Tsunemi Tsuda

Tsunemi Tsuda (津田 恒実, Tsuda Tsunemi, August 1, 1960 – July 20, 1993) was a Japanese baseball player of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Japan's Central League.

Tsunemi Tsuda
Pitcher
Born: August 1, 1960 Shūnan, Yamaguchi, Japan
Died: July 20, 1993 Fukuoka, Japan
Batted: Right Threw: Right
NPB debut
April 10, 1982, for the Hiroshima Carp
Last NPB appearance
April 14, 1991, for the Hiroshima Carp
NPB statistics
Earned run average	3.31
Wins	49
Saves	90
Complete games	19
Shutouts	2
Strikeouts	542
Teams
Hiroshima Toyo Carp (1982–1991)
Career highlights and awards
1982 Central League Rookie of the Year 1× NPB Comeback Player of the Year Award (1986) 1× NPB Relief Man of the Year Award (1989) 5× NPB All-Star (1983, 1986 - 1989)
Member of the Japanese
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction	2012

He was one of the most famous Japanese right-handed pitchers. He was known as the "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 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).