Tsuyoshi Nishioka
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2012)
Tsuyoshi Nishioka was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2012 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 2 seasons. In 71 career games, he hit .215 with 50 hits and 20 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-04-01
- Last Game
- 2012-08-08
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 233 | 14 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 16 | 44 | .215 | .267 | .236 | .503 | -886 |
Career AVG .215 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.
Career SLG .236 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.
Career OPS .503 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 68 | 221 | 14 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 15 | 43 | .226 | .255 (-11%) | .320 (-13%) | .399 (-38%) | .719 (-27%) | -886.3 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 71 | 233 | 14 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 16 | 44 | .215 | — | — | — | — | -886 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (71 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 96 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 9 | .240 |
| Away | 39 | 137 | 11 | 27 | 0 | 11 | .197 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-08 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-08-07 | MIN | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-08-06 | MIN | CLE | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-09-09 | MIN | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-05 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-04 | MIN | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-03 | MIN | LAA | L | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011-09-02 | MIN | LAA | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-08-30 | MIN | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-08-29 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 60 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Tsuyoshi Nishioka's recorded salaries total $3,000,000 over 1 season, in 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nishioka's career ran from 2011 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2012.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | MIN | AL | $3,000,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $3,000,000 | ||
Tsuyoshi Nishioka: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 1, 2011 and the final game on August 8, 2012, Tsuyoshi Nishioka built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Minnesota Twins from 2011 to 2012. Nishioka played primarily as a shortstop and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Born on July 27, 1984, in Osaka, Osaka, Japan, Nishioka was listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 175 pounds.
Nishioka's career batting table shows 71 games, 233 at bats and 50 hits, a .215 average, adding 20 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .267 and .236 give Nishioka a career OPS of .503. Measured against the leagues Nishioka played in, the .215 career average compares with a .255 league average over the same seasons, 15.8% below the league. No season topped the 50 hits of 2011. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .226 in 2011, did not top the league's .255.
Nishioka played 60 games at shortstop, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at second base (9) and designated hitter (1). The fielding table credits Nishioka with 96 putouts, 172 assists and 10 errors at shortstop.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tsuyoshi Nishioka
- What years did Tsuyoshi Nishioka play?
- Tsuyoshi Nishioka played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2012.
- Was Tsuyoshi Nishioka a pitcher?
- No. Tsuyoshi Nishioka was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Tsuyoshi Nishioka hit?
- Tsuyoshi Nishioka hit 0 career home runs with 50 hits.
- What teams did Tsuyoshi Nishioka play for?
- Tsuyoshi Nishioka played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (2011–2012).
- What were Tsuyoshi Nishioka's career stats?
- In 71 games, Tsuyoshi Nishioka had 50 hits, 20 RBI, 14 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .215 batting average.
- How much did Tsuyoshi Nishioka earn in his career?
- Tsuyoshi Nishioka's recorded salaries total $3,000,000 over 1 season, in 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nishioka's career ran from 2011 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2012.
- What was Tsuyoshi Nishioka's salary?
- Tsuyoshi Nishioka's recorded salary was $3,000,000 in 2011.
- What position did Tsuyoshi Nishioka play?
- Tsuyoshi Nishioka played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tsuyoshi Nishioka and how much did he weigh?
- Tsuyoshi Nishioka was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 175 pounds.
- What was Tsuyoshi Nishioka's career batting average?
- Tsuyoshi Nishioka batted .215 over his career, with 50 hits in 233 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tsuyoshi Nishioka have?
- Tsuyoshi Nishioka drove in 20 runs in his career.
- Is Tsuyoshi Nishioka in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tsuyoshi Nishioka has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.