About Norio Tanabe
Born 1966. Norio Tanabe is a Japanese baseball player and baseball manager.
is a former Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball player. He played for the Seibu Lions and Yomiuri Giants.
In 1986, Tanabe was one of several Lions players who played on loan for the San Jose Bees. He led the club in hits, home runs, and runs batted in.
In 2002, Tanabe rejoined the Lions as a coach. He was serving as the club's hitting coach when he took over as manager in June 2014. On September 27, 2016, Tanabe announced he would resign at the end of the season.
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Who is Norio Tanabe?
Japanese baseball player
When was Norio Tanabe born?
Norio Tanabe was born on 11 May 1966 in Fujiyoshida.
What is Norio Tanabe's occupation?
Norio Tanabe is a baseball player and baseball manager.
What nationality is Norio Tanabe?
Norio Tanabe is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Norio Tanabe. https://biography.guide/norio-tanabe/
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