Masato Ichishiki (一枩 聖, Ichishiki Masato, born May 15, 2005) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Biography and Early Life Ichishiki was born in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. He attended Tottori Joto High School, where he gained recognition for his pitching prowess. During his high school career, he was a prominent player on his team, attracting attention from professional scouts.
Professional Career Ichishiki was selected by the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in the 2023 NPB draft. He joined the team as a rookie pitcher, aiming to develop his skills and contribute to the Eagles' roster. As a young prospect, he is expected to spend time developing in the minor league (farm system) before making his NPB first-team debut.
Playing Style Ichishiki is known as a right-handed pitcher. Details regarding his specific pitch repertoire and velocity are primarily assessed during his early professional career as he adapts to the professional level of play.