Luciano Fernando

Luciano Fernando is a Brazilian former professional baseball outfielder. He has played in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. He has also played for the Brazil national [baseball team|Brazil national team].
In 2017, he joined the Venados de Mazatlán in Mexico, becoming the first Brazilian player in Mexican Pacific League history.

Early life

Born in Brazil, Fernando moved to Japan with his family at the age of five. He initially dreamed of being a professional footballer, but began playing baseball in Japan.

Career

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles selected Fernando with the ? selection in the 2014 NPB draft. On April 19, 2015, Fernando made his NPB debut. On December 2, 2020, Fernando became a free agent. In 72 total games spanning parts of five seasons, he batted.201/.248/.252 with one home run and 14 RBI.

Saitama Musashi Heat Bears

Fernando signed with the Saitama Musashi Heat Bears of the Baseball Challenge League for the 2021 season. He re–signed with the club for the 2022 season.

International career

Fernando represented the Brazil national team in World Baseball Classic qualifiers in 2017 and 2023.