Foreign Batting Kai Lyttle

Kai, Tomoharu	Positions Played: 2B, OF
Nicknames:	High School: McKinley High School
Born: 6/22/1923	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Red Sox)
Birthplace: Hawaii	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Pearls (1952-1953 [33])
Height: 5’8″ Weight: 173 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1952	82	318	303	28	99	13	1	7	45	135	0		14	13		2	5	6	9		.327	.358	.446
1953	79	163	154	9	39	3	0	1	18	45	1		10	8		0	1	3	5		.253	.290	.292
Totals	161	481	457	37	138	16	1	8	63	180	1		24	21		2	6	9	14		.302	.335	.394

Biography:

Career OPS: .729 HR:AB: 1:17.3

Debut: First Hit, (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kaku, Genji	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 10/5/1956	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (Taiwan Army)
Birthplace: Taiwan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1981-1996 [30], [33])
Height: 5’10” Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1981	6	7	7	1	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0		.286	.286	.286
1982	35	59	53	4	8	2	0	0	4	10	4	1	18	1	0	0	1	0	0		.151	.164	.189
1983	33	83	76	9	10	1	0	1	6	14	4	1	20	2	0	0	0	0	1		.132	.152	.184
1984	34	83	79	8	17	3	0	0	4	20	3	0	13	1	0	0	0	0	1		.215	.225	.253
1985	38	83	71	4	15	4	0	0	2	19	12	0	19	0	0	0	0	0	0		.211	.211	.268
1986	30	59	52	0	5	0	0	0	4	5	7	0	19	0	0	0	0	0	0		.096	.096	.096
1987	59	18	17	1	3	2	0	0	2	5	1	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	0		.176	.176	.294
1988	61	17	15	1	3	0	0	1	2	6	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0		.200	.200	.400
1989	42	11	10	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1		.100	.100	.100
1990	22	19	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.059	.000
1991	33	57	49	3	4	1	0	0	5	5	4	2	22	2	0	0	0	0	0		.082	.113	.102
1992	19	28	25	0	4	0	0	0	2	4	3	0	8	0	0	0	0	1	1		.160	.160	.160
1993	40	32	29	1	4	1	0	0	0	5	3	0	11	0	0	0	0	0	1		.138	.138	.172
1994	21	52	46	1	4	0	0	0	1	4	4	0	21	2	0	0	0	0	0		.087	.125	.087
1995	26	23	20	2	2	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	7	1	0	0	0	0	0		.100	.143	.100
1996	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	504	631	565	36	82	14	0	2	33	102	52	4	176	10	0	0	1	1	5		.145	.159	.181

 

Biography: Was the first pitcher to hit a sayonara homer in 15 years (5/13/1988 against Yomiuri at Nagoya Stadium off of Hiromi Makihara 6-4).

 

Career OPS: .340 HR:AB: 1:282.5

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kaku, Kensei	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 8/30/1965	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (Taiwan Air Force)
Birthplace: Kaohshiung, Taiwan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1990-1991 [37])
Height: 5’11” Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1990	19	15	13	0	2	1	1	0	3	5	1	0	5	1	0	0	0	0	0		.154	.214	.385
1991	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	24	15	13	0	2	1	1	0	3	5	1	0	5	1	0	0	0	0	0		.154	.214	.385

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .599 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kaku, Taigen	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 3/20/1962	College:
Died:	MLB Organization N/A
Birthplace: Taiwan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1985-1997 [12], [18])
Height: 5’11” Weight: 158 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1985	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1986	42	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1987	22	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1988	21	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1989	26	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1990	19	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1991	24	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1992	23	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1993	23	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1994	27	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1995	22	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1996	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1997	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	279	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS:.000  HR:AB: N/A

Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kakuri, Tateo (Kuo Lee Chien-fu)	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 3/24/1969	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Taiwan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1993-1998 [20])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 209 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1993	27	14	13	0	3	0	0	0	0	3	1	0	8	0	0	0	0	0	0		.231	.231	.231
1994	49	15	15	1	3	0	0	0	1	3	0	0	9	0	0	0	0	0	0		.200	.200	.200
1995	30	35	33	0	3	0	0	0	1	3	1	0	18	1	0	0	0	0	0		.091	.118	.091
1996	45	28	26	1	5	0	0	0	3	5	2	0	9	0	0	0	0	0	1		.192	.192	.192
1997	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1998	11	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	167	94	89	3	14	0	0	0	5	14	4	0	44	1	0	0	0	0	2		.157	.167	.157

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .324 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kameda, Tadashi	Positions Played: P, 3B
Nicknames:	High School: Andrews High School
Born: 9/8/1912	College: Hawaii University
Died: 9/22/1976	MLB Organization: N/A (Honolulu Asahi)
Birthplace: Oahu, Hawaii	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Eagles (1938-1941 [25])
Height: 5’9″ Weight: 182 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1938S	31	92	84	3	20	5	1	1	10	30	2		7	4		2	0				.238	.289	.357
1938F	35	101	96	3	22	4	0	0	11	26	0		7	4		1	0				.229	.267	.271
1939	78	217	195	14	54	7	2	5	17	80	1	0	17	18		3	0				.277	.347	.410
1940	74	225	209	11	48	5	1	0	18	55	2	0	14	12		2	2				.230	.278	.263
1941	19	51	46	0	5	0	0	0	1	5	0		0	4		1	0				.109	.196	.109
Totals	237	686	630	31	149	21	4	6	57	196	5		45	42		9	2				.237	.294	.311

Biography: Went back to the U.S. due to worsening America.-Japan relations.

Career OPS: .605 HR:AB: 1:105.0

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame  Induction: N/A

 

Kameda, Toshio	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Mid-Pacific High School
Born: 6/27/1918	College: Hawiii Universaity (dropped out )
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (Honolului Asahi)
Birthplace: Waialua, Hawaii	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1939-1940 [39])
Height: 5’6″ Weight: 140 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1939	2	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0		0	0	0			.500	.500	.500
1940	6	7	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0		0	0	0			.143	.143	.143
Totals	8	9	9	0	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	4	0		0	0	0			.222	.222	.222

 

Biography: Nisei.

 

Career OPS: .444 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kamiya, Masami	Positions Played: C
Nicknames:	High School: McKinley High School
Born: 7/15/1938	College: Hawaii University
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hawaii	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daimai Orions (1961 [])
Height: 5’9″ Weight: 162 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1961	1	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	1	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Biography: After they signed him, they discovered that he couldn’t hit the curve ball.

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kapler, Gabriel Stefan	Positions Played: CF
Nuicknames: Gabe	High School: Taft High School
Born: 8/31/1975	College: Moorpark College
Died:	MLB Organization: Detroit, Texas, Colorado, Boston
Birthplace: Hollywood, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2005 [22])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 208 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2005	38	120	111	11	17	1	1	3	6	29	0	0	19	9	0	0	2	0	4	.211	.153	.217	.261
Totals	38	120	111	11	17	1	1	3	6	29	0	0	19	9	0	0	2	0	4	.211	.153	.217	.261

 

Biography: After being part of a World Series champion in 2004, Kapler went to Japan to prove that he could be an everyday player. But following a failry solid spring, he had trouble making good contact on the steady diet of breaking balls down and away that he saw from Japanese hurlers from Opening Day onward. He then injured his back and was demoted to the minors. Hating his season to that point, he told the press that going to NPB was a mistake. He subsequently agreed to forego the remainder of his Giants contract in July in order to return to the Red Sox, who put him on the disabled list to allow Kapler to rehab the back. He then ruptured his Achilles tendon late in the season.

 

Career OPS: .478 HR:AB: 1:37.0

Debut: 4/1/205 against Hiroshima at Tokyo Dome in a start in centerfield. First Hit (4/6/2005 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium off of Ken Kadokura, a solo homer to left in the fourth inning), First Homer (4/6/2005 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium to left in the fourth inning off of Ken Kadokura)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kashiwaeda, Bunji	Positions Played: 2B, 3B
Nicknames:	High School: Honolulu High School
Born: 2/20/1925	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Asahi)
Birthplace: Hawaii	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1953-1956 [23])
Height: 5’8″ Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1953	89	242	220	42	75	16	2	9	57	122	2		20	20		0	6	3	6		.341	.396	.555
1954	88	226	206	32	50	6	1	7	34	79	1	1	23	18		0	5	2	5		.243	.302	.383
1955	85	250	214	33	72	14	3	2	31	98	4	1	26	30	0	1	10	2	1		.336	.419	.458
1956	22	32	22	0	2	1	1	0	3	5	2	0	7	8	0	0	0	0	1		.091	.333	.227
Totals	284	750	662	107	199	37	7	18	125	304	9		76	76		1	21	7	13		.301	.372	.459

Biography:

Career OPS: .831 HR:AB: 1:36.8

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kasparovich, Len	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Roosevelt High School
Born: 7/21/1926	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Red Sox)
Birthplace: Hawaii	RTeam (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Pearls (1953-1954 [4])
Height: 5’11” Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1953	26	54	48	3	5	0	0	0	1	5	5		14	0		1	0	0	1		.104	.122	.104
1954	25	26	26	1	2	1	0	0	0	3	0	0	5	0		0	0	0	0		.077	.077	.115
Totals	51	80	74	4	7	1	0	0	1	8	5		19	0		1	0	0	1		.095	.107	.108

