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Chihiro Kaneko (金子 千尋, Kaneko Chihiro, born November 8, 1983) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Orix Buffaloes and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters .
Dec 25, 2022 · After 17 seasons as an NPB pitcher, Chihiro Kaneko has decided it's time to retire. The 130-game winner, who became a free agent in October, announced his decision during a news conference in Sapporo on Friday, December 23. Kaneko only made 11 pitching appearances over the past two seasons for the Hokkaido Nipponham Fighters, his
Nov 12, 2014 · Born on November 8, 1983, in Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture—the same birthplace of Japanese wrestling godfather Giant Baba—Chihiro Kaneko would rise from relative obscurity to become a giant...
Apr 18, 2019 · Chihiro Kaneko returned to his pro baseball roots on Thursday, throwing five scoreless innings to earn the win as the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters defeated the Orix Buffaloes 7-3.
Dec 23, 2022 · Pitcher Chihiro Kaneko, who won a total of 130 wins with professional baseball teams Orix and Nippon-Ham, will be retiring from active duty. Pitcher Kaneko is 39 years old in his 18th year as a professional.
Dec 4, 2018 · The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters announced Tuesday they have reached a contract agreement with right-handed free agent pitcher Chihiro Kaneko, who sepnt 13 seasons with the Orix Buffaloes.
Nov 28, 2018 · Orix Buffaloes right-hander Chihiro Kaneko, who won every postseason award on offer for a pitcher in 2014, will be released, the Pacific League club revealed Wednesday. Kaneko won the PL's MVP...