We are saddened by the passing of Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima.

In 17 seasons with the Yomiuri Giants from 1958-74, Nagashima hit .305 with 444 home runs and 1,522 RBI.

Nicknamed “Mr. Pro Baseball,” Nagashima was a teammate of the great Sadaharu Oh and helped lead… pic.twitter.com/IbFCt6FVaF

— MLB (@MLB) June 4, 2025