Yoshiaki Hirai
Yoshiaki Hirai
Born: May 6, 1934
, Kyoto JP
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 2B, 3B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 132
Career: 1957-1964
Yoshiaki Hirai compiled a career batting average of .201 with 0 home runs and 31 RBI in his 597-game career with the Mainichi Orions, Daimai Orions and Kokutetsu Swallows. He began playing during the 1957 season and last took the field during the 1964 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Mainichi Orions | 83 | 190 | 173 | 18 | 33 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 32 | .191 | .238 | .260 | .498 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Daimai Orions | 60 | 73 | 72 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 9 | .222 | .233 | .278 | .511 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Daimai Orions | 54 | 70 | 61 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 7 | .148 | .224 | .164 | .388 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Kokutetsu Swallows | 93 | 234 | 215 | 19 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 25 | .191 | .216 | .228 | .444 | 49 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Kokutetsu Swallows | 64 | 153 | 137 | 18 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 14 | .263 | .279 | .314 | .592 | 43 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Kokutetsu Swallows | 83 | 174 | 167 | 16 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 17 | .204 | .213 | .251 | .465 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Kokutetsu Swallows | 84 | 40 | 34 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | .147 | .171 | .147 | .318 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Kokutetsu Swallows | 76 | 37 | 35 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 3 | .171 | .194 | .171 | .366 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 597 | 971 | 894 | 129 | 180 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 31 | 84 | 30 | 30 | 109 | .201 | .229 | .246 | .475 | 220 | 7 | 2 | 44 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Mainichi Orions | SS | 75 | .000 | |||||
| 1958 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Daimai Orions | SS | 29 | .000 | |||||
| 1959 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Daimai Orions | SS | 23 | .000 | |||||
| 1959 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Daimai Orions | 2B | 16 | .000 | |||||
| 1959 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Daimai Orions | 3B | 1 | .000 | |||||
| 1960 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Kokutetsu Swallows | SS | 84 | .000 | |||||
| 1960 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Kokutetsu Swallows | 3B | 1 | .000 | |||||
| 1961 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Kokutetsu Swallows | SS | 48 | .000 | |||||
| 1962 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Kokutetsu Swallows | 2B | 7 | .000 | |||||
| 1962 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Kokutetsu Swallows | SS | 61 | .000 | |||||
| 1963 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Kokutetsu Swallows | SS | 28 | .000 | |||||
| 1963 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Kokutetsu Swallows | 2B | 2 | .000 | |||||
| 1963 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Kokutetsu Swallows | 3B | 1 | .000 | |||||
| 1964 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Kokutetsu Swallows | 2B | 8 | .000 | |||||
| 1964 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Kokutetsu Swallows | SS | 33 | .000 | |||||
| Totals | 417 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Mainichi Orions | |||
| 1958 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Daimai Orions | |||
| 1959 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Daimai Orions | |||
| 1960 | Foreign Major | Japan Central League | Kokutetsu Swallows | |||
| 1961 | Foreign Major | Japan Central League | Kokutetsu Swallows | |||
| 1962 | Foreign Major | Japan Central League | Kokutetsu Swallows | |||
| 1963 | Foreign Major | Japan Central League | Kokutetsu Swallows | |||
| 1964 | Foreign Major | Japan Central League | Kokutetsu Swallows |
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