Norbert Semanaka

Norbert Semanaka da Rocha (瀬間仲ノルベルト)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 1", Weight 198 lb.

• High School Nissho Gakuen High School

• Born May 31, 1984 in Tupã, São Paulo Brazil

BR register page

Biographical Information

First Baseman Norbert Semanaka was drafted by the Chunichi Dragons in the 7th round of the 2002 NPB draft. Because he didn't live in Japan for five straight years, he was still considered a foreign player. Semanaka was the first player in NPB history to be drafted and still needed to use the foreign player spot. The rule was abolished in 2004, and Semanaka was considered a local player then. However, he didn't reach the top team, and he was released in 2005. He also represented Brazil in the 2003 Baseball World Cup (.258/.378/.419 as their main DH) and 2004 Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

Sources

• Wiki Japan