Ryoji Aikawa

Ryoji Aikawa (相川 亮二, Aikawa Ryōji, born July 11, 1976 in Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan) is a former professional Japanese baseball player. He plays catcher for the Yomiuri Giants. [1]

Ryoji Aikawa
Aikawa with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
Yomiuri Giants – No. 79
Catcher / Coach
Born: (1976-07-11) July 11, 1976
Chiba, Japan
Batted: Right Threw: Right
NPB debut
August 21, 1999, for the Yokohama BayStars
Last NPB appearance
October 3, 2017, for the Yomiuri Giants
NPB statistics
(through 2017)
Batting average.260
Home runs69
Hits1150
Teams
As player

As coach

  • Yomiuri Giants (2019–)
Medals
Representing  Japan
Men's Baseball
Olympic Games
2004 Athens Team
World Baseball Classic
2006 San Diego Team

Aikawa was a member of the Japanese national baseball team at the 2006 World Baseball Classic and 2013 World Baseball Classic. He also won the Bronze medal at the 2004 Olympic Games.

Aikawa is a Christian. Aikawa has spoken about his faith saying, "There are always hurdles and obstacles to overcome in daily life, but knowing God is there helps me get through difficult times. I wish more Japanese people would find Jesus Christ as I have, and I am thankful I have been able to play professional baseball for such a long time."[2]

His younger brother, Juri, is an actor and model.[3]

References
  1. "Ryoji Aikawa". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
  2. "Still on the Diamond".
  3. "JURI Profile" (PDF). Gig Management Japan. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
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