Retro NPB Hanshin Tigers Tsuyoshi Nishioka Baseball Jersey White 2017 #5
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This is a Mizuno jersey of Tsuyoshi Nishioka from the Hanshin Tigers Official Fan Club. This jersey is not available for sale overseas and is exclusively sold at official Hanshin Tigers Fan Club stores.
Nishioka played for the Buffaloes from 2006 to 2010. He was a standout player for the team, and in 2010 he led the league with a .340 batting average. He was also named to the NPB All-Star team that year.
After the 2010 season, Nishioka signed a four-year, $9.5 million contract with the Minnesota Twins. He made his MLB debut in 2011, and he played in 100 games that season. He had a disappointing rookie season, batting .215 with 50 hits and 20 RBIs.
Nishioka returned to Japan in 2014, and he signed with the Hanshin Tigers. He played for the Tigers for six seasons, and he had a successful career with the team. He was a .280 career hitter with the Tigers, and he was named to the NPB All-Star team in 2016. After the 2019 season, Nishioka was released by the Tigers. He signed with the Tochigi Golden Braves of the Baseball Challenge League in 2020. He is still playing for the Golden Braves today.
The Hanshin Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan. They are a member of the Central League in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). The Tigers were founded in 1935 and play their home games at Koshien Stadium.
The Tigers have won five Japan Series championships (1954, 1955, 1962, 1965, and 2003) and 11 Central League pennants. They are one of the most popular teams in Japan, and their fans are known for being rowdy and passionate.
The Tigers' fans are known for their unique cheering style, waving towels and chanting slogans. They are also known for their rowdy behavior, sometimes leading to violence. In 1985, a riot broke out at Koshien Stadium after the Tigers lost to the Yomiuri Giants in the Japan Series. The riot resulted in several injuries and arrests.
Several notable Japanese players from the Hanshin Tigers, such as Shintaro Fujinami, Kenji Johjima, Tsuyoshi Shinjo, Keichi Yabu, Kei Igawa, and Kyuji Fujikawa, have successfully transitioned to Major League Baseball (MLB), leaving an indelible mark on both leagues.
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Condition: Retro New
Color: Black / White
| Measurements: | M |
| Sleeve Length | 34cm |
| Total Width | 56cm |
| Jersey Length | 69cm |
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