Speaker Bio
Born on December 25, 1973, in Nara Prefecture, Japan, Daisuke Miura joined the Yokohama Taiyo Whales (now the Yokohama DeNA BayStars) in 1991. A legendary right-handed pitcher, he spent his entire professional career with the Yokohama franchise. In 1998, he recorded a career-high 12 wins and played a pivotal role in leading the team to its first league championship in 38 years and a Japan Series title.
Miura represented Japan at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, helping the national team earn a bronze medal. After retiring as a player in 2016, he served as First-Team Pitching Coach and Farm Team Manager before being appointed First-Team Manager in 2021. In 2024, he guided the BayStars to a Japan Series championship, becoming a championship-winning manager. Following the 2025 season, he stepped down from his managerial role and was appointed BayStars Ambassador in 2026.
Renowned for his loyalty and dedication, Miura has devoted his entire baseball career to the Yokohama BayStars organization, becoming one of the most respected figures in Japanese professional baseball.
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