Ryuji Kitaura

Ryuji Kitaura (北浦 竜次)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 0", Weight 187 lbs.

• High School Hakuoh University Ashikaga High School

• Born January 12, 2000 in Nasushiobara, Tochigi Japan

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Biographical Information

Ryuji Kitaura has played in Nippon Pro Baseball.

Kitaura was drafted by the Nippon Ham Fighters in the 5th round of the 2017 NPB draft; the scout was Shunji Nishi. He only pitched 13 games combined for the big club in his first four seasons, and he won the ERA title of the Eastern League with 1.74 in 2020. Kitaura had a 2.35 ERA in 11 games for the top team in 2022, and his ERA was 3.09 in 12 appearances in 2023. He pitched 12 games with a 3.18 ERA in 2024, but he stayed in the minors in 2025 and he was released. The Yomiuri Giants signed him.

Sources

• Wiki Japan