Kazuya Ojima
Kazuya Ojima | |
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Chiba Lotte Marines – No. 14 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: (1996-07-07) July 7, 1996 (age 28) Kōnosu, Saitama, Japan | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
NPB debut | |
April 4, 2019, for the Chiba Lotte Marines | |
Career statistics (through 2023 season) | |
Win–loss record | 33-34 |
Earned Run Average | 3.58 |
Strikeouts | 423 |
Saves | 0 |
Teams | |
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Kazuya Ojima (小島 和哉, Ojima Kazuya, born July 7, 1996) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Chiba Lotte Marines.[1]
Professional career
Ojima's professional career began to gain significant traction with the Chiba Lotte Marines, where his left-handed pitching has been a crucial asset. His stats speak volumes about his growth and adaptability in the game. For instance, in the 2019 season, he achieved a commendable 2.86 ERA over 24 games, showcasing his potential as a reliable pitcher. This performance was a stepping stone that set the pace for the subsequent seasons.
The 2020 season saw Ojima refining his craft, ending with a 3.73 ERA and a 1.350 WHIP over 20 games, indicating his ability to maintain a strong presence on the field. His performance was not unnoticed, as he garnered attention for two consecutive starts without allowing an earned run, a feat that highlighted his improving command and control.
As his career progressed, Ojima continued to hone his skills. The 2021 season was particularly noteworthy, with Ojima achieving a 3.64 ERA and contributing to his team's success with a .667 winning percentage over 27 games. His endurance and stamina were evident as he pitched a substantial 160.2 innings, a clear indication of his role as a workhorse for the Marines.
The following years, 2022 and 2023, were marked by consistent performances, with ERAs of 3.14 and 3.47, respectively. These figures were reflective of Ojima's persistent efforts to remain a competitive force in the league. The 2024 season, while still in progress, has seen Ojima maintain a solid stance with a 4.31 ERA over 15 games, further solidifying his reputation as a steadfast pitcher.
References
- ^ "ロッテ3位小島が契約 早大先輩和田トレで体力強化 - プロ野球 : 日刊スポーツ". nikkansports.com (in Japanese).
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- 11 Hirokazu Sawamura
- 12 Ayumu Ishikawa
- 14 Kazuya Ojima
- 15 Manabu Mima
- 16 Atsuki Taneichi
- 17 Rōki Sasaki
- 18 Kōta Futaki
- 19 Yūki Karakawa
- 20 Taiki Tōjō
- 24 Yūsuke Azuma
- 28 Riku Kikuchi
- 29 Yūji Nishino
- 30 Atsuya Hirohata
- 31 Hikaru Ohtani
- 33 Akira Yagi
- 34 Shūta Takano
- 35 Haruya Tanaka
- 36 Kōshirō Sakamoto
- 37 Fumiya Ono
- 40 Takahiro Nishimura
- 41 Dallas Keuchel
- 42 C. C. Mercedes
- 43 Seiun Akiyama
- 46 Daiki Iwashita
- 47 Shōta Suzuki
- 48 Toshiya Nakamura
- 49 Fumiya Motomae
- 52 Naoya Masuda
- 53 Yūto Kimura
- 56 Shunsuke Nakamori
- 58 Tokito Kawamura
- 59 Hibiki Hayasaka
- 60 Rikuto Yokoyama
- 62 Ryōtarō Mori
- 66 Keisuke Sawada
- 69 Jimmy Cordero
- 91 Akira Niho
- 92 Yūki Kuniyoshi
- 93 Ryō Yoshida
- 2 Kō Matsukawa
- 27 Tatsuhiro Tamura
- 32 Toshiya Satoh
- 45 Shōta Ueda
- 55 Tomoya Kakinuma
- 65 Ryūsei Terachi
- 00 Raito Ikeda
- 4 Atsuki Tomosugi
- 5 Hisanori Yasuda
- 7 Yūdai Fujioka
- 8 Shōgo Nakamura
- 10 Kyūto Ueda
- 13 Taiga Hirasawa
- 39 Seichirō Ohshita
- 44 Seiya Inoue
- 57 Ryūsei Ogawa
- 67 Kenta Chatani
- 68 Yūta Kaneda
- 99 Neftalí Soto
- 0 Takashi Ogino
- 1 Kyōta Fujiwara
- 3 Katsuya Kakunaka
- 22 Gregory Polanco
- 23 Shingo Ishikawa
- 25 Hiromi Oka
- 38 Akito Takabe
- 50 Aito
- 51 Kōki Yamaguchi
- 61 Daito Yamamoto
- 63 Kōshirō Wada
- 64 Tsuyoshi Sugano
- 120 Fūki Tanaka (P)
- 121 Seiya Dohi (P)
- 124 Takurō Furuya (P)
- 125 Kirato Nagashimada (P)
- 127 Yūto Yoshikawa (P)
- 128 Kaiki Shirahama (P)
- 133 Ryōta Takeuchi (P)
- 126 Ryōsuke Murayama (C)
- 137 Kōnoshin Tomiyama (C)
- 129 Rui Katsumata (IF)
- 130 Kaisei Kurokawa (IF)
- 134 Shinya Matsuishi (IF)
- 135 Hikaru Kōno (OF)
- 136 Kazuki Fujita (OF)
- 138 Andy Martin (OF)
coaching
- Manager: 21 Masato Yoshii
- Head/Batting coach: 70 Kazuya Fukuura
- Pitching coaches: 84 Tomohiro Kuroki, 82 Shingo Ono
- Batting coach: 71 Shūichi Murata
- Battery coach: 73 Takeshi Kanazawa
- Strategy coach: 88 Makoto Kaneko
- Infield defense/base running coach: 87 Shunichi Nemoto
- Outfield defense/base running coach: 80 Akira Ōtsuka
- General coach/Coordinator: 90 Hidekazu Mitsuyama
coaching
- Manager: 86 Saburō
- Chief pitching coach: 85 Tomohisa Ōtani
- Pitching coach: 78 Kenji Ōtonari
- Batting coaches: 75 Kōichi Hori, 77 Kenta Kurihara
- Battery coach: 76 Naoya Emura
- Infield defense/base running coach: 72 Ryō Miki
- Outfield defense/base running coaches: 83 Kenji Morozumi, 81 Shōta Ishimine
- Development/pitching coach: 79 Takahiro Matsunaga