Toshiharu Ueda

Toshiharu Ueda
Toshiharu Ueda in 1956
Catcher / Manager
Born: (1937-01-18)January 18, 1937 Kaifu District, Tokushima, Japan
Died: July 1, 2017(2017-07-01) (aged 80) Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
Batted: Right Threw: Right
NPB debut
April 22, 1959, for the Hiroshima Carp
Last NPB appearance
October 17, 1961, for the Hiroshima Carp
NPB statistics (through 1961)
Batting average	.218
Home runs	2
Hits	56
Teams
As player Hiroshima Carp (1959–1961) As manager Hankyu Braves/Orix Braves (1974–1978, 1981–1990) Nippon-Ham Fighters (1995–1999) As coach Hiroshima Carp/Hiroshima Toyo Carp (1962–1969) Hankyu Braves (1971–1973)
Member of the Japanese
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction	2003

Toshiharu Ueda (上田 利治, Ueda Toshiharu; January 18, 1937 – July 1, 2017) was a professional Japanese baseball player, coach, and manager. He was elected to the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)