Reiji Kozawa
| Reiji Kozawa | |
|---|---|
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| Tokyo Yakult Swallows – No. 45 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 9, 1998 Mishima, Shizuoka, Japan | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| NPB debut | |
| August 24, 2017, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks | |
| NPB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 2-1 |
| ERA | 4.50 |
| Holds | 0 |
| Saves | 0 |
| Strikeouts | 46 |
| Teams | |
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Reiji Kozawa (小澤 怜史, Kozawa Reiji, born March 9, 1998 in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball.
Professional career
[edit]On October 22, 2015, Kozawa was drafted by the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in the 2015 Nippon Professional Baseball draft.[1] In 2016, Kozawa pitched in informal matches against the Shikoku Island League Plus's teams and amateur baseball teams.
On August 24, 2017, Kozawa debuted in the Pacific League against the Saitama Seibu Lions,[2] and pitched two games in the Pacific League. In June 2018, Kozawa hurt his neck and back and spent the season rehabilitating.[3] On November 20, he left the active roster and signed as a developmental player.[3][4]
In 2019, Kozawa played in the Western League of NPB's minor leagues, and pitched in eight games and recorded an ERA of .193.[5] In 2020, Kozawa played in the Western League, and pitched in six games and recorded an ERA of .5.51.[6] On November 4, Hawks has released him.[7]
Tokyo Yakult Swallows
[edit]On December 14, 2020, Tokyo Yakult Swallows has signed with him as a developmental player.[8]
June 26, 2022, Kozawa re-signed a 6.5 million yen contract with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows as a registered player under control.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nikkan Sports baseball news (Japanese) ソフトバンク2位小沢入団合意 1位純平に負けない". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). November 26, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ "Nikkan Sports baseball news (Japanese) ソフトバンク小沢1軍デビュー「いい経験ができた」". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). August 24, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ a b "Nikkan Sports baseball news (Japanese) ソフトバンク戦力外の小沢、古沢、黒瀬が育成再契約". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). November 20, 2018. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ In the NPB, in addition to the 70 registered players under management (active roster of players), each team can have developmental squad players for the purpose of improving their baseball skills and training manners. They aim to be promoted to registered players under management within the three-year contract period (Non-tender FA players and contract expired players renew their contract every year).
- ^ "Nippon Professional Baseball (Japanese) 2019年度 福岡ソフトバンクホークス 個人投手成績(ウエスタン・リーグ)". NPB.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ "Nippon Professional Baseball (Japanese) 2020年度 福岡ソフトバンクホークス 個人投手成績(ウエスタン・リーグ)". NPB.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ "Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Press release (Japanese) 2020/11/04(水) プレスリリース 来季契約について". Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Official site (in Japanese). November 4, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ "Tokyo Yakult Swallows Press release (Japanese) 近藤弘樹投手、小澤怜史投手が育成契約で入団". Tokyo Yakult Swallows Official site (in Japanese). December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ "Sports Hochi baseball news 【ヤクルト】小沢怜史が4年ぶり支配下契約「ここからまた絶対やってやるって気持ち」". Sports Hochi (in Japanese). June 26, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- NPB.jp
- 123 Reiji Kozawa PLAYERS2020 - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Official site
- 選手名鑑 014 小澤 怜史 - Tokyo Yakult Swallows Official site