Yugo Bandoh
| Yugo Bandoh | |
|---|---|
 Bandoh with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks | |
| Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks – No. 50 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 27, 1995 Naruto, Tokushima, Japan | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| NPB debut | |
| July 14, 2020, for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks | |
| NPB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 10-11 |
| ERA | 2.91 |
| Holds | 22 |
| Saves | 1 |
| Strikeouts | 176 |
| Teams | |
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Yugo Bandoh (板東湧梧, Bandō Yūgo, born December 27, 1995 in Naruto, Tokushima, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball Pitcher for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball.[1]
Early career[edit]
Bandoh participated in the 84th Japanese High School Baseball Invitational Tournament in the spring of his 2nd grade, the 94th Japanese High School Baseball Championship in the summer of his 2nd grade, the 85th Japanese High School Baseball Invitational Tournament in the spring of his 3rd grade, and the 95th Japanese High School Baseball Championship in the summer of 3rd grade, as a pitcher for Naruto High School.[1]
Professional career[edit]
On October 25, 2018, Bandoh was drafted by the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in the 2018 Nippon Professional Baseball draft.[1] During the 2019 season, Bandoh pitched in the Western League of NPB's minor leagues.
On July 14, 2020, Bandoh debuted in the Pacific League against the Orix Buffaloes as a relief pitcher.[2] In the match against the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles on August 6, he pitched as a relief pitcher and became his first Winning pitcher.[3] He also recorded his first Hold on August 14.[4] However, he developed inflammation of his right elbow on September 12, left the team for treatment, and underwent surgery on his right elbow on October 13.[5][6] During the 2020 season, Bandoh recorded 15 games pitched, a 2–2 win–loss record, a 2.56 ERA, 2 holds, and 29 strikeouts in 31.2 innings.
On August 22, 2021, he pitched against the Chiba Lotte Marines and recorded his first Save.[7] In 2021 season, he contributed to the team as a setup man, and finished the regular season with a 44 Games pitched, a 0–2 Win–loss record, a 2.52 ERA, a 16 Holds, a one Save, and a 41 strikeouts in 39.1 innings.
In 2022 season, Bandoh was appointed as a starter pitcher from the middle of the season, and recorded a shutout victory against the Chiba Lotte Marines on September 24.[8] And he finished the regular season with a 25 Games pitched, a 3–3 Win–loss record, a 3.18 ERA, a 3 Holds, and a 48 strikeouts in 62.1 innings.
In 2023 season, Bandoh He contributed to the team as a relief pitcher, but was appointed as the starting pitcher in the game against the Tokyo Yakult Swallows on June 15.[9][10] He finished the regular season with a 30 Games pitched, a 5-4 Win–loss record, a 3.04 ERA, a one holds, and a 58 strikeouts in 83 innings.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Nishinippon Sports baseball news (Japanese) 社会人で運命の出会い/ホークス4位・板東湧梧". Nishinippon Shimbun (in Japanese). December 17, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Nikkan Sports baseball news (Japanese) ソフトバンク2年目イケメン板東「緊張」プロ初登板". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). July 14, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Nikkan Sports baseball news (Japanese) 工藤監督奇襲実った「魔の木曜日」に板東プロ初勝利". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). August 6, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Nikkan Sports baseball news (Japanese) ソフトバンク板東「すごく緊張した」プロ初ホールド". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). August 14, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Nikkan Sports baseball news (Japanese) 「イケメン右腕」ソフトバンク板東が抹消、右肘炎症". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). September 12, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Nikkan Sports baseball news (Japanese) ソフトバンク板東が右肘手術 今季の復帰は絶望". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). October 13, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Nishinippon Sports baseball news 9回を締めたのは板東湧梧 プロ初セーブで岩崎の"代役"全う、工藤監督も称賛". Nishinippon Shimbun (in Japanese). August 22, 2021. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ "Sports Hochi baseball news 【ソフトバンク】イケメン右腕・板東湧梧、120球熱投のプロ初完封 首位キープでマジック6」". Sports Hochi (in Japanese). September 24, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ "Nishinippon Sports baseball news ソフトバンク板東湧梧、先発ローテ入りへ「まず一歩」打球直撃の〝師匠〟とチームを救った大きな今季2勝目". Nishinippon Shimbun (in Japanese). June 3, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ "pacific league.com baseball news 福岡ソフトバンクは板東湧梧が今季初先発". pacific league.com (in Japanese). June 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Career statistics - NPB.jp
- 50 Yugo Bandoh PLAYERS2024 - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Official site