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .215 HR:AB: 0:infinity

DebutL: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kekich, Michael Dennis	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Mike	High School: Lynwood High School
Born: 4/2/1945	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Los Angeles, NY Yankees, Cleveland
Birthplace: San Diego, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1974 [18])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 198 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1974	24	56	54	1	19	5	0	1	8	27	2	0	12	0	0	0	0	0	2		.352	.352	.500
Totals	24	56	54	1	19	5	0	1	8	27	2	0	12	0	0	0	0	0	2		.352	.352	.500

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .852 HR:AB: 1:54.0

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Keough, Matthew Lon	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Matt	High School: Coronoa Del Mar High School
Born: 7/3/1955	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Oakland, NY Yankees, St. Louis, Houston, rtc
Birthplace: Pomona, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1987-1990 [4])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1987	27	57	51	3	7	4	0	0	3	11	4	0	19	2	0	0	0	0	1		.137	.170	.216
1988	30	65	57	3	9	1	0	1	7	13	3	0	20	3	0	0	0	0	0		.158	.194	.228
1989	29	77	67	2	12	4	2	1	10	23	9	0	33	1	0	0	0	0	0		.179	.191	.343
1990	24	46	40	4	8	0	1	0	3	10	3	0	16	3	0	0	0	0	0		.200	.256	.250
Totals	110	245	215	12	36	9	3	2	23	57	19	0	88	9	0	0	0	0	1		.167	.199	.265

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .464 HR:AB: 1:107.5

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Keough, Richard Martin	Positions Played: 1B
Nicknames: Marty	High School: Pomona High School
Born: 4/14/1935	College: USC
Died:	MLB Organization: Boston, Cleveland, Washington, Atlanta, etc
Birthplace: Oakland, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1968 [4])
Height: 6’0″Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1968	134	496	450	42	104	21	2	17	46	180	4	5	83	33	7	4	9	4	9		.231	.287	.400
Totals	134	496	450	42	104	21	2	17	46	180	4	5	83	33	7	4	9	4	9		.231	.287	.400

Biography: Set a Japan record when he homered on a 15th of an at bat, the most pitches anyone has ever seen before they went yard (6/9/1968).

Career OPS: .687 HR:AB: 1:26.5

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Keppel, Robert Griffin	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Bobby	High School: De Smet Jesuit High School
Born: 6/11/1982	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: NY Mets, Kansas City, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2010-2011 [31])
Height: 6’5″ Weight: 200 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2010	25	6	5	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.500	.200	.200	.200
Totals	25	6	5	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.500	.200	.200	.200

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .400 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: 3/22/2010 against Softbank at Sapporo Dome in a start. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kiely, Leo Patrick	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 11/30/1929	College: N/A
Died: 1/18/1984	MLB Organization: Boston
Birthplace: Hoboken, New Jersey	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Mainichi Orions (1953 [50])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1953	7	20	19	4	10	2	0	0	3	12	0		3	1		0	0	0	0		.526	.550	.632
Totals	7	20	19	4	10	2	0	0	3	12	0		3	1		0	0	0	0		.526	.550	.632

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: 1.182 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kim, Moo-yeong	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Hayatomo High School
Born: 11/22/1985	College: Fukuoka Keizai University
Died:	Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Pusan, South Korea	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Softbank (2009-2010 [61])
Height: 5’11” Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SAF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2009	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A

Debut: 7/17/2009 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance.  First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kim Tae-kyun	Positions Played: 1B, DH
Nicknames:	High School: Cheonan Northern Number One High School
Born: 5/29/1982	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (KBO)
Birthplace: Cheonan, South Korea	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2010-2011 [52])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 220 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2010	141	614	527	68	141	22	0	21	92	226	0	9	140	74	1	4	0	0	24	.236	.268	.357	.429
Totals	141	614	527	68	141	22	0	21	92	226	0	9	140	74	1	4	0	0	24	.236	.268	.357	.429

 

Biography: Played nine seasons with Hanwha of the KBO, batting .310 with a .938 OPS and slugging 188 homers in 1031 games. He was Rookie of the Year there in 2001after batting .335 with a 1.009 OPS, but then dropped off badly the following season to .250/709. But he recovered to become one of the premier hitters in the Korean circuit, taking a homer crown in 2008 and being named to his country’s 2006 and 2009 WBC squads, where he displayed tremenous power, batting .345 with three homers and 11 RBIs in the most recent tourney. Suffered a concussion in a home plate collision in April, 2009, but still posted a .961 OPS that season. Is also a two time Gold Glove winner (2005, 2008). Signed with Lotte as a free agent in November, 2009. Struckout all four times he batted in his first NPB game, all against Lions ace Hideaki Wakui, and then in his first two ups the following day against Kazuyuki Hoashi. Will hit to all fields and has handled breaking balls well. Is married to Korea Broadcasting System announcer Kim Sok-ryu. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan

 

Career OPS: .786 HR:AB: 1:25.1

Debut: 30/20/2010 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in a start at first base. First Hit (3/22/2010 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in the fifth inning off of Ryoma Nogami, a single to right), First Homer (4/2/2010 against Orix at Osaka Dome in the fifth inning off of Kazuki Kondo, a two run jack to the third deck in center)

Titles: GIDP (2010)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kinkade, Mike	Positions Played: 1B, 3B, RF
Nicknames:	High School: Tigard High School
Born: 5/6/1973	College: Washington State University
Died:	MLB Organization: Milwaukee, NY Mets, Baltimore, Los Angeles
Birthplace: Livonia, Michigan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2004 [22])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 210 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2004	26	102	86	13	20	1	1	3	7	32	0	0	19	4	0	12	1	0	6	.235	.233	.353	.372
Totals	26	102	86	13	20	1	1	3	7	32	0	0	19	4	0	12	1	0	6	.235	.233	.353	.372

 

Biography: Was hit by a pitch in each of his first three games with the Tigers. Suffered injuries, including a hand fracture, and he never was really able to get going.

 

Career OPS: .725 HR:AB: 1:28.7

Debut: 4/2/2004 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a start at third base. First Hit (4/4/2004 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in the fourth inning off of Hiroshi Kisanuki, a homer), First Homer (4/4/2004 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in the fourth inning off of Hiroshi Kisanuki, a two run jack to right)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kinney, Matthew John	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Matt	High School: Bangor High School
Born: 12/16/1976	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Boston, Minnesota, San Francisco
Birthplace: Bangor, Maine	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (2008 [40])
Height: 6’5″ Weight: 220 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2008	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A

Debut: 3/23/2008 against Orix at Seibu Dome in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kirkland, Willie Charles	Positions Played: 1B, OF
Nicknames:	High School: Southwest High School
Born: 2/17/1934	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: San Francisco, Cleveland, Washington, etc
Birthplace: Siluria, Alabama	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1968-1973 [31])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 206 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1968	133	567	518	71	128	16	0	37	89	255	0	2	104	45	7	2	3	4	6		.247	.309	.492
1969	130	536	496	57	122	17	0	26	66	217	0	0	133	36	2	4	1	6	8		.246	.302	.438
1970	118	408	369	40	92	16	1	15	32	155	6	1	81	28	6	4	3	6	8		.249	.308	.420
1971	110	332	292	23	64	17	0	14	27	118	9	0	65	29	3	2	0	2	3		.219	.294	.404
1972	114	380	346	40	92	17	0	20	52	169	5	0	66	28	1	1	0	1	6		.266	.323	.488
1973	98	280	252	23	61	5	0	14	38	108	2	1	55	24	4	1	0	0	7		.242	.417	.429
Totals	703	2503	2273	254	559	83	1	126	304	1022	22	4	504	190	23	14	7	19	38		.246	.307	.450

Biography: Reportedly always had a rabbit’s foot in his back  pocket. Slugged two homers in an inning (1969 against Yomiuri off of Masaichi Kaneda and Tsuneo Horiuchi). Mashed the 2,000th homer in Hanshin history (7/16/1969 against Yomiuri at Korakuen Stadium). Drilled three homers in another game against Yomiuri (7/14/1970 at Korakuen Stadium). Worked for General Motors as a security guard after retirement from baseball.

Career OPS: .757 HR:AB: 1:18.0

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: AB (1968), K (1969-1970)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kitamura, Masashi	Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 6/2/1928	College: Fort Collins A&I University
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Asahi)
Birthplace: Hawaii	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Mainichi Orions (1952-1954 [3])
Height: 5’5″ Weight: 132 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1952	42	138	127	6	26	3	1	0	4	31	2		6	9		0	2	2	1		.205	.257	.244
1953	111	348	290	26	70	2	1	1	23	77	32		26	26		0	1	3	8		.241	.304	.266
1954	126	419	379	36	81	12	4	2	28	107	14	1	13	23		2	6	6	9		.214	.262	.282
Totals	279	905	796	68	177	17	6	3	55	215	48		45	58		2	9	11	18		.222	.277	.270

Biography: His 32 sac bunts in 1953 was a then record.

Career OPS: .547 HR:AB: 1:265.3

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: Sac (1953)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Klaus, William Joseph	Positions Played: 3B, OF
Nicknames: Billy	High School: Grant High School
Born: 12/9/1928	College: N/A
Died: 12/3/2006	MLB Organization: Cubs, Boston, Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia
Birthplace: Spring Grove, Illinois	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1963 [36])
Height: 5’11” Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1963	62	204	183	15	47	8	2	3	22	68	1	1	35	18	1	1	0	3	3		.257	.325	.372
Totals	62	204	183	15	47	8	2	3	22	68	1	1	35	18	1	1	0	3	3		.257	.325	.372

Biography: Joined Chunichi in July, 1963. Opened an antique shop after retiring from baseball. Died of lung cancer.

