Ryoji Aikawa
Aikawa with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
Yomiuri Giants – No. 23
Catcher
Born: (1976-07-11) July 11, 1976 (age 39)
Bats: Right Throws: Right
debut
August 21, 1999, for the Yokohama BayStars
Teams
Yokohama BayStars (1995-2008) Tokyo Yakult Swallows (2009-2014) Yomiuri Giants (2015-present)

Ryoji Aikawa

Medal record
Competitor for  Japan
Men’s Baseball
Olympic Games
	2004 Athens	Team
World Baseball Classic
	2006 San Diego	Team

Aikawa in 2011

Ryoji Aikawa (相川 亮二, Aikawa Ryōji^?, born July 11, 1976 in Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays catcher for the Yomiuri Giants.

Aikawa was a member of the Japanese national baseball team at the 2006 World Baseball Classic and 2013 World Baseball Classic. He also won the Bronze medal at the 2004 Olympic Games.

Aikawa is a Christian. Aikawa has spoken about his faith saying, "There are always hurdles and obstacles to overcome in daily life, but knowing God is there helps me get through difficult times. I wish more Japanese people would find Jesus Christ as I have, and I am thankful I have been able to play professional baseball for such a long time."^[1]

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External links[edit]

• Nippon Professional Baseball career statistics from Japanesebaseball.com
• Japan Baseball Daily