is a former professional Japanese baseball player. He plays catcher for the Yomiuri Giants.

Aikawa was a member of the Japanese national baseball team at the 2006 World Baseball Classic and 2013 World Baseball Classic. He also won the Bronze medal at the 2004 Olympic Games.

Ryoji Aikawa

Aikawa is a Christian. Aikawa has spoken about his faith saying, "There are always hurdles and obstacles to overcome in daily life, but knowing God is there helps me get through difficult times. I wish more Japanese people would find Jesus Christ as I have, and I am thankful I have been able to play professional baseball for such a long time."

Ryoji Aikawa

His younger brother, Juri, is an actor and model.

Ryoji Aikawa

References

External links

Career statistics - NPB.jp

1976 births

Living people

People from Ichikawa, Chiba

Nippon Professional Baseball catchers

Yokohama BayStars players

Tokyo Yakult Swallows players

Yomiuri Giants players

Baseball players at the 2004 Summer Olympics

Olympic baseball players for Japan

Olympic bronze medalists for Japan

2006 World Baseball Classic players

Olympic medalists in baseball

2013 World Baseball Classic players

Medalists at the 2004 Summer Olympics

Japanese baseball coaches

Nippon Professional Baseball coaches

Japanese Christians