Kazuji Shiraki

Kazuki Shiraki also listed as Ichiji Shiraki

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 156 lb.

• School Kokugakuin University
• High School Takikawa Chugakkou

• Born November 3, 1915 in Hyogo Prefecture Japan
• Died in World War II

Outfielder Kazuki Shiraki joined Nagoya in 1937 and hit .275/.339/.327 in the spring season followed by a .250/.342/.290 line in the fall campaign. In the spring of 1938, he only managed a .200/.273/.242 line, though he hit a good .256/.353/.331 in the fall to conclude his career with a .247/.327/.300 batting line. He died in combat during World War II.

Source: Japanbaseballdaily.com by Gary Garland