Shinya Miyamoto

Shinya Miyamoto (宮本 慎也, Miyamoto Shin'ya; born November 5, 1970) is a former professional baseball player from Suita, Osaka, Japan. He played shortstop.

Batting average.282

Hits2,133

Home runs62

Runs batted in578

Quick facts NPB debut, Last appearance ...

Shinya Miyamoto
Miyamoto with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
Infielder/Coach
Born: (1970-11-05) November 5, 1970 (age 55) Suita, Osaka, Japan
Batted: Right Threw: Right
NPB debut
April 11, 1995, for the Yakult Swallows
Last appearance
2013, for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
NPB statistics
Batting average	.282
Hits	2,133
Home runs	62
Runs batted in	578
Sacrifice bunts	408
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
As player Yakult Swallows/Tokyo Yakult Swallows (1995–2013) As coach Tokyo Yakult Swallows (2009–2013, 2018–2019)
Career highlights and awards
8× Golden Glove Award winner (1997, 1999–2003, 2009–2010) 5× NPB All-Star (2002–2003, 2007–2009)
Medals Representing  Japan Men's baseball Olympic Games Athens 2004 Team competition World Baseball Classic 2006 San Diego Team

Close

He was chosen as the captain of the Japanese olympic baseball team for the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics, and won a bronze medal in 2004. He was also part of the 2006 World Baseball Classic Japanese baseball team.