About Shōta Ōba
Born 1985. Shōta Ōba is a Japanese baseball player.
is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks from 2008 to 2014.
Career In 2008, Oba set a Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks club record with 16 strikeouts in a game. The record was later surpassed in 2025 by Liván Moinelo, who recorded 18 strikeouts.
On 1 October 2016, Oba was released by the Chunichi Dragons only one year after signing via a cash deal with the Hawks.
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Who is Shōta Ōba?
Japanese baseball player
When was Shōta Ōba born?
Shōta Ōba was born on 27 June 1985 in Adachi.
What is Shōta Ōba's occupation?
Shōta Ōba is a baseball player.
What nationality is Shōta Ōba?
Shōta Ōba is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shōta Ōba. https://biography.guide/shota-oba/
MLA: "Shōta Ōba." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shota-oba/.
Chicago: "Shōta Ōba." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shota-oba/.
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