Mizuno NPB Hiroshima Carp Baseball Home High Quality Jersey Akitake Okada #17
Own a distinctive piece of modern NPB history with this Hiroshima Toyo Carp Akitake Okada #17 Mizuno rookie home jersey. It’s crafted in the team’s classic white, red, and navy home colors and features sewn “Carp” lettering on the chest, with No. 17 on both front and back, and OKADA name lettering across the shoulders. Okada, born October 18, 1993, was Hiroshima's first-round pick in the 2015 NPB Draft. The talented right-hander quickly became part of the rotation, posting a 3.02 ERA as a rookie in 2016 and recording a career-high 12 wins and 109 strikeouts in 2017. He added eight wins in 2018 and was selected for Samurai Japan in the 2018 Japan–USA Series. Throughout his career with Hiroshima, Okada earned 24 wins, struck out 287 batters, and contributed to the team's success during one of its most prosperous periods. Made by Mizuno, this high-quality supporter replica features stitched twill for the player’s name, numbers, and chest logo, giving it a sharp on-field appearance. It is an excellent addition for Hiroshima Carp collectors, Japanese baseball fans, and anyone assembling an NPB jersey collection from the club’s championship-era teams. The Hiroshima Carp is a professional baseball team based in Hiroshima, Japan, and is one of the oldest franchises in the country's baseball history. Established in 1949, the Carp quickly became one of Japan's most beloved teams and has since established a rich and storied history. Over the years, the team has produced several legendary players, including Kenta Maeda, Seiya Suzuki, Hiroki Kuroda, and Ken Takahashi, who have gone on to succeed in MLB. Please understand that retro items might have slight imperfections due to long-term storage. Condition: Retro Used Color: White Measurements: Size Width Sleeve Length Total Length M 53cm 35cm 78cm L 55cm 37cm 80cm