As coach Mitsuo Yoshikawa (吉川 光夫, born April 6, 1988) is a Japanese professional baseball player.

Yoshikawa again struggled with his control, taking the loss to the Chunichi Dragons (who would win the Series).

In the 2012 Japan Series, he did not fare as well, giving up 9 runs on 13 hits in 6 2/3 IP and losing games 1 and 5 as the Fighters fell to the Yomiuri Giants.

[2][3][4] On June 26, 2019, Yoshikawa and teammate, catcher Shingo Usami were traded to the Fighters for pitchers, Yohei Kagiya and Takahiro Fujioka.

[5] With an overhand delivery Yoshikawa throws a fastball (tops out at 94 mph), slider, changeup, and curveball.