Tsuyoshi Nishioka

Japanese professional baseball player

Tsuyoshi Nishioka - Japanese professional baseball player
Born

July 27th, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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Played professional baseball in Japan and Major League Baseball. Initially played for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), where contributed to the team’s success and won the 2010 Japan Series. In 2011, transitioned to MLB, signing with the Minnesota Twins. Noted for versatility as an infielder and speed on the bases.

Won the 2010 Japan Series with Chiba Lotte Marines

Played for the Minnesota Twins in MLB

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