About Minoru Kamada
Lived 1939 – 2019 (aged 80). Minoru Kamada was a Japanese baseball player.
was a Japanese professional baseball second baseman. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Osaka/Hanshin Tigers (1957–1966; 1970–1972) and Kintetsu Buffaloes (1967–1969).
Kamata was known for defense, and was particularly adept at jump throws and backhand tosses, the latter of which was rare in Nippon Professional Baseball. In retirement, Kamata became a youth baseball coach, benefactor, and baseball commentator. Kamata was diagnosed with lung cancer in May 2019, hospitalized for treatment in July, and died of the disease in an Ashiya, Hyōgo hospital on 1 August 2019.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Minoru Kamada?
Japanese baseball player (1939-2019)
When was Minoru Kamada born?
Minoru Kamada was born on 8 March 1939 in Hyōgo Prefecture.
When did Minoru Kamada die?
Minoru Kamada died on 1 August 2019 in Ashiya.
What was Minoru Kamada's occupation?
Minoru Kamada was a baseball player.
What nationality was Minoru Kamada?
Minoru Kamada was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Minoru Kamata (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Minoru Kamada. https://biography.guide/minoru-kamada/
MLA: "Minoru Kamada." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/minoru-kamada/.
Chicago: "Minoru Kamada." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/minoru-kamada/.
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