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My Take
I'll be honest, Ryōma Nishikawa is the kind of ballplayer I quietly root for without ever needing him to be the loudest guy on the field. He's an Osaka kid, born in 1994, who went off to Tsuruga Kehi up in Fukui to chase the game, and at 176cm he's never been the most imposing slugger in the lineup, which is exactly why I love watching him hit. There's this loose, almost lazy-looking swing that's actually all timing and feel, the bat just flowing through the zone, and he carries himself in the box with a cool, unbothered ease. No chest-thumping, no theatrics, just a craftsman who keeps barreling balls while you're not paying attention. Give me that calm, smooth-stroking contact hitter over a flashier one any day.
Overview
Ryōma Nishikawa is a Japanese professional baseball player born on December 10, 1994, in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. He attended Tsuruga Kehi High School in Fukui Prefecture, a school well known for its competitive baseball program. Standing 176 cm tall, he is recognized for his smooth, composed batting style. He maintains active social media accounts on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ryōma Nishikawa
- Name (Japanese)
- 西川龍馬
- Reading
- にしかわ りょうま
- Born
- December 10, 1994 (age 31)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog (戌)
- Origin
- Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 176cm
- Occupation
- Baseball player
2. Background
- High school
- Tsuruga Kehi High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryōma Nishikawa born?
Born December 10, 1994 (age 31).
Where is Ryōma Nishikawa from?
Ryōma Nishikawa is from Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Ryōma Nishikawa do?
Ryōma Nishikawa works as Baseball player.
How tall is Ryōma Nishikawa?
Ryōma Nishikawa is 176cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.