Career OPS: .697 HR:AB: 1:61.0

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Knight, Brandon	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Buena High School
Born: 10/1/1975	College: Ventura College
Died:	MLB Organization: Texas, NY Yankees
Birthplace: Oxnard, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (2003-2004 [24]),
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 198 pounds	Nippon Ham (2005 [24])
Bats: Left Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2003	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2004	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2005	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	30	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A

Debut: 3/29/2003 against Lotte at Fukuoka Dome in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Knott, Eric James	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Sebring High School
Born: 9/23/1974	College: Stetson University
Died:	MLB Organization: Arizona
Birthplace: Harvey, Illinois	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2000 [45])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2000	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A

Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Ko, Eiketsu	Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames:	High School: Toa Shoko High School
Born: 10/20/1955	College: Taipei Taiiku Senmon Gakkou
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Taiwan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1980-1983 [30])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1980	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1981	30	64	61	3	11	1	1	1	5	17	0	0	16	3	0	0	1	0	0		.180	.219	.279
1982	31	78	74	4	18	3	0	0	3	21	0	1	11	3	0	0	1	4	3		.243	.269	.284
1983	9	12	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1		.083	.083	.083
Totals	77	154	147	7	30	4	1	1	8	39	0	1	29	6	0	0	2	4	4		.204	.234	.265

Biography: Had played in four international baseball tournaments before he was signed by Nankai as a pitcher. However, in 1981, he hurt his elbow and was converted into a position player. Won a Western League RBI title (1983). Coached the Taiwanese national team after retirement. He subsequently enrolled at Chukyo University and, after graduating, returned to Taiwan and now works at a school he once attended.

Career OPS: .499 HR:AB: 1:147.0

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kojima, Katsuji	Positions Played: CF
Nicknames:	High School: Ferrington High School
Born: 8/7/1923	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Red Sox)
Birthplace: Hawaii	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1952-1954 [28])
Height: 5’9″ Weight: 173 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1952	92	313	270	37	76	12	10	5	58	123	3		19	38		2	8	3	5		.281	.374	.456
1953	102	284	256	26	58	11	6	4	31	93	1		35	26		1	4	3	4		.227	.300	.363
1954	61	147	132	14	37	3	2	2	12	50	0	1	19	13		1	5	2	1		.280	.347	.379
Totals	255	744	658	77	171	26	18	11	101	266	4		73	77		4	17	8	10		.260	.341	.404

Biography: :Signed ib 3/20/1952. Was let go as an economic move by the club.

Career OPS: .745 HR:AB: 1:59.8

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Koo, Dae-sung	Positions Played: P
Niciknames:	High School: Taejon High School
Born: 8/2/1969	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (KBO)
Birthplace: Taejon, South Korea	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix Blue Wave (2001-2004 [18], [15])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 185 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2001	51	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2002	22	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2003	19	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2004	18	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	110	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.`000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A

Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Koronka, John Vincent	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: South Lake High Shool
Born: 7/30/1980	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Cincinnati, Chicago Cubs, Texas, Cleveland, etc
Birthplace: Clearwater, Florida	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2008 [12])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2008	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: HR:AB:

Debut: 7/27/2008 against Rakuten at Osaka Dome in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kostro, Frank Jerry	Positions Played: 1B, OF
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 4/4/1937	College: Michigan University
Died:	MLB Organization: :Detroit, Los Angeles Angels, Minnesota
Birthplace: Windber, Pennsylvania	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1970 [5]).
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 195 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1970	37	48	45	3	9	2	0	1	6	14	0	0	8	2	0	1	0	0	1		.200	.250	.311
Totals	37	48	45	3	9	2	0	1	6	14	0	0	8	2	0	1	0	0	1		.200	.250	.311

Biography: Mainly played shortstop in MLB.

Career OPS: .561 HR:AB: 1:45.0

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kozlowski, Benjamin Anthony	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Ben	High School: Seminole High School
Born: 8/16/1980	College: Santa Fe Community College
Died:	MLB Organization: Atlanta, Texas, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, etc
Birthplace: Seminole, Florida	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2008-2009 [34])
Height: 6’6″ Weight: 220 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2008	26	9	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	.000	.000	.000	.000
2009	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	27	9	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: 3/28/2008 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kreuger, Richard Allen	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Rich	High School:
Born: 11/3/1948	College: Michigan State University
Died:	MLB Organization: Boston, Cleveland
Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1979 [19])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1979	18	5	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	18	5	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0.0

Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kroon, Mark Jason	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Takayuki	High Schol: Shadow Mountain High School
Born: 4/2/1973	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization:  NY Mets, San Diego, Cincinnati, Seattle, etc
Birthplace: New York, New York	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2005-2007 [42]),
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 190 pounds	Yomiuri (2008-2010 [42])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2005	55	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2006	47	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2007	43	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2008	61	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2009	46	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2010	52	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	304	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: 4/2/2005 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in an eighth inning relief appearance.  First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame INudction:

 

Krsnich, Michael	Positions Played: SS, 3B
Nicknames: Mike	High School:
Born: 9/24/1931	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: Milwaukee Braves
Birthplace: West Allis, Wisconsin	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1963-1965 [67],
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 190 pounds	[5]), Kintetsu Buffaloes (1966 [5]), Hanshin (1967 [28], [3[)
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1963	74	300	278	38	85	19	0	13	47	143	0	1	31	19	3	2	2	3	9		.306	.353	.514
1964	139	563	511	83	136	18	0	36	89	262	3	3	73	40	4	6	1	3	16		.266	.325	.513
1965	127	416	358	43	85	15	2	19	65	161	1	5	69	49	4	3	5	1	10		.237	.330	.450
1966	123	423	393	41	109	23	0	17	47	183	1	3	79	25	3	1	4	1	8		.277	.320	.466
1967	43	158	135	14	29	2	0	5	17	46	0	1	22	18	0	4	1	0	5		.215	.323	.341
Totals	506	1850	1675	219	444	77	2	90	265	795	5	13	274	141	14	16	13	8	48		.265	.326	.475

Biography: Of Yugoslavian ancestry. Retired after the 1966 season, but then joined Hanshin in mid-1967.

Career OPS: .801 HR:AB: 1:18.6

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Kubenka, Jeffrey S.	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Schulenberg High School
Born:8/24/1974	College: St. Mary’s University
Died:	MLB Organization: Los Angeles, Arizona, New York Mets
Birthplace: Weimar, Texas	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2001 [42])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2001	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A

Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction:N/A

 

Kuhaulua, Fred Mahele	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 2/23/1953	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: Caklifornia
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1978 [42])
Height: 5’11” Weight: 175 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1978	25	17	15	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	7	1	0	0	0	0	0		.067	.125	.067
Totals	25	17	15	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	7	1	0	0	0	0	0		.067	.125	.067

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .192 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

LaCock, Ralph Pierre II	Positions Played: 1B, OF
Nicknames:	High School: William Howard Taft High School
Born:61/17/1952	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Chicago Cubs, Kansas City
Birthplace: Burbank, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1981 [23])
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 210 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1981	90	344	300	36	82	18	0	10	36	130	1	2	41	41	0	0	0	0	9		.273	.359	.433
Totals	90	344	300	36	82	18	0	10	36	130	1	2	41	41	0	0	0	0	9		.273	.359	.433

Biography: More well known as the son of former Hollywood Squares host Peter Marshall.

Career OPS: .792 HR:AB: 1:30.0

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Ladra, Jack	Positions Played: 1B, 2B, OF
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 4/11/1933	College: Fresno State University
Died:	MLB Organization:
Birthplace: Hawaii	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Toei Flyers (1958-1964 [23], [44])
Height: 5’10” Weight: 162 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1958	125	518	463	55	111	23	5	9	57	171	5	2	86	44	3	4	14	8	12		.240	.310	.369
1959	111	330	296	37	72	10	7	5	35	111	8	0	74	24	2	2	8	2	1		.243	.304	.375
1960	103	363	335	40	82	16	5	4	32	120	2	2	71	22	2	2	14	5	6		.245	.294	.358
1961	109	347	326	41	88	20	4	4	44	128	2	4	51	13	1	2	11	7	5		.270	.299	.393
1962	105	261	234	29	57	9	3	3	23	81	7	1	45	17	0	2	6	1	6		.244	.299	.346
1963	112	286	261	30	53	10	1	4	18	77	10	2	50	12	0	1	3	6	6		.203	.239	.295
1964	115	438	392	44	98	19	7	8	36	155	9	3	73	32	0	2	10	10	5		.250	.308	.395
Totals	780	2543	2307	276	561	107	32	37	245	843	43	14	450	164	8	15	66	39	41		.243	.296	.365

Biography: Father was Mexican and mother was Hawaiian and wife’s mother was Japanese. Selected to one all star team, going 0-3 in two games (1958). Set a Pacific League record for most defensive chances by an outfielder in a game with ten and set a new league mark with ten putouts (1962).

Career OPS: .661 HR:AB: 1:62.4

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: 3B (1964)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Laga, Michael Russell	Positions Played: 1B, DH
Nicknames: Mike	High School: Ramsey High School
Born: 6/14/1960	College: Farleigh Dickinson University
Died:	MLB Organization: Detroit, St. Louis, San Francisco
Birthplace: Ridgewood, New Jersey	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1991-1992 [44])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1991	124	496	453	53	107	18	1	32	81	223	0	7	109	33	2	3	1	11	11		.236	.288	.492
1992	12	35	32	4	5	1	0	3	6	15	0	1	13	2	0	0	0	3	3		.156	.200	.469
Totals	136	531	485	57	112	19	1	35	87	238	0	8	122	35	2	3	1	14	14		.231	.282	.491

Biography: Lead the Pacifci League by failing to make contact with the ball on 289 swings (1991). 30 of his homers were to right and two to center in 1991. 11 of his 1991dingers  were off of lefties, which lead the league.

