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Chihiro Kaneko
Kaneko with the Orix Buffaloes
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters – No. 91
Pitcher / Coach
Born: (1983-11-08)November 8, 1983 (age 41) Sanjo,Niigata, Japan
Batted: Left Threw: Right
NPB debut
April 12, 2006, for the Orix Buffaloes
Last NPB appearance
May 22, 2022, for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
Career statistics
Win–loss record	130-94
Earned run average	3.08
Strikeouts	1,721
Teams
As player Orix Buffaloes (2005–2018) Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (2019–2022) As coach Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (2024–present)
Career highlights and awards
Pacific League MVP (2014) Eiji Sawamura Award (2014) 2× Pacific League Wins Champion (2010, 2014) Pacific LeagueERA Champion (2014) Pacific League Strikeout Champion (2013) Pacific LeagueBest Nine Award (2014) Pacific LeagueGolden Glove Award (2014) 3×NPB All-Star (2009, 2014, 2017)

Chihiro Kaneko (金子 千尋,Kaneko Chihiro, born November 8, 1983) is aJapanese formerprofessional baseballpitcher. He played inNippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for theOrix Buffaloes andHokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.

Kaneko pitched for theOrix Buffaloes. He won thePacific League Most Valuable Player Award and theEiji Sawamura Award in 2014. He became afree agent after the 2018 season,^[1] and signed with theHokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.^[2]

On October 19, 2019, Kaneko signed a 1-year extension to remain with the Fighters.^[3]

• Career statistics fromBaseball Reference (Minors)

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