Daisuke Miura (三浦 大輔; born December 25, 1973) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher and coach. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars from 1992 to 2016. He served as a coach for the team in two separate stints from 2014 to 2020 before being hired to become manager for the BayStars in 2021. In five seasons from 2021 to 2025, he led the team to the Climax Series four times, with the 2024 team reaching and winning the Japan Series for the first time in 26 years.
Miura was drafted 6th in the 1991 Nippon Professional Baseball draft by the Yokohama Taiyo Whales. He made his professional debut against the Yomiuri Giants on October 7, 1992, retiring six straight batters in relief.
In 2005, he led the Central League in strikeouts (177) and ERA (2.52). Miura became a free agent after an injury-plagued 2008 season. Both the BayStars and the Hanshin Tigers, the team that he had rooted for as a child, offered him contracts. Miura decided to return to the BayStars, who offered him a 4-year contract worth 1 billion yen (approximately US$10 million), as opposed to the Tigers, who were offering three years and 900 million yen. Miura's contract was renewed for the 2014 season at 180 million Yen (approximately US$1.75 million).
Miura is known for his success against the Tigers in his career. Even in his worst seasons, Miura has had some of his best games against the Tigers, particularly at Koshien Stadium.
His nickname is "Hama no Banchō". This means "Boss of [Yoko]hama".
Miura pitched for Japan in the 2004 Summer Olympics, and helped the team win a bronze medal.
In 2019, the Yokohama DeNA BayStars hired Miura as pitching coach.
In 2020, Miura was hired as the Manager of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars minor league team.
In 2021, Miura became manager of the BayStars' main team, replacing Alex Ramírez. On October 20, 2025, Miura stepped down from his position.
Miura throws a fastball in the high 80s and also utilizes a slider, forkball, shuuto, curveball, and cutter. He is known for working both sides of the plate.
Highest winning percentage: (1997)
Monthly MVP: (August 2000, August 2005, July 2007, August 2014)
Outstanding MEP Award: 1 time (2005)
All-Star Game Outstanding Player Award: (2002 Game 1, 2006 Game 1)
All-Star Game Best Pitcher Award: (2009 Game 1)
All-Star Game Award: (2006 Game 1)
Central League Association Special Achievement Award: (2016)
Best Proud Father Award in "Professional Baseball Division" (2013)