Kento Onodera

Kento Onodera (小野寺賢人, born July 13, 1998) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the TSG Hawks.

Career Saitama Musashi Heat Bears Onodera signed with the Saitama Musashi Heat Bears of the Baseball Challenge League in 2021.

In 2023, Onodera made 21 appearances (18 starts) for the Heat Bears, recording a 2.92 ERA with 114 strikeouts across innings pitched. Following the season, he was named the league's Pitcher of the Year.

TSG Hawks On December 17, 2023, Onodera signed with the TSG Hawks of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. He made 9 starts for the Hawks in 2024, compiling a 2-4 record and 2.31 ERA with 25 strikeouts across innings pitched. Onodera suffered a season-ending torn elbow ligament in June, opting for platelet-rich plasma treatment rather than surgery. As a result, Onodera was released by the Hawks on August 9, 2024.

On November 7, 2024, Onodera re-signed with the Hawks. He spent the 2025 season in the CPBL minor league as he continued to recover from his injury; in 15 appearances, he posted a 3.353 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. Onodera was released by the Hawks on August 25, 2025.