Shunpeita Yamashita is a professional Japanese baseball pitcher in Osaka, Japan and is currently a key player for the Orix Buffaloes in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

Shunpeita Yamashita was drafted #1 overall in 2020 and started playing with the Orix Buffaloes in 2023. The transition from the amateur ranks to the professional league can be daunting, but Yamashita wasted no time in making an impact, impressing fans and experts alike with his versatility and raw talent.

Raw Numbers 

As of June 13, 2023, Shunpeita Yamashita has maintained an impressive record, recording at least one strikeout per inning in seven out of his eight starts. Furthermore, he has limited the opposition to one run or fewer in six of these outings. Yamashita's performance is marked by both his exceptional pitching speed and precision. He boasts the second-highest average fastball velocity among NPB starters, clocking in at an impressive 96 MPH, and demonstrates exceptional control over the ball. He consistently attacks the strike zone, ranking second in strike zone accuracy among starters, and has issued walks to just 7.4% of batters faced all season. Additionally, he has allowed only one home run throughout the entire season.

These game highlights only scratch the surface of Shunpeita Yamashita's professional baseball career. From his early days on the sandlots to the bright lights of professional stadiums, Yamashita has already left an indelible mark on the world of baseball. His ability to deliver in clutch moments, excel as a pitcher and set historic records speaks volumes about his exceptional talent and work ethic.

STATS:

ORIX BUFFALOES - NO. 12

Pitcher 


BORN: July 16, 2002 (age 21)

Minami, Fukuoka, Japan

BATS: Right 

THROWS: Right 

NPB DEBUT: 

April 23, 2023, for the Orix Buffaloes 


CAREER STATISTICS: 

  • INNINGS PITCHED: 95
  • BASE ON BALLS: 30
  • STRIKEOUTS: 101

    • TEAMS

    Orix Buffaloes (2023-Present)