Hikaru Kawase
Hikaru Kawase
Born: September 15, 1997
, JP
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 2B, 3B, OF
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 139
Career: 2018-2025
Hikaru Kawase compiled a career batting average of .238 with 2 home runs and 54 RBI in his 413-game career with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks. He began playing during the 2018 season and last took the field during the 2025 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 13 | 36 | 32 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .188 | .235 | .219 | .454 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 29 | 37 | 34 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | .176 | .200 | .176 | .376 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 70 | 164 | 141 | 12 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 26 | .191 | .253 | .248 | .501 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 21 | 30 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .185 | .241 | .185 | .427 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 73 | 106 | 90 | 15 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 21 | .278 | .327 | .333 | .660 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 105 | 156 | 138 | 17 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 24 | .261 | .295 | .304 | .599 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 102 | 224 | 190 | 21 | 50 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 37 | .263 | .336 | .347 | .684 | 66 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 413 | 753 | 652 | 71 | 155 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 54 | 10 | 7 | 51 | 131 | .238 | .293 | .293 | .586 | 191 | 12 | 2 | 43 | 5 | 1 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | SS | 7 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 3.714 |
| 2018 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 2B | 6 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 4 | .958 | 3.833 |
| 2019 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 2B | 14 | 19 | 16 | 2 | 2 | .946 | 2.500 |
| 2019 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | SS | 14 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 2 | .947 | 1.286 |
| 2020 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | SS | 62 | 68 | 125 | 3 | 32 | .985 | 3.113 |
| 2020 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 2B | 10 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 2 | .900 | 1.800 |
| 2021 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 |
| 2021 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 2B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 1.500 |
| 2021 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | SS | 12 | 18 | 22 | 0 | 8 | 1.000 | 3.333 |
| 2021 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 2022 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 1B | 24 | 43 | 3 | 1 | 1 | .979 | 1.917 |
| 2022 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 3B | 23 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 0 | .964 | 1.174 |
| 2022 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 2B | 15 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 2 | .958 | 1.533 |
| 2022 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | SS | 13 | 7 | 31 | 0 | 5 | 1.000 | 2.923 |
| 2024 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 3B | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 2024 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | SS | 41 | 36 | 50 | 0 | 11 | 1.000 | 2.098 |
| 2024 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 2B | 34 | 21 | 28 | 1 | 4 | .980 | 1.441 |
| 2024 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 1B | 21 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 2.333 |
| 2025 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 1B | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 1.833 |
| 2025 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 3B | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 1.167 |
| 2025 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | SS | 59 | 37 | 73 | 1 | 10 | .991 | 1.864 |
| 2025 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 2B | 28 | 42 | 60 | 1 | 16 | .990 | 3.643 |
| Totals | 260 | 256 | 315 | 8 | 67 | .986 | 2.196 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | |||
| 2019 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | |||
| 2020 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | |||
| 2021 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | |||
| 2022 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | |||
| 2023 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | |||
| 2024 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | |||
| 2025 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks |
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