Tsunemi Tsuda

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

He was one of the most famous Japanese right-handed pitchers. He was known as the because from his pitching style with the fastball. His nickname was "Tsune-Gon"(ツネゴン).

He was born in Shūnan, Yamaguchi. He retired in 1991, and died of brain tumor in 1993, when he was 32 years old.

His memorial plate, found at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium, is inscribed with the words "We will never forget about his fastball, smile, courage and bravery".

He led his team in two Japan Series and won one title (1984).

Career 1st pitch: April 10, 1982. 1st win: April 29, 1982. Rookie of the Year Award winner: 1982 Comeback Player of the Year Award winner: 1986 Best Pitcher of Japan Series Award winner: 1986 Relief Man of the Year Award winner: 1989 Japan All-star game: 1983, 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1989 49 W, 90 S, 19 CG, 2 Shutout and 542 K.

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Honours The minor planet 79254 Tsuda was named in his memory on June 1, 2007.