Norichika Aoki

Name, first name: Aoki Norichika（青木宣親）

Team: Tokyo Yakult Swallows

Number: 1

Position: Outfielder (CF)

Date of birth: 5.01.1982

Place of birth: Miyazaki

Height/Weight: 175cm/80kg

Blood type: A

Throws/Bats: Right/Left

High School/University: Hyuga/Waseda

Draft: 2003 (No. 4)

Awards: Best rookie (2005), Best batter (2005, 2007, 2010), Largest number of de hits (2005, 2006), Base stealing champion (2009), Best 9 (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010), Golden glove (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010), MEP- Most Exciting Player (2005), MVP of the month (August 2005, March and April 2007, September 2010), All Stars MVP (2006, 2009).

Comment: Certainly Japan's best center fielder. He is a powerful batter but also a fast runner.

2010 stats:

AVG	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	R	RBI	SAC	SB
.358	144	667	209	44	1	14	92	63	0	19