Hideki Kuriyama
Hideki Kuriyama, born in 1961 in Tokyo, is a prominent figure in Japanese baseball, known for his successful career as a player and manager. He played for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows before transitioning to sports commentary after his retirement in 1990. Kuriyama gained significant recognition as the manager of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters from 2012, leading the team to a Japan Series championship in 2016. He also managed the Japanese national team, 'Samurai Japan', winning the World Baseball Classic in 2023. With his recent comments on the future of high school baseball in Japan, he has emphasized the importance of player safety and adapting the game to nurture the next generation of athletes.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 126,476,461 | 118,757 | $5,000,000 | 4,695$ |
| Totals | 1 | 126,476,461 | 118,757 | $5,000,000 | 4,695$ |
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Recent Mentions
Japan:
Hideki Kuriyama has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Japan:
Hideki Kuriyama led the Japanese national team 'Samurai Japan' to victory in the World Baseball Classic as a manager.
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