Iso Utsumi

Iso Utsumi (内海 五十雄)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8", Weight 150 lb.

• School Hosei University
• High School Heian High School

• Born February 19, 1914 in Kyoto Prefecture Japan
• Died 1992

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Biographical Information

Iso Utsumi played two years as a first baseman for the Tokyo Giants. He is more notable as the grandfather of future Giants star Tetsuya Utsumi.

Utsumi went 0 for 5 in the spring of 1938 and 1 for 16 with 2 walks that fall. In 1939, he was 0 for 2. overall, he hit .043/.214/.087 in 20 games in Nippon Pro Baseball.

Main Source: Japan Baseball Daily by Gary Garland