# 5 – Koji Chikamoto

Name (Japanese): 近本 光司
Date of Birth: November 9, 1994
Hometown: Awaji, Hyogo
High School: Yashiro High (Hyogo)
University: Kwansei Gakuin University (Hyogo)
Industrial League: Osaka Gas
Family Status: Married, 1 daughter
Position: Center Field
Height: 171 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 71 kg (156 lbs)
Throws/Bats: Left/Left
Wears #: 5

Originally Drafted by: Hanshin Tigers, 2018 (Round 1)

Top Squad Debut on: March 29, 2019, vs. Swallows (1-4, RBI triple)

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Social Media: Twitter / Instagram

Career Achievements/Awards: CL Golden Glove (2021-23); CL Best Nine (2021-23); CL All-Star Team (2019, 2021-24); All-Star Game MVP (2019 Game 2); Central League Rookie Hits Record (2019 – 159); CL Stolen Base Title (2019, 2020, 2022-24); Japan Series MVP (2023)


Career Stats:

YRTeamAVGGPPAABH2B3BHRTBRBIRKBBHBPSSFSBCSGIDPOBPSLGOPSRISPE
2019Tigers.2711426405861592079220428111031614336152.313.375.689.2304
2020Tigers.2931205194741392159197458161307713184.344.416.759.3523
2021Tigers.31314061256917833510251509158334422476.354.441.795.3011
2022Tigers.2931325805251541633185347163417613057.352.352.704.3133
2023Tigers.285129585501143241282155483716712052836.379.429.809.3740
2024Tigers.2851416395621601656204457193685041997.365.363.728.3214
Career.29080435753217933130374512722704784562704131161684732.351.395.746.31415

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