakujo High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kenjiro Nomura?

baseball player

When was Kenjiro Nomura born?

Kenjiro Nomura was born on 19 September 1966 in Saiki.

What is Kenjiro Nomura's occupation?

Kenjiro Nomura is a baseball player, baseball commentator and baseball manager.

What nationality is Kenjiro Nomura?

Kenjiro Nomura is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kenjiro Nomura

· Wikidata: Q485722

· DBpedia: Kenjiro Nomura (baseball)

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