Kenta Tanigawara
Kenta Tanigawara
Born: April 16, 1997
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: C
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 191
Career: 2021-2025
Kenta Tanigawara compiled a career batting average of .233 with 4 home runs and 19 RBI in his 182-game career with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks. He began playing during the 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 59 | 57 | 48 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 21 | .146 | .255 | .229 | .484 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 71 | 75 | 64 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 18 | .234 | .324 | .359 | .684 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 4 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .444 | .500 | .778 | 1.278 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 48 | 79 | 72 | 12 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 20 | .264 | .329 | .486 | .815 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 182 | 221 | 193 | 39 | 45 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 61 | .233 | .317 | .394 | .710 | 76 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | OF | 48 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .521 |
| 2021 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | C | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 2022 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | C | 8 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 2.125 |
| 2022 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | OF | 57 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .614 |
| 2024 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | C | 4 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 4.500 |
| 2025 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | C | 23 | 88 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 4.261 |
| 2025 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | OF | 10 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .947 | 1.800 |
| Totals | 87 | 150 | 13 | 1 | 1 | .994 | 1.874 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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