Career OPS: .773 HR:AB: 1:13.9

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lambin, Chase Morrow	Positions Played: 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, LF, CF, RF, DH
Nicknames:	High School: Cypress Falls High School
Born: 7/7/1979	College: University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Died:	MLB Organization:  NY Mets, Florida
Birthplace: Houston, Texas	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2009 [43])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Switch Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2009	58	132	120	18	23	8	0	4	12	43	2	0	34	9	1	1	0	0	1	.208	.192	.254	.358
Totals	58	132	120	18	23	8	0	4	12	40	2	0	34	9	1	1	0	0	1	.208	.192	.254	.358

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .612 HR:AB: 1:30.0

Debut: 4/7/2009 against Nippon Ham at Tokyo Dome in a start at shortstop. First Hit (4/28/2009 against Orix at Chiba Marine Stadium in the sixth inning off of Ryota Katsuki, a single to center), First Homer (5/3/2009 against Softbank at Fukuoka Dome in the seventh inning off of Toshiya Sugiuchi, a solo jack to left)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lancelotti, Richard Anthony	Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: Rick, Lance	High School:
Born: 7/5/1956	College: Glassboro Junior College
Died:	MLB Organization: San Diego, San Francisco
Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1987-1988 [45])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 191 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1987	121	470	403	67	88	9	1	39	83	216	0	3	114	60	7	4	0	2	10		.218	.323	.536
1988	79	305	264	33	50	7	3	19	50	120	0	7	58	32	3	2	1	1	2		.189	.275	.455
Totals	200	775	667	100	138	16	4	58	133	336	0	10	172	92	10	6	1	3	12		.207	.313	.504

Biography: The all time homer champ in U.S. minor league history, he couldn’t breakthrough in the big leagues and so went to Japan. He is the first ever to win a homer title while finishing at the bottom in batting average. Homered in six straight games (6/9/1987-6/16/1987, a total of eight homers during that time, most all time during that kind streak and second only to Sadaharu Oh for a six games or more streak ).Tied a team record with eight RBIs in a game (8/2/1987 against Chunichi at Nagoya Stadium). Signed with Boston after being released on September. 6,1988.

Career OPS: .817 HR:AB: 1:11.5

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (4/14/1987 against Chunichi at Nagoya Stadium)

Titles: HR (1987), SF (1988), K (1987)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Larker, Norman Howard John	Positions Played: 1B
Nicknames: Norm, Kenka Larker (Fighting Larker)	High School: Hazleton High School
Born: 12/27/1930	College:
Died: 3/12/2007	MLB Organizations: Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston, Atlanta, etc
Birthplace: Beaver Meadows, Pannsylvania	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Toei Flyers (1965-1966 [4], [5])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 200 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1965	103	417	368	46	103	16	1	8	46	145	1	2	37	43	1	3	2	3	10		.280	.358	.394
1966	121	397	359	24	91	12	1	6	39	123	5	2	31	29	2	2	0	0	11		.253	.311	.343
Totals	224	814	727	70	194	28	2	14	85	268	6	4	68	72	3	5	2	3	21		.267	.335	.369

Biography:

Career OPS: .704 HR:AB: 1:51.9

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

LaRocca, Gregory Mark	Positions Played: 1B, 2B, 3B, DH
Nicknames: Greg	High School:
Born: 11/10/1972	College: University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Died:	Industrial League: San Diego, Cleveland
Birthplace: Oswego, New York	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2004-2005 [43]), Yakult
Height: 5’11” Weight: 185 pounds	(2006 [29]), Orix (2007-2010 [30])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2004	122	513	436	89	143	28	2	40	101	295	0	2	66	52	3	23	11	7	12	.333	.328	.425	.677
2005	80	296	267	40	81	12	1	18	56	149	0	1	30	18	0	10	0	0	8	.289	.303	.368	.558
2006	103	436	379	58	108	14	0	18	63	176	0	3	52	34	3	20	2	1	6	.313	.285	.372	.464
2007	136	576	503	79	144	29	0	27	79	254	0	6	74	39	4	28	2	1	11	.250	.206	.366	.505
2008	26	105	89	12	15	4	0	1	9	22	0	1	14	8	0	7	0	0	3	.143	.169	.286	.247
2009	74	291	261	28	75	16	0	12	43	127	0	1	36	17	0	12	0	0	4	.282	.287	.357	.487
2010	42	158	133	16	34	8	0	7	21	63	0	1	18	15	0	9	0	1	3	.171	.256	.367	.474
Totals	583	2375	2068	322	600	111	3	123	372	1086	0	15	290	183	10	109	15	10	47		.290	.376	.525

 

Biography: Suffered a string of injuries in 2005, including a severe hamstring pull shortly after Opening Day. Nevertheless, his release was something of a suprise considering what he did for them offensively. But Hiroshima didn’t want to pay him what he was worth and so he went to Yakult. Was released by Yakult after an injury informed season and picked up by Orix. His 28 HBP in 2007 is a pro yakyu record. 100th homer (8/28/2007 against Softbank at Kobe Green Stadium in the fourth inning off of Tsuyoshi Wada, a solo jack to left). Had reconstructive right elbow surgery in May, 2008 and missed the rest of the season, undergoing Tommy John surgery to fix it. Was hit on the righthand by a pitch from Softbank reliever Masahiko Morifuku at the end of July, 2009 and missed the rest of the season with a fracture. It was also his 100th Japanese career HBP, 13th moust all time. Broke his pinky finger in April, 2010 and played with it after having a plate inserted in it. However, he came down with a back problem in May and that would effectively be it for his season and his career in Japan. Also scouted while he plays in Japan. 100th homer (8/28/2007 against Softbank at Kobe Green Stadium in the fourth inning off of Tsuyoshi Wada, a solo jack to left).  Official Homepage   Reference:  Wikipedia Japan

 

Career OPS: .901 HR:AB: 1:16.8

Debut: 4/2/2004 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a start at second base. First Hit (4/2/2004 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in the ninth inning off of Hitoki Iwase, an RBI single to center), First Homer (4/9/2004 against Yokohama at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium off of Pete Walker in the third inning, a two run jack)

Titles: HBP (2004, 2007), OBP (2004), SLG (2004), Best Nine (2004, 2007)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Latham, Christopher Joseph	Positions Played: CF
Nicknames: Chris	High School:  Basic High School
Born: 5/26/1973	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Los Angeles, Minnesota, Colorado, Toronto, etc
Birthplace: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2003 [31])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 195 pounds
Bats: Switch Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2003	60	146	131	21	29	6	1	7	17	58	0	0	59	14	1	1	4	2	0		.221	.301	.443
Totals	60	146	131	21	29	6	1	7	17	58	0	0	59	14	1	1	4	2	0		.221	.301	.443

 

Biography: Spent 2004 season in Japanese minors.

 

Career OPS: .744 HR:AB: 1:18.7

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Law, Vance Aaron	Positions Played: 2B, 3B
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 10/1/1956	College: Brigham Young University
Died:	MLB Organization: Pittsburgh,  Chicago White Sox, Montreal, etc
Birthplace: Boise, Idaho	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1990 [2])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1990	122	510	457	69	143	24	1	29	78	256	3	3	83	45	3	2	2	4	14		.313	.375	.560
Totals	122	510	457	69	143	24	1	29	78	256	3	3	83	45	3	2	2	4	14		.313	.375	.560

Biography: Father Was Vernon Law.

Career OPS: .935 HR:AB: 1:15.8

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: GIDP (1990), SLG (1990), Best Nine (1990)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lee, Beom-ho	Positions Played: 1B, 3B, DH
Nicknames:	High School: Daegu High School
Born: 11/25/1981	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (KBO)
Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Softbank (2010 [8]
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 205 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2010	48	139	124	11	28	4	0	4	8	44	3	0	33	11	0	1	1	0	2	.185	.226	.294	.355
Totals	48	139	124	11	28	4	0	4	8	44	3	0	33	11	0	1	1	0	2	.185	.226	.294	.355

 

Biography: Batted .265 with an 821 OPS with 164 homers in ten seasons the KBO for Hanwha. Also won a p;air of Gold Gloves at third base and was named to Korea’s WBC contingent in 2006 and 2009, batting .400 with three homers and seven RBIs in the latter tournament. Also played in 615 consecutive games at one juncture of his career. Became a free agent at the end of the schedule and signed with Softbank in November. Re-signed with Hanwha after the Hawks decided not to bring him back for 2011. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

 

Career OPS: .649 HR:AB: 1:31.0

Debut: 3/20/2010 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome in a start at DH. First Hit (3/22/2010 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome in the seventh inning off of Takayuki Kanamori, a single to left), First Homer (4/9/2010 against Nippon Ham at Fukuoka Dome in the seventh inning off of Hirotoshi Masui, a solo jaxk to left)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lee, Byung-kyu	Positions Played: CF, RF
Nicknames: Cheoktoma, Byun	High School: Changchung High School
Born: 10/25/1974	College: Dankook University
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2007-2009 [7])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2007	132	508	478	43	125	23	1	9	46	177	3	3	108	23	3	1	0	2	8	.250	.262	.295	.370
2008	105	448	418	40	106	16	2	16	65	174	5	1	93	23	0	1	1	2	13	.292	.254	.293	.416
2009	28	107	101	14	22	3	0	3	8	34	1	0	33	5	0	0	0	0	4	.154	.218	.255	.337
Totals	265	1063	997	97	253	42	3	28	119	385	9	4	234	51	3	2	1	4	25		.254	.290	.386

