Junro Anan (阿南 準郎, Anan Junrō, September 2, 1937 – July 30, 2024) was a Japanese professional baseball player who played for the Hiroshima Carp from 1956 to 1967. From 1968 to 1970 he played for the Kintetsu Buffaloes. He later served as a manager for Hiroshima. He played in the Japan Central League and the Japan Pacific League.
| Junro Anan | |
|---|---|
| Infielder | |
| Born: September 2, 1937 | |
| Died: July 30, 2024 (aged 86) | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| NPB debut | |
| 1956, for the Hiroshima Carp | |
| Last appearance | |
| October 19, 1970, for the Kintetsu Buffaloes | |
| NPB statistics (through 1970) | |
| Hits | 746 |
| Home runs | 34 |
| Base on balls | 221 |
| Runs batted in | 254 |
| Stolen Bases | 43 |
| Batting average | .218 |
| Slugging percentage | .267 |
| Teams | |
| As player
As manager As coach | |
Anan was born on September 2, 1937.[1] He died on July 30, 2024, at the age of 86. His former team, Hiroshima, wore badges of mourning and displayed flags at half-mast during the game following his death.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Junro Anan". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ^ 日本放送協会. "カープをリーグ優勝に導く 阿南準郎元監督が死去 ８６歳｜NHK 広島県のニュース". NHK NEWS WEB. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
External links
edit- Junrō Anan at Nippon Professional Baseball
- Junrō Anan at Baseball-Reference.com (minor league)
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