Yoshihiro Ariga

Yoshihiro Ariga (有賀 佳弘)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8", Weight 161 lb.

• School Waseda University
• High School Waseda Jitsugyo High School

• Born October 15, 1957 in Chofu, Tokyo Japan

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Biographical Information

Outfielder Yoshihiro Ariga was drafted by the Hankyu Braves in the 4th round of the 1981 NPB draft, and he hit .147/.147/.265 in 26 games in his first season. He played 69 games (with a career-high 152 PA) with a .246/.329/.338 batting line in 1983, then he slumped to .120/.254/.120 in 62 plate appearances in 1984. Ariga didn't reach the big club in 1985, and he was traded to the Chunichi Dragons for cash. He was 1-for-8 in 20 games in 1986, and he announced his retirement.

Overall, Ariga hit .198/.282/.270 with 44 hits in 4 seasons in NPB.

Sources

• Wiki Japan