Shohei Otani date of birth:
July 5, 1994
How old is Shohei Otani?
32
Where was Shohei Otani born?
Oshu, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
How tall is Shohei Otani?
6' 3" (190 cm)
How much does Shohei Otani weigh?
189 lbs (85.7 kg)
Shohei Otani body shape:
Athletic
What color are Shohei Otani's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Shohei Otani's hair?
Black
Is Shohei Otani gay or straight?
Straight
What is Shohei Otani's ethnicity?
Asian
What is Shohei Otani nationality?
Japanese
What is Shohei Otani's occupation?
Baseball player
Short Biography
Shohei Otani (大谷 翔平, Ōtani Shōhei, born July 5, 1994) is a Japanese baseball pitcher, outfielder, and designated hitter who plays for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. He was the first pick of the Fighters in the 2012 draft. He officially recorded the fastest pitch by a Japanese pitcher, and is now tied with Marc Kroon for top velocity 162 km/h (101 mph) for all NPB pitchers.