Shigetoshi Hasegawa

Shigetoshi Hasegawa (長谷川 滋利, Hasegawa Shigetoshi?, born August 1, 1968 in Kakogawa, Hyōgo, Japan) is a retired relief pitcher in Major League Baseball and best-selling author and Japanese television personality. He achieved the most recognition when he played for the Seattle Mariners from 2002 through 2005. Previously, Hasegawa played with the Anaheim Angels (1997–2001), and before that spent six years with the Orix BlueWave. He bats and throws right-handed.