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Shohei "Giant" Baba
Did the wrestler Giant Baba play in the Japanese league? If so, when and where? Thanks.
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Re: Shohei "Giant" Baba
[ Author: mijow | Posted: Sep 27, 2005 9:28 AM
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Yes, he was scouted by the Yomiuri Giants in 1955 and played mostly in the club's farm team in the Eastern League. He went 12-1 in 1956 and was named the Eastern League's Pitcher of the Year.
Baba pitched only 7 innings for the top team in 1957, but I believe health problems shortened his career. He was signed by the Taiyo Whales in 1960, but I'm not sure of his record there. I know he injured his pitching hand in a bathtub accident and then took up pro wrestling soon after.
More details including stats here [Japan Baseball Daily].
Baba pitched only 7 innings for the top team in 1957, but I believe health problems shortened his career. He was signed by the Taiyo Whales in 1960, but I'm not sure of his record there. I know he injured his pitching hand in a bathtub accident and then took up pro wrestling soon after.
More details including stats here [Japan Baseball Daily].
Re: Shohei "Giant" Baba
[ Author: Guest: John Brooks | Posted: Sep 27, 2005 12:32 PM
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Baba played in 1957, going 0-1 with a 1.29 ERA in 3 games with the Yomiuri Giants. [Japan Baseball Daily]
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Re: Shohei "Giant" Baba
[ Author: Guest: John Brooks | Posted: Sep 28, 2005 9:19 PM
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Height/weight: 6'6" / 187 pounds.
Re: Shohei "Giant" Baba
[ Author: torakichi | Posted: Sep 28, 2005 10:05 PM
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... and in his wrasslin' days was famed for his 16-mon kick. 42cm!
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