Natsuki Higashidani
Natsuki Higashidani
Born: July 13, 1930
Goshima-gun, Okayama JP
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 1B
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 165
Career: 1950-1958
Natsuki Higashidani compiled a career batting average of .235 with 13 home runs and 132 RBI in his 723-game career with the Hankyu Braves, Tombo Unions and Toei Flyers. He began playing during the 1950 season and last took the field during the 1958 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 84 | 263 | 244 | 25 | 59 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 36 | .242 | .297 | .385 | .682 | 94 | 6 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 1951 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 94 | 288 | 254 | 26 | 69 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 23 | .272 | .351 | .386 | .737 | 98 | 9 | 5 | 3 | ||
| 1952 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 94 | 250 | 229 | 24 | 62 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 20 | .271 | .332 | .380 | .712 | 87 | 5 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1953 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 97 | 213 | 192 | 18 | 45 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 28 | .234 | .310 | .302 | .612 | 58 | 6 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1954 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 97 | 213 | 192 | 18 | 45 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 28 | .234 | .310 | .302 | .612 | 58 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1955 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Tombo Unions | 92 | 161 | 147 | 12 | 30 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 29 | .204 | .261 | .272 | .533 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Toei Flyers | 67 | 120 | 110 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 25 | .164 | .227 | .218 | .445 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Toei Flyers | 86 | 148 | 135 | 13 | 27 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 22 | .200 | .265 | .333 | .599 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Toei Flyers | 12 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .154 | .154 | .154 | .308 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 723 | 1669 | 1516 | 139 | 357 | 48 | 31 | 13 | 132 | 25 | 23 | 134 | 215 | .235 | .302 | .334 | .636 | 506 | 36 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | OF | 75 | .000 | |||||
| 1951 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | OF | 90 | .000 | |||||
| 1952 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | OF | 82 | .000 | |||||
| 1953 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | OF | 75 | .000 | |||||
| 1953 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 1B | 3 | .000 | |||||
| 1954 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | OF | 64 | .000 | |||||
| 1954 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 1B | 2 | .000 | |||||
| 1955 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Tombo Unions | OF | 58 | .000 | |||||
| 1956 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Toei Flyers | OF | 38 | .000 | |||||
| 1957 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Toei Flyers | OF | 44 | .000 | |||||
| 1958 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Toei Flyers | OF | 3 | .000 | |||||
| Totals | 534 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1951 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1952 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1953 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1954 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1955 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Tombo Unions | |||
| 1956 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Toei Flyers | |||
| 1957 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Toei Flyers | |||
| 1958 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Toei Flyers |
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