Atsuki Taneichi

Atsuki Taneichi
Chiba Lotte Marines – No. 16
Pitcher
Born: (1998-09-07) September 7, 1998
Misawa, Aomori, Japan
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
NPB debut
October 21, 2018, for the Chiba Lotte Marines
Career statistics
(through 2025 season)
Win–loss record37–31
Earned run average3.30
Strikeouts672
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Japan
U-23 Baseball World Cup
2018 Barranquilla Team

Atsuki Taneichi (種市 篤暉, Taneichi Atsuki; born September 7, 1998) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Chiba Lotte Marines.[1][2]

Professional career

Taneichi's professional career began when he was drafted by the Chiba Lotte Marines in the sixth round of the 2016 NPB draft. He spent his rookie year honing his skills in the NPB Farm Leagues. He represented Japan in the 2018 U-23 Baseball World Cup. He underwent surgery that sidelined him for most of the 2021 season.

He was selected as an NPB All-Star in 2023.

References

  1. ^ 一般社団法人日本野球機構. "Register: Taneichi, Atsuki (Chiba Lotte Marines)". Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  2. ^ "16種市 篤暉選手名鑑2020|千葉ロッテマリーンズ". Retrieved 18 April 2020.