Yusuke Nomura

Yusuke Nomura (野村 祐輔, Nomura Yusuke; born June 24, 1989) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.

Yusuke Nomura
Nomura with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp
Hiroshima Toyo Carp – No. 92
Pitcher / Coach
Born: (1989-06-24) June 24, 1989 (age 36) Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan
Batted: Right Threw: Right
NPB debut
April 1, 2012, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp
Last NPB appearance
October 5, 2024, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp
NPB statistics
Win–loss record	80–64
Earned run average	3.53
Strikeouts	758
Teams
As player Hiroshima Toyo Carp (2012–2024) As coach Hiroshima Toyo Carp (2025-)
Career highlights and awards
2012 Central League Rookie of the Year 1× NPB Win Champion (2016) 1× NPB Best Nine Award (2016) 2× NPB All-Star (2012, 2016)

Playing career

Nomura played in 13 seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball, compiling an 80–64 record and 3.53 ERA with 758 strikeouts across 1,226+1⁄3 innings pitched. On September 27, 2024, Nomura announced that he would retire following the conclusion of the season.^[1]

Coaching career

After his retirement as a player, Nomura remained with the team in a staff position, becoming the third team pitching coach.^[2]

Personal life

In January 2025, Nomura announced that he had recently married a non-celebrity woman.^[3]