Zenko Shinobu
Zenko Shinobu (忍 全功)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 8", Weight 154 lb.
- High School Gose Technical High School
- Born January 14, 1949 in Osaka, Osaka Japan
Biographical Information[edit]
Zenko Shinobu was drafted by the Taiyo Whales in the 2nd round of the first 1966 NPB draft, but he didn't reach the big club before the Whales released him in 1971. He signed with the Taiheiyo Club Lions, and he only got 4 more at-bats before he announced his retirement in 1975. He had a .500 career OBP as he was 1-for-4 with two walks, a steal and a run.


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