Tsunemi Tsuda

Tsunemi Tsuda


nihongo|Tsunemi Tsuda|津田恒実|Tsuda Tsunemi, (August 1, 1960 - July 20, 1993) is a former Japanese baseball player of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Japan's Central League.

He was one of most famous Japanese right-handed pitchers. He was known as the nihongo|"Stopper of Flame"|炎のストッパー|Honou-no-Stopper because from his pitching style with the fastball. His nickname was "Tsune-Gon"(ツネゴン).

He was born in Shunan, 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 10th 1982.
*1st win: April 29th 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 asteroid 79254 Tsuda was named in his honour on 1 June 2007.


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