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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 in Izumo, Shimane, 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.
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Overview
Ryōma Nishikawa is a Japanese professional baseball player born on December 10, 1994, in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, and raised in Osaka, who plays for the Orix Buffaloes after eight seasons with the Hiroshima Carp. 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 has Instagram and X accounts.
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)
- Origin
- Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 176cm
- Occupation
- Baseball player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- Tsuruga Kehi High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryōma Nishikawa born?
Ryōma Nishikawa was born on December 10, 1994 and is 31 years old.
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 176 cm tall.
Which high school did Ryōma Nishikawa attend?
Ryōma Nishikawa attended Tsuruga Kehi High School.
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