2B Norihito 'Dingle' Yamada #22
Johnston Institute Battle Kings THS
Age: 18 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Very Good
05/05/1959
 OA: 35 POT: 70
BNN Index | THS | SCORES | STANDINGS | STATS | TEAMS | PLAYERS | TRANSACTIONS | HISTORY
2B NORIHITO 'DINGLE' YAMADA #22 - AGE: 18 - BATS: R - THROWS: R - MORALE: VERY GOOD
G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP SLG SB WAR
39 141 52 12 1 14 48 27 22 .369 .474 .766 1 2.0
BATTING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.  
Contact 40 40 40 70
BABIP 40 40 40 70
Avoid K's 40 45 40 65
Gap 45 45 45 80
Power 35 35 35 55
Eye 40 40 40 65
FIELDING RATINGS
Catcher Infield Outfield
Range: - 45 30
Errors: - 55 40
Arm: 25 50 30
Turn DP: - 50 -
Framing: 20 - -
POSITION RATINGS
Pitcher: - Shortstop: 30
Catcher: - Left Field: -
1st Base: 25 Center Field: -
2nd Base: 40 Right Field: -
3rd Base: 25
       
RUN/BUNT
Running Speed: 50
Stealing Aggressiveness: 65
Stealing Ability: 60
Baserunning Inst.: 45
Sacrifice Bunt: 70
Bunt for Hit: 55
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result AB R H BI HR BB K SB
11/07/1958 TPE Win, 11-2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
11/06/1958 GER Win, 4-1 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
11/04/1958 @ GER Win, 5-3 3 1 1 1 0 1 2 0
11/03/1958 @ TPE Loss, 3-4 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
11/12/1957 ENG Win, 10-9 4 2 2 2 1 1 0 1
11/11/1957 @ CUB Loss, 1-7 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
11/10/1957 CUB Loss, 1-3 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
11/08/1957 @ GER Win, 5-4 4 1 3 1 0 1 0 0
11/07/1957 ENG Loss, 5-7 4 1 1 2 1 1 0 0
11/05/1957 @ ENG Loss, 1-4 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
PERSONALITY
Constantly trying to find ways to improve his game.
Personality Class: Unknown
Birthday:01/05/1941
Born in:Shimonoseki, YAM
Nationality:Japanese
Height:5' 11"
Weight:170 lbs
Local Popularity:Popular
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:Minor League Contract
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:None, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:None
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:-
TOBA HIGH SCHOOL 1959 BATTING STATS
Batting G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K AVG OBP SLG OPS WOBA ISO wRC+
Overall 39 141 52 12 1 14 48 39 27 22 .369 .474 .766 1.240 .493 .397 180
Batting GS PA HP IW CI GDP SH SF TB EBH SB CS SB% RC RC/27 WAR  
Overall 39 173 3 7 0 3 0 2 108 27 1 0 100.0 52.8 15.15 2.0  
Batting   AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS
Versus Left   38 14 3 0 4 8 12 8 5 0 0 1 .368 .489 .763 1.253
Versus Right   103 38 9 1 10 40 27 19 17 2 0 2 .369 .468 .767 1.235
Batting   AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS
Last Year   167 65 15 2 16 45 44 34 30 3 0 2 .389 .490 .790 1.281
2 Years Ago   143 44 7 2 6 26 25 32 21 2 0 0 .308 .429 .510 .940
Career   451 161 34 5 36 119 108 93 73 7 0 5 .357 .466 .694 1.160
CAREER BATTING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ wRC+ WAR
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE BATTING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB HP SF K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS OPS+ wRC+ WAR
1957 Japan - WJC 16 7 31 9 3 1 2 6 5 3 0 1 2 1 0 .290 .343 .645 .988 157 168 0.5
1957 Johnston Institute - HS 16 40 143 44 7 2 6 26 25 32 0 2 21 0 0 .308 .429 .510 .940 125 123 0.7
1958 Japan - WYC 17 4 14 4 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 .286 .333 .429 .762 118 125 0.0
1958 Johnston Institute - HS 17 41 167 65 15 2 16 45 44 34 2 3 30 4 1 .389 .490 .790 1.281 198 192 2.6
1959 Johnston Institute - HS 18 39 141 52 12 1 14 48 39 27 3 2 22 1 0 .369 .474 .766 1.240 187 180 2.0
Total THS 120 451 161 34 5 36 119 108 93 5 7 73 5 1 .357 .466 .694 1.160 171 166
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
1957 Johnston Institute - HS 2B 22 12 26 21 4 47 0 1.000 121.0 3.50 -0.6 .927
1957 Johnston Institute - HS 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 3.0 0.00 0.0 .000
1957 Johnston Institute - HS SS 25 25 37 57 7 97 3 .969 200.0 4.23 -1.0 .979
1957 Japan - WJC SS 7 7 14 20 6 36 2 .944 62.0 4.94 -0.1 .976
1958 Japan - WYC 1B 4 4 36 4 2 41 1 .976 26.0 13.85 -0.5 1.018
1958 Johnston Institute - HS 2B 40 40 69 79 20 150 2 .987 360.2 3.69 -0.1 .971
1959 Johnston Institute - HS 2B 37 37 55 59 8 118 4 .966 310.0 3.31 +0.2 1.009
1959 Johnston Institute - HS SS 2 2 2 6 2 8 0 1.000 13.0 5.54 +0.1 1.086
TOTAL 1B 4 4 36 4 2 41 1 .976 26.0 13.85 -0.5 1.018
TOTAL 2B 99 89 150 159 32 315 6 .981 791.2 3.51 -0.5 .979
TOTAL 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 3.0 0.00 0.0 .000
TOTAL SS 34 34 53 83 15 141 5 .965 275.0 4.45 -0.9 .984
PLAYER HISTORY
01/30/1957 Joined the Johnston Institute Battle Kings.
11/04/1957 Named to the 1957 World Junior Championship for the Japan.
01/01/1958 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (75); Power: 35 (55); Eye: 40 (70).
04/01/1958 Goes 0-3 against the St. Martin's Prep Marksmen, ending his hitting streak at 23 games.
04/28/1958 Wins the 1958 THS NAHS Platinum Stick Award at 2B.
04/30/1958 Finished 2nd in 1958 THS NAHS Most Valuable Player Award voting.
11/03/1958 Named to the 1958 World Youth Championship for the Japan.
11/09/1958 Injured on 11/07/1958, diagnosed with a sprained ankle, will miss 4-5 weeks.
01/01/1959 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (70); Power: 35 (55); Eye: 40 (70).
03/23/1959 Was selected to the 1959 TOBA High School All-Star Game.
04/29/1959 Wins the 1959 THS NAHS Platinum Stick Award at 2B.
05/01/1959 Finished 3rd in 1959 THS NAHS Most Valuable Player Award voting.
LEADERBOARD APPEARANCES
Year 2B Rank
1957 3 3
Year 3B Rank
1957 1 3
1958 1 3
Year SB Rank
1957 1 3
Year SF Rank
1957 1 1
Year EBH Rank
1957 6 2
Year SLG Rank
1957 .645 10
Year ISO Rank
1957 .355 7
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