Mamoru Tanaka
Mamoru Tanaka
Born: December 1, 1934
Itami, Hyogo JP
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 1B, SS
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 190
Career: 1954-1961
Mamoru Tanaka compiled a career batting average of .243 with 14 home runs and 139 RBI in his 614-game career with the Hankyu Braves. He began playing during the 1954 season and last took the field during the 1961 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1955 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 63 | 41 | 39 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | .282 | .317 | .359 | .676 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 90 | 75 | 69 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17 | .232 | .284 | .275 | .559 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 85 | 181 | 165 | 19 | 38 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 32 | .230 | .282 | .352 | .633 | 58 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1958 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 72 | 195 | 181 | 16 | 46 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 35 | .254 | .295 | .354 | .649 | 64 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 75 | 170 | 164 | 7 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 30 | .232 | .259 | .311 | .570 | 51 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 125 | 456 | 422 | 32 | 112 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 52 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 66 | .265 | .296 | .377 | .672 | 159 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 98 | 234 | 219 | 14 | 46 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 41 | .210 | .253 | .306 | .559 | 67 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Totals | 614 | 1357 | 1264 | 100 | 307 | 43 | 20 | 14 | 139 | 15 | 12 | 63 | 232 | .243 | .281 | .342 | .622 | 432 | 40 | 6 | 17 | 7 | 2 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | OF | 3 | .000 | |||||
| 1955 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | OF | 52 | .000 | |||||
| 1955 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | SS | 2 | .000 | |||||
| 1956 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | OF | 79 | .000 | |||||
| 1956 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 1B | 3 | .000 | |||||
| 1957 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | OF | 66 | .000 | |||||
| 1958 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | OF | 61 | .000 | |||||
| 1959 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | OF | 46 | .000 | |||||
| 1960 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | OF | 118 | .000 | |||||
| 1961 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | OF | 77 | .000 | |||||
| Totals | 507 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1955 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1956 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1957 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1958 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1959 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1960 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1961 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves |
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