Ryota Katsuki (香月 良太, Katsuki Ryota; born July 27, 1982) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes in 2004, the Orix Buffaloes from 2005 to 2012, and the Yomiuri Giants from 2013 to 2016.
| Ryota Katsuki | |
|---|---|
![]() Katsuki with the Yomiuri Giants | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 27, 1982 Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| NPB debut | |
| September 23, 2004, for the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes | |
| Last NPB appearance | |
| July 28, 2015, for the Yomiuri Giants | |
| NPB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 18–10 |
| Earned run average | 3.88 |
| Strikeouts | 188 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Personal life
editHis younger brother Ryoji is also a former professional baseball player.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- NPB.com
