Hisayoshi Chōno
In-game article clicks load inline without leaving the challenge.
Hisayoshi Chōno(長野 久義, Chōno Hisayoshi; born December 6, 1984) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants and Hiroshima Toyo Carp from 2010 to 2025.
Career
Chōno was named the 2010 Central League Rookie of the Year.
In 2009 NPB draft[jp], Yomiuri Giants selected him with the first selection. On November 23, he agreed to terms with the team on a one-year contract.
On December 20, 2018, Chōno was sent to Hiroshima Toyo Carp during a trade for Yoshihiro Maru.
On October 14, 2025, Chōno announced that he would be retiring from professional baseball.
International career
He represented Japan national baseball team at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha and 2013 World Baseball Classic. And also, on November 16, 2018, he was selected Yomiuri Giants roster at the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series exhibition game against MLB All-Stars.
External links
- Career statistics from