Toshiharu Ueda

Toshiharu Ueda
Toshiharu Ueda in 1956
Catcher / Manager
Born: (1937-01-18)January 18, 1937 Kaifu District, Tokushima, Japan
Died: July 1, 2017(2017-07-01) (aged 80) Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
Batted: Right Threw: Right
NPB debut
April 22, 1959, for the Hiroshima Carp
Last NPB appearance
October 17, 1961, for the Hiroshima Carp
NPB statistics (through 1961)
Batting average	.218
Home runs	2
Hits	56
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
As player Hiroshima Carp (1959–1961) As manager Hankyu Braves/Orix Braves (1974–1978, 1981–1990) Nippon-Ham Fighters (1995–1999) As coach Hiroshima Carp/Hiroshima Toyo Carp (1962–1969) Hankyu Braves (1971–1973)
Career highlights and awards
3x Japan Series champion (1975, 1976, 1977)
Member of the Japanese
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction	2003

Toshiharu Ueda (上田 利治, Ueda Toshiharu; January 18, 1937 – July 1, 2017) was a professional Japanese baseball player, coach, and manager. In 20 seasons as a manager, he won 1,322 games and led the Hankyu Braves to three Japan Series titles (which included their first championship in 1975) to go along with five Pacific League pennants. He is one of six managers to win the Japan Series three times in NPB history. He was elected to the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.[1]

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)

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