 

Biography: His nickname was after a horse in the Three Kingdoms Tales. Named Rookie of the Year in 1997 as a member of the KBO’s LG Twins and lead that circuit in hits four times (1999-2001, 2005), Hurt his left knee in 2003, causing him to change his approach from being a power hitter to more of a contact guy, winning a batting title in 2005. Also played on Korea’s WBC contingent in 2006. Became a free agent during the 2006 offseason and was signed by Chunichi. However, he hasn’t really hit and his seeming disregard for hustling in the outfield has lead to a lot of grumbling by fans and the media. In fact, he had zero asists in 2007, a rare feat for an outfielder qualifying for the batting title, though a pretty strong posteseaosn performance compensated for thgat somewhat. Unfortunately, he stunk it up in 2008, including in the postseaon, and was not only left off the Korean olympic team, but also its WBC nine. He then lost his starting job when the 2009 campaign opened. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan

 

Career OPS: .676 HR:AB: 1:35.6

Debut: 3/30/2007 against Yakult at Nagoya Dome in a start in center. First Hit (3/30/2007 against Yakult at Nagoya Dome in the eighth inning off of Masao Kida, a double to left), First Homer (4/14/2007 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in the eighth inning off of Tomohiro Umetsu, a solo jack to left)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lee, Corey	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 12/26/1974	College: North Carolina State University
Died:	MLB Organization: Texas, Chicago WS, NY Yankees, Anaheim
Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2005-2006 [17], [67])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 185 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2005	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2006	11	6	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.167	.000
Totals	20	6	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.167	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .167 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: 7/18/2005 against Lotte at Sapporo Dome in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lee, Genkoku	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 5/10/1948	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo Orions (1967 [29])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1967	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A

Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lee, Hye-cheon	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Pusan Commercial High School
Born: 3/12/1979	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (KBO)
Birthplace: Pusan, South Korea	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (2009-2010 [49])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 213 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2009	42	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2010	19	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	61	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: 5/4/2009 against Hiroshima at Matsuda Stadium in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lee Jong-beom	Positions Played: SS, 3B, LF
Nicknames:	High School: Kongju Number One High School
Born: 8/15/1970	College:
Died:	KBO Organization: Haitai Tigers
Birthplace: Kongju, South Korea	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1998-2001 [8], [7])
Height: 5’10” Weight: 160 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1998	67	290	244	38	69	11	3	10	23	116	3	1	33	36	2	6	18	8	4		.283	.387	.475
1999	123	484	424	76	101	20	5	9	33	158	13	2	62	38	1	7	24	7	6		.238	.310	.373
2000	113	465	414	58	114	26	2	8	37	168	13	2	70	28	0	8	11	8	6		.275	.332	.406
2001	8	13	13	2	2	1	0	0	0	3	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0		.154	.154	.231
Totals	311	1252	1095	174	286	58	10	27	99	445	29	5	169	105	3	21	53	23	16		.261	.337	.406

Biography: Was considered the Korean Ichiro and was a two time Korea Series MVP before signing with Chunichi, a transaction that cost the Dragons 450 million yen for Lee’s contract. However, his Japanese career was marred by injury, especially by a pitch that hit him and caused a fracture in the first half of 1998, causing him to miss the second half of the schedule. Went back to the KBO  in May, 2001 and is now with the Kia Tigers.

Career OPS: .743 HR:AB: 1:40.6

Debut: 4/3/1998 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Stadium. First Hit (4/4/1998 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium), First Homer (4/8/1998 against Hanshin at Nagoya Dome)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lee, Leon	Positions Played: 1B, 2B, 3B, OF, DH
Nicknames:	High School: Grand Union High School
Born: 12/4/1952	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: Los Angeles
Birthplace: Bakersfield, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte Orions (1978-1982 [7]),
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 190 pounds	Taiyo Whales (1983-1985 [2]), Yakult (1986-1987 [2])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1978	128	500	471	59	149	26	6	19	73	244	2	1	74	20	0	6	6	2	17		.316	.351	.518
1979	128	530	484	77	147	21	1	35	93	275	0	3	66	39	5	4	4	1	21		.304	.358	.568
1980	128	545	486	85	165	22	0	41	116	310	1	5	48	47	3	6	2	2	19		.340	.401	.638
1981	107	441	395	50	119	17	0	13	62	175	1	5	41	39	3	1	1	3	14		.301	.361	.403
1982	128	524	481	50	136	22	0	22	78	224	0	4	65	37	2	2	0	3	20		.283	.334	.466
1983	128	543	472	83	136	27	1	30	98	255	0	5	68	64	5	2	1	3	16		.288	.366	.540
1984	130	550	480	66	154	25	1	21	84	244	0	5	60	65	8	0	6	2	23		.321	.398	.508
1985	128	546	462	65	140	21	0	31	110	254	0	7	77	74	10	3	6	3	11		.303	.397	.550
1986	130	547	483	73	154	19	0	34	97	275	0	5	79	57	14	2	2	1	17		.319	.389	.569
1987	120	492	453	60	136	14	1	22	73	218	0	2	60	37	4	0	0	0	19		.300	.352	.481
Totals	1255	5218	4667	668	1436	214	10	268	884	2474	4	42	638	479	54	26	28	20	177		.308	.372	.530

Biography: Younger brother of Leron Lee. Drove in a Central League record ten runs in a game (8/10/1985 against Hiroshima). Became first black man to manage a Japanese team. (4/2003). Managed in the minors for the Mets after leaving Orix.

Career OPS: .902 HR:AB: 1:17.4

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: TB (1980), IBB (1985), GIDP (1978-1980, 1984, 1986), Best Nine (1980, 1986)

Managerial Record: Orix (2003) 41-76-3

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lee, Leron	Positions Played: 1B, LF, DH
Nicknames:	High School: Grand Union High School
Born: 3/4/1948	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organizations: St. Louis, San Diego, Cleveland, Los Angeles
Birthplace: Bakersfield, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte Orions (1977-1987 [5])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 196 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right :

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1977	124	512	467	74	148	30	3	34	109	286	0	6	106	36	5	3	9	10	4		.317	.365	.612
1978	126	514	461	76	146	22	0	30	88	258	1	3	86	41	16	8	3	5	6		.317	.380	.560
1979	126	516	471	79	157	28	3	28	95	275	0	2	61	38	8	5	2	1	8		.333	.388	.584
1980	127	530	489	88	175	15	1	33	90	291	0	5	58	33	9	3	1	0	9		.358	.398	.595
1981	125	501	447	58	135	11	2	19	71	207	0	3	57	48	3	3	5	2	8		.302	.371	.463
1982	84	362	322	53	105	11	0	15	60	161	0	1	37	36	5	3	1	0	9		.326	.398	.500
1983	126	524	479	71	152	26	1	25	82	255	0	3	63	41	3	1	2	1	15		.317	.370	.532
1984	129	553	485	84	150	23	2	31	88	270	1	2	62	58	3	7	5	2	11		.309	.389	.557
1985	115	510	451	87	148	21	1	28	94	255	1	4	53	48	0	6	1	1	11		.328	.397	.565
1986	129	541	483	75	160	18	0	31	94	271	0	3	55	53	1	2	1	1	25		.331	.397	.561
1987	104	422	379	41	103	15	0	9	41	145	0	2	52	41	11	0	3	1	9		.272	.341	.383
Totals	1315	5485	4934	786	1579	220	13	283	912	2674	3	34	690	473	64	41	33	24	115		.320	.382	.542

Biography: Warren Cromartie called him “Godfather.” Was invited to Japan by Jim Lefebvre, who was a Lotte coach at the time. His 11 straight games with an RBI was a new Pacific League record. Was blamed by Lotte manager Masaichi Kaneda for not winning the pennant because he didn’t win the Triple Crown. Boy, that’s an interesting leap in logic. Selected to four all star teams (1977, 1979-1981). His .320 lifetime average was the highest in history for any player with 4000 or more at bats until it was exceeded by Hiromitsu Ochiai in 1989. Had an 11 game RBI streak, a Pacific League record (5/7-5/19/1977). Was all time homer and hits leader among foreign players until those were eclipsed by Tuffy Rhodes in 2003 and 2008 respectively.

Career OPS: .924 HR:AB: 1:17.4

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: Batting (1980), Hits (1980), 2B (1977), HR (1977), RBI (1977), TB (1977), IBB (1978, 1980), GIDP (1986), SLG (1977), Best Nine (1977, 1980, 1984-1985)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lee, Raihatsu	Positions Played: OF, DH
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 6/28/1956	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1982-1983 [29])
Height: 5’10” Weight: 171 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1982	10	35	33	3	6	0	0	2	4	12	0	0	4	1	0	1	0	0	0		.182	.229	.364
1983	15	48	41	6	10	2	0	1	5	15	1	1	1	5	0	0	0	1	1		.244	.319	.366
Totals	25	83	74	9	16	2	0	3	9	27	12	1	5	6	0	1	0	1	1		.216	.324	.365

Biography: Managed the Taiwan national baseball team after retirement before going on to managed the China Trust Whales in that country’s pro leagues.

Career OPS: .689 HR:AB: 1:24.7

Debut: First hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lee, Sang-hoon	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Samson	High School:
Born: 3/11/1971	College: Korea University
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1998-1999 [17])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1998	11	8	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	1		.000	.125	.000
1999	36	28	24	2	1	1	0	0	0	2	3	0	10	1	0	0	0	0	0		.042	.080	.083
Totals	47	36	31	2	1	1	0	0	0	2	3	0	12	2	0	0	0	0	1		.032	.091	.065

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .156 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut:  5/9/1998 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a relief appearance. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lee, Seung-yeop	Positions Played: 1B, LF, DH
Nicknames: The Lion King, Sun-chan	High School: Kyeongbuk High School
Born: 8/18/1976	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (Samsung KBO)
Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2004-2005 [36]), Yomiuri
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 187 pounds	(2006-2010 [33], [25]), Orix (2011 [3])
Bats: Left Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2004	100	382	333	50	80	20	4	14	50	150	1	3	88	42	0	3	1	2	6	.284	.240	.328	.450
2005	117	445	408	64	106	25	2	30	82	225	0	3	79	33	2	1	5	4	9	.311	.260	.315	.551
2006	143	592	524	101	169	30	0	41	108	322	0	7	126	56	3	5	5	1	5	.325	.323	.389	.615
2007	137	583	541	84	148	29	2	30	74	271	2	1	119	38	0	1	4	3	8	.292	.274	.322	.501
2008	45	170	153	21	38	4	0	8	27	66	0	0	37	11	0	6	1	0	3	.244	.248	.324	.431
2009	77	257	223	33	51	9	0	16	36	108	0	1	65	28	4	5	1	2	1	.215	.229	.327	.484
2010	56	108	92	13	15	1	0	5	11	31	1	0	26	12	0	3	1	0	0	.250	.163	.280	.337
Totals	675	2537	2274	366	607	118	8	144	388	1173	4	15	540	220	9	24	18	12	32		.267	.336	.516

 

Biography: One story has it that he intentionally flunked the entrance exam to Hanyang University so that his father would allow him to play pro ball. Was a pitcher coming out of High School, but hurt his elbow shortly after joining Samsung and was converted into a first baseman. Batted .305 with 324 homers and 948 RBIs during his KBO career. Tried to find a job in MLB, but was offered only minor league contracts and so chose to go with Lotte. Belted 54 homers in 1999 to set a new Korean record. The Asian home run record holder with 56 in 2003, breaking Sadaharu Oh’s mark of 55. His number 36 is retired in Korea and he is only one of three players to eclipse the 300 homer barrier there and carted off five MVP awards and an equal number of homer crowns. Had a tough time his first year against much better pitching than what he was used to in Korea and was often platooned and even had a spell in the Japanese minors. Along with Benny Agbayani and Matt Franco, was part of the first trio ever for foreign players in Japanese history to go back to back to back in an inning (9/21/2004 against Seibu at Seibu Dome off of Chiang Chia-chiah). Learned to play left before the 2005 campaign and as the season wore on he began to get more locked in, though he had trouble against lefthanders. Connected for three homers in the Japan Series in 2005 to help the Marines sweep Hanshin. Pounded five homers, including one off of Dontrelle Willis, in ther WBC (2006). Also had a game winning two run clout against Japan off of Hirotoshi Ishii. His deal was up after the 2005 campaign and he was signed by Yomiuri. Started off hot in 2006 and opened a big lead in the homer race, but he began having trouble with a knee and even though he hit southpaws well, he lost the homer title.  He was going to take another shot at the majors and there was interest from a few teams, including Pittsburgh, but his doubts about what MLB scouts might think about his knee problem caused him to remain in Japan with a huge pay boost. Not much with the glove, though. Owned Daisuke Matsuzaka and Kei Igawa. Hit 8,000th Giants homer since the split into two leagues (5/5/2007 against Yakult at Tokyo Dome in the fourth inning off of Kosuke Matsui, a two run blast to leftcenter). Signed with Orix as a free agent. 100th homer (7/1/2007 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium off of Takahiro Aoki in the second inning, a two run blast to right, in his 432nd game). Three homer game (9/7/2007 against Hanshin at Tokyo Dome). Selected to two all star teams (2005-2006). Reference: Wikipedia Japan

 

Career OPS: .852 HR:AB: 1:15.8

Debut: 3/27/2004 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in a start at DH. Firat Hit (3/27/2004 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in the first inning off of Daisuke Matsuzaka, an RBI double against the rightfield wall), First Homer (4/4/2004 against Daiei at Chiba Marine Stadium in the fourth inning off of Nagisa Arakaki, a two run jack completely out of the ballpark and into a parking lot beyond the rightfield stands and broke a car window)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lee, Terry	Positions Played: 1B, DH
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 12/2/1955	College: Cal Poly Pomona University
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace:	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1983 [77])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1983	44	158	144	22	46	8	0	10	29	84	0	2	38	12	1	0	1	0	4		.319	.367	.583
Totals	44	158	144	22	46	8	0	10	29	84	0	2	38	12	1	0	1	0	4		.319	.367	.583

Biography:

Career OPS: .950 HR:AB: 1:14.4

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lefebvre, James Kenneth	Positions Played: 1B, 2B, 3B, OF, DH
Nicknames:	High School: Morningside High School
Born: 7/7/1942	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Los Angeles Dodgers
Birthplace: Inglewood, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte Orions (1973-1976 [1], [88],
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 185 pounds	[5])
Bats: Switch Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1973	111	442	400	50	106	12	2	29	63	209	8	2	60	27	0	5	1	2	5		.265	.318	.523
1974	82	310	279	37	79	12	2	14	52	137	3	0	32	25	3	3	1	4	3		.283	.349	.491
1975	47	168	151	13	39	5	0	9	24	71	3	1	19	10	3	3	1	0	2		.258	.315	.470
1976	90	297	268	22	65	8	0	8	37	97	1	3	36	23	2	2	2	2	7		.243	.304	.362
Totals	330	1217	1098	122	289	37	4	60	176	514	15	6	147	85	8	13	5	8	17		.263	.322	.468

Biography: Was just the second man in Japanese history to homer from both sides of the plate in a game (5/30/1975 against Taiyo). Coached for Lotte after retirement before taking a coaching job with the Dodgers and then San Francisco. Later managed at Seattle and the Cubs.

Career OPS: .790 HR:AB: 1:18.3

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Leftwich, Philip Dale	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Phil	High School: Brookville High School
Born: 5/19/1969	College: Radford University
Died:	MLB Organization: California
Birthplace: Lynchburg, Virginia	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu B uffaloes (1998-1999 [32])
Height: 6’5″ Weight: 205 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1998	19	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1999	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	34	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A

Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Leicester, John David	Positions Played:
Nicknames:	High School: Palisades High School
Born: 2/7/1979	College: University of Memphis
Died:	MLB Organization: Chicago Cubs, Texas, Baltimore
Birthplace: Mariposa, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2009-2010 [24])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 220 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2009	20	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2010	35	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	55	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A

Debut: 5/30/2009 against Yokohama at Kobe Green Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lemon, Donald	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 6/2/1967	College: Tuskegee University
Died:	MLB Organization: Florida
Birthplace: Michigan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (2000 [33])
Height: 6’4″ Weight: 215 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2000	32	28	24	1	2	2	0	0	3	4	4	0	13	0	0	0	0	0	1		.083	.083	.167
Totals	32	28	24	1	2	2	0	0	3	4	4	0	13	0	0	0	0	0	1		.083	.083	.167

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .250 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: 4/6/2000 against Hanshin at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a start. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

 

Lerew, Anthony Allen	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Northern High School
Born: 10/28/1982	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Atlanta, Kansas City
Birthplace: Carlisle, Pennsylvania	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Softbank (2011 [57])
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 210 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right

 

Year

G

PA

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

TB

Sac

SF

K

BB

IBB

HBP

SB

CS

GIDP

ARISP

AVG

OBP

SLG

2011

Totals

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: HR:AB:

Debut: 5/5/2011 against Rakuten at Fukuoka Dome in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lesley, Bradley Jay	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: The Animal	High School:
Born: 9/11/1958	College: Merced Junior College
Died:	MLB Organization: Cincinnati, Milwaukee
Birthplace: Turlock, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1986-1987 [50])
Height: 6’6″ Weight: 220 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1986	42	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1987	22	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	64	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A

Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lewis, Colby Preston	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Bakersfield North High School
Born: 8/2/1979	College: Bakersfield Community College
Died:	MLB Organization: Texas, Detroit, Oakland
Birthplace: Bakersfield, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2008-2009 [11])
Height: 6’4″ Weight: 215 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2008	26	57	47	2	5	1	0	2	5	12	9	1	21	0	0	0	0	0	1	.067	.106	.094	.255
2009	29	59	52	4	9	0	0	3	3	18	4	0	22	3	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.173	.218	.346
Totals	55	116	99	6	14	1	0	5	8	30	13	1	43	3	0	0	0	0	1		.141	.165	.303

 

Biography: One of his 2009 homers was reputed to have traveled almost 500 feet and it completely left Matsuda Stadium.

 

Career OPS: .468 HR:AB: 1:19.8

Debut: 3/29/2008 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a start. First Hit (5/13/1008 against Hanshin at Toyama Alpen Stadium in the second inning off of Scott Atchison, a two run double to rightcenter), First Homer (5/18/2008 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in the third inning off of Hiroshi Kisanuki, a solo jack to rightcenter)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Ley, Terrence Richard	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 2/21/1947	College: Oregon University
Died:	MLB Organization: New York Yankees, Texas, Cleveland
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1974-1975 [3], [17])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1974	14	15	14	2	5	2	0	0	1	7	0	0	5	1	0	0	0	0	0		.357	.400	.500
1975	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	25	15	14	2	5	2	0	0	1	7	0	0	5	1	0	0	0	0	0		.357	.400	.500

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .900 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lezcano, Sixto Joaquin Curras	Positions Played: OF
Nicknames:	High School: Cernando Carrejo High School
Born: 11/28/1953	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: Milwaukee, St. Louis, San Diego, Philadelphia, etc
Birthplace: Arecibo, Puerto Rico	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1987 [18])
Height: 5’11” Weight: 175 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1987	20	72	69	4	15	0	0	3	7	24	0	0	17	3	1	0	0	1	3		.217	.250	.348
Totals	20	72	69	4	15	0	0	3	7	24	0	0	17	3	1	0	0	1	3		.217	.250	.348

Biography: Two of his homers were in one game off of Yomiuri’s Yuji Mizuno.

Career OPS: .598 HR:AB: 1:23.0

Debut: First Homer (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Liefer, Jeffrey David	Positions Played: 1B, RF, DH
Nicknames: Jeff	High School: Upland High School
Born: 8/17/1974	College: Cal State Long Beach
Died:	MLB Organization:  Chicago WS, Tamapa Bay, Montreal, etc
Birthplace: Fontana, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (2006-2007 [40])
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 195 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2006	49	158	143	24	36	9	1	13	32	86	0	0	35	13	1	2	0	1	2	.297	.252	.323	.601
2007	47	150	138	19	36	9	0	8	28	69	0	0	42	11	1	1	1	0	2	.310	.261	.320	.500
Totals	96	308	281	45	72	18	1	21	60	155	0	0	77	24	2	3	1	1	4		.256	.321	.552

 

Biography: Suffered a frascture during the 2006 season. Was mostly a platoon player against righthanders.

 

Career OPS: .873 HR:AB: 1:13.4

Debut: 4/25/2006 against Nippon Ham at Seibu Dome. First Hit (4/25/2006 against Nippon Ham at Seibu Dome off of Yoshinori Tateyama, a single to right), First Homer (5/5/2006 against Softbank at Seibu Dome in the seventh inning off of Kazumi Saito, a solo jack to center)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction : N/A

 

Lim, Chong-yong	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Kwangju Jinhyeung High School
Born: 6/4/1976	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (KBO)
Birthplace: Kwangju, South Korea	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (2008-2011 [12])
Height: 5’11” Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2008	54	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2009	57	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2010	53	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	164	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: 3/28/2008 against Yomiuri at Meiji Jingu Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lin, En-yu	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 3/25/1981	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Taiwan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Rakuten (2007 [29])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2007	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A

Debut: 4/13/2007 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lin, Wei-zhu	Positions Played: 1B, LF, CF, RF, DH
Nicknames: Lin-chan	High School: Yanagawa High School
Born: 1/22/1979	College: Kinki University
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Taichung, Taiwan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2004-2011 [31])
Height: 5’10” Weight: 167 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2004	3	7	7	0	1	1	0	0	1	2	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.333	.143	.143	.286
2005	8	14	12	3	5	0	0	1	2	8	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	.750	.417	.500	.667
2006	67	82	76	12	23	4	1	5	13	44	0	0	24	6	1	0	0	0	0	.375	.303	.354	.579
2007	115	442	418	51	122	17	3	15	58	190	0	4	89	20	1	0	1	0	5	.269	.292	.321	.455
2008	66	189	177	17	44	6	2	2	13	60	0	1	31	10	0	1	1	0	4	.120	.249	.291	.339
2009	56	102	96	4	20	3	1	3	11	34	0	0	16	6	0	0	1	0	2	.190	.208	.255	.354
2010	69	144	135	13	39	10	1	4	22	63	0	2	24	6	1	1	1	0	2	.412	.289	.319	.467
Totals	384	980	921	100	254	41	8	30	120	401	0	7	189	50	3	2	4	0	13		.276	.312	.435

 

Biography: Started playing baseball in fifth grade. Saw the Koshien Tournament on tv as a youngster and decided he wanted to play in it, so he came to Japan after junior high. Slugged either 47 or 53 homers in high school, depending on who you want to believe. Couldn’t play his senior year, though, due to age restrictions. His father also died from an illness whle he was in high school. Was his team’s cleanup hitter in college, winning a batting title (spring 1999) and garnering two Best Nine nominations. Finished with five homers and a .282 average for his university career. Drafted on the seventh round (2002). Has very good batspeed, but has had trouble with breaking pitches and pitch recognition, though he experienced a big improvement in 2007. Didn’t play at all in 2003 due to a knee injury. Used mostly as a pinch hitter his first three years. Played at Athens for Taiwan in 2004 and for his country’s WBC squad in 2006. Suffered a shoulder injury in 2007 and his career could be on the line because of it. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

 

Career OPS: .747 HR:AB: 1:30.7

Debut: 10/10/2004 against Yomiuri at Koshien Stadium in a sixth inning pinch hit appearance. First Hit (10/11/2004 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in the first inning off of Shugo Fujii, an RBI double), First Homer (10/4/2005 against Yokohama at Koshien Stadium in the fourth inning off of Daisuke Miura, a solo jack to right).

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lin, Yi-hao	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 1/2/1991	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Xinzhu Prefecture, Taiwan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2010 [96])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2010	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: 8/7/2010 against Hiroshima at Tokyo Dome in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lin, Ying-chieh	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 5/1/1981	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Taiwan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Rakuten (2006-2008 [91])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2006	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2007	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2008	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A

Debut: 3/26/2006 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome in a atart. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Linares, Julio	Positions Played: PH
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 12/26/1940	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Puerto Rico	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1971 [30])
Height: 5’9″ Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1971	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Biography: Released soon after making his debut in Japan.

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A

Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Linares, Omar	Positions Played: 1B, 3B
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 10/23/1967	College: Pinar Del Rio University
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (Former Cuban National team member)
Birthplace: Pinar Del Rio, Cuba	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2002-2004 [44])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 224 pounds
Bats: Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2002	16	51	46	2	8	0	0	1	5	11	0	0	19	5	0	0	0	0	1		.174	.255	.239
2003	56	162	144	18	33	9	0	6	28	60	1	0	49	15	1	2	0	0	0	.333	.229	.311	.417
2004	60	182	159	19	45	7	0	4	28	64	0	2	45	21	0	0	0	0	3	.327	.283	.363	.403
Totals	132	395	349	39	86	16	0	11	61	135	1	2	113	41	1	2	0	0	4		.246	.327	.387

Biography: Joined Chunichi in June, 2002. Bad knees effectifvely torpedoed his first season in Japan.

Career OPS: .714 HR:AB 1:31.7

Debut: 7/23/2002 as the starting first baseman against Hiroshima at Nagoya Dome. He struckout in his first at bat against Hiroki Kuroda. First Hit (7/23/2002 against Hiroshima at Nagoya Dome off of Hiroki Kuroda, an RBI single to left), First Homer (7/27/2002 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium in the first inning off of Buddy Carlyle, a two run jack to left)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lind, Jackson Hugh	Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3b
Nicknames: Jack	High School:
Born: 6/8/1946	College: Arizona State University
Died:	MLB Organization: Milwaukee
Birthplace: Denver, Colorado	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1977 [5])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 170 pounds
Bats: Switch Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1977	65	227	198	24	47	5	2	9	23	83	0	1	48	23	0	5	1	1	2		.237	.330	.419
Totals	65	227	198	24	47	5	2	9	23	83	0	1	48	23	0	5	1	1	2		.237	.330	.419

Biography:

Career OPS: .749 HR:AB: 1:22.0

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Linden, Todd Anthony	Positions Played: LF, RF
Nicknames:	High School: Central Kitsap High School
Born: 6/30/1980	College: LSU, University of Washington
Died:	MLB Organization:  San Francisco, Florida, Cleveland, Oakland, etc
Birthplace: Edmonds, Washington	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Rakuten (2009-2010 [3])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 215 pounds
Bats: Switch Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2009	73	317	284	47	83	22	0	12	37	141	0	0	105	32	1	1	2	5	5	.282	.292	.366	.496
2010	53	189	162	18	30	5	0	5	18	50	0	2	64	21	0	4	1	0	3	.233	.185	.291	.309
Totals	126	506	446	65	113	27	0	17	55	191	0	2	169	53	1	5	3	5	8		.253	.338	.428

 

Biography: Signed with Rakuten in June, 2009. Was suspended for ten days after getting into a heated atgument with manager Katsuya Nomura and his coaches in October, causing him to miss the first round of the playoffs. Nevertheless, they re-signed him for 2010, but he continued to have problems relating to his coaches and it was exacerbated by lackluster hitting. In August, after being ejected by t he umpire during a game with Orix, he got into it with manager Marty Brown and was fined by the team and suspended for the remainder of the schedule and later released. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

 

Career OPS: .766 HR:AB: 1:26.2

Debut: 7/2/2009 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome in a start in rightfield. First Hit ( 7/2/2009 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome inthe second inning off of Yu Darvish, a single to left in his first plate appearance), First Homer (7/7/2009 against Lotte at Fukushima in the seventh inning off of Naoyuki Shimizu, a solo jack to center)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Liriano, Nelson Arturo Bonilla	Positions Played: 2B
Nicknames:	High School: Jose Dibo High School
Born: 6/3/1964	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Toronto, Minnesota, Kansas City, Colorado, etc
Birthplace: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1999 [64])
Height: 5’10” Weight: 172 pounds
Bats: Switch Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1999	1	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	1	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	.000	.000	.000	.000

Biography: Was playing in the Mexican League when Chunichi signed him. Joined Chunichi in June, 1999.

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: 7/21/1999 against Yomiuri. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lis, Joseph Anthony	Positions Played: 1B, DH
Nicknames: Joe	High School: Somerville High School
Born: 8/15/1946	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Philadelphia, Minnesota, Cleveland, Seattle
Birthplace: Somerville, New Jersey	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1978 [42])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 195 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1978	95	294	262	22	54	9	0	6	30	81	1	2	57	27	0	2	0	4	3		.206	.283	.309
Totals	95	294	262	22	54	9	0	6	30	81	1	2	57	27	0	2	0	4	3		.206	.283	.309

Biography: Slugged six homers in spring training, but then could only go yard six times during the regular season.

Career OPS: .592 HR:AB: 1:43.7

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Llenas, Winston Enriquillo Davilla	Positions Played: 1B, 3B, OF, DH
Nicknames:	High School:  Santiago High School
Born: 9/23/1943	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Califonria
Birthplace: Santiago, Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiheiyo Club Lions (1976 [])
Height: 5’10” Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1976	101	317	300	30	68	3	0	6	19	89	9	0	40	7	0	1	11	8	7		.227	.247	.297
Totals	101	317	300	30	68	3	0	6	19	89	9	0	40	7	0	1	11	8	7		.227	.247	.297

Biography:

Career OPS: .544 HR:AB: 1:50.0

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Locklear, Gene	Positions Played: OF, DH
Nicknames:	High School: Norristown High School
Born: 7/19/1949	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Cincinnati, San Diego, New York Yankees
Birthplace: Lamberton, North Carolina	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham 1978 [30])
Height: 5’10” Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1978	108	374	354	40	85	24	2	8	38	137	0	4	54	15	1	3	4	4	6		.240	.275	.387
Totals	108	374	354	40	85	24	2	8	38	137	0	4	54	15	1	3	4	4	6		.240	.275	.387

Biography: Became a painter after retirement.

Career OPS: .662 HR:AB: 1:44.3

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Loe, Kameron David	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Granada Hills High School
Born: 9/10/1981	College: Cal State Northridge
Died:	MLB Organization:
Birthplace: Simi Valley, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Softbank (2009 [00])
Height: 6’8″ Weight: 220 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2009	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A

Debut: 4/7/2009 against Rakuten at Miyagi Prefectural Stadium in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Logan, Johnny	Positions Played: 2B, 3B
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 3/23/1927	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Boston, Milwaukee Braves, Pittsburgh
Birthplace: Endicott, New York	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1964 [1])
Height: 5’11” Weight: 175 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1964	96	279	254	23	48	4	0	7	23	73	1	4	41	16	0	4	1	2	9		.189	.245	.287
Totals	96	279	254	23	48	4	0	7	23	73	1	4	41	16	0	4	1	2	9		.189	.245	.287

Biography:

Career OPS: .532 HR:AB: 1:36.3

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lolich, Ronald John	Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: Ron	High School:
Born: 9/19/1946	College: Portland State University
Died:	MLB Organization: Chicago WS, Cleveland
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1974-1975 [22]),
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 185 pounds	Kintetsu Buffaloes (1976 [55])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1974	95	365	330	48	83	11	2	27	62	179	1	5	66	27	1	2	1	0	6		.252	.308	.542
1975	123	500	449	47	99	15	0	22	66	180	1	4	73	38	1	8	3	0	10		.220	.291	.401
1976	54	158	152	16	40	4	1	7	23	67	0	1	31	5	0	0	1	0	5		.263	.285	.441
Totals	272	1023	931	111	222	30	3	56	151	426	2	10	170	70	2	10	5	0	21		.238	.296	.458

Biography: Brother of Mickey Lolich. Was released  by Kintetsu in July.

Career OPS: .754 HR:AB: 1:16.6

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Loman, Douglas Edward	Positions Played: OF
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 5/9/1958	College: Cal State Bakersfield
Died:	MLB Organization: Milwaukee
Birthplace: Bakersfield, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1986 [5])
Height: 5’11” Weight: 185 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1986	126	506	470	53	137	26	4	14	75	213	1	2	54	30	10	3	14	10	8		.291	.337	.453
Totals	126	506	470	53	137	26	4	14	75	213	1	2	54	30	10	3	14	10	8		.291	.337	.453

Biography: Became a teacher after leaving Japan.

Career OPS: .790 HR:AB: 1:33.6

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Long, Al	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Agnes High School
Born: 1931	College:
Died:	MLB Organization:
Birthplace:	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishitetsu Lions (1953 [51])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 193 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1953	3	10	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	3	10	10	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lopez, Arturo Rodriguez	Positions Played: 1B, OF
Nicknames: Art	High School: Mayaguez High School
Born: 6/8/1937	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: New York ankees
Birthplace: Mayaguez, Puerto Rico	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo/Lotte Orions (1968-1971
Height: 5’9″ Weight: 173 pounds	[22], [9]), Yakult (1972-1973 [4], [9])
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1968	137	600	561	81	162	27	3	23	74	264	2	3	56	30	2	4	10	11	22		.289	.328	.471
1969	122	498	459	61	138	16	3	23	81	229	3	5	37	22	3	9	9	7	13		.301	.341	.499
1970	120	485	457	65	143	20	0	21	69	226	2	3	24	18	0	5	4	3	10		.313	.344	.495
1971	128	547	508	82	153	21	4	24	77	254	2	5	28	24	1	8	2	3	10		.301	.339	.500
1972	126	508	462	61	132	25	3	14	61	205	1	7	40	33	4	5	5	4	8		.286	.335	.444
1973	117	354	313	33	73	13	0	11	39	119	1	3	24	35	7	2	3	2	13		.233	.312	.380
Totals	750	2992	2760	383	801	122	13	116	401	1297	11	26	209	162	17	33	33	30	76		.290	.334	.470

Biography: 100th homer (8/2/1972 against Chunichi at Meiji Jingu Stadium, the 69th man in history to that mark). Selected to one all star team (1968), going 3-14 with one homer. Played in one Japan Series, going 1-13 (1970).

Career OPS: .804 HR:AB: 1:23.8

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: PA (1968), AB (1968, 1971), GIDP (1968)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lopez, Luis	Positions Played: 1B, 3B, DH
Nicknames:	High School: Lafayette High School
Born: 9/1/1964	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Los Angeles, Cleveland
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York	Team (Years and [uniform number]):  Hiroshima Carp (1996-1997, 2000-
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 198 pounds	2002 [2], [33]), Daiei Hawks (1998 [44])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1996	130	545	503	66	157	29	1	25	109	263	0	4	48	34	0	4	2	1	23		.312	.358	.523
1997	134	580	532	80	170	27	0	30	112	297	0	6	58	36	1	6	0	0	15		.320	.366	.558
1998	134	527	480	58	141	35	0	17	68	227	1	5	34	34	2	7	1	3	14		.294	.346	.473
2000	93	377	351	43	110	10	0	20	88	180	0	6	37	16	0	4	0	0	12	.441	.313	.345	.513
2001	138	561	493	53	152	21	0	32	100	269	3	7	35	51	4	7	0	2	22		.308	.376	.546
2002	80	276	265	12	65	11	1	5	33	93	0	3	23	6	1	2	0	0	8		.245	.264	.351
Totals	709	2866	2624	312	795	143	2	129	510	1329	4	31	235	177	8	30	3	6	94		.303	.350	.506

Biography:  Played in a U.S.  independent league in 1999. Rejoined Hiroshima in May, 2000. Got into a shoving match with Carp rightfielder Tomonori Maeda during the 2002 season over Maeda running gingerly on his bad wheels that, in the past, he had Achilles tendon surgery on.  Lopez was suspended, fined, and sent down to the minors. He then went into an offensive tailspin when he was called back up and was releasred at the end of the season. He  apologized to Maeda and the rest of the team for the incident. This was an interesting mix of characters: the normally mild-mannered Lopez vs. the stonefaced, not much liked by his teammates but talented as all get out frequently injured Maeda. Scouted after retirement before becoming a minor league batting instructor for Rakuten in 2009.

Career OPS: .856 HR:AB: 1:20.3

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: Hits (1997), 2B (1997), RBIs (1996-1997), TB (1997), GIDP (2001), Best Nine (1996-1997)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lopez, Luis	Positions Played: 3B
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 10/5/1973	College: Coastal Carolina University
Died:	MLB Organization: Toronto, Oakland, Montreal, Atlanta
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Rakuten (2005 [42])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 205 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2005	118	367	336	29	75	16	1	12	49	129	0	2	61	25	0	4	0	0	9	.314	.223	.283	.384
Totals	118	367	336	29	75	16	1	12	49	129	0	2	61	25	0	4	0	0	9	.314	.223	.283	.384

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .667 HR:AB: 1:28.0

Debut: 3/26/2005 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in a start at third, being hit by Naoyuki Shimizu in the first inning in his first Japanese plate appearance. First Hit (3/28/2005 against Softbank at Fukuoka Dome off of Takahiro Mahara, a single to right in the first inning), First Homer (4/1/2005 against Seibu at Miyagi Prefectural Stadium, a three run jack to left  off of Atsushi Okamoto)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lