Naoya Mochizuki

Naoya Mochizuki (望月 直也)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 171 lb.

• High School The University of Morioka Affiliated High School

• Born August 9, 1995 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Biographical Information

Naoya Mochizuki played for Toyota in the Industrial League after High School. He represented Japan in the 2022 Asian Games as a LF/DH. Mochizuki debuted against the Philippines, drew a walk and hit a single against Junmar Diarao. He then went 2-for-3 with a 2 RBI single and a single against Thor Hue of Laos. He was 0-for-3 against South Korea, and being struck out in all three of his at-bats. He didn't appear in the Bronze Medal Game, and won the Bronze as Japan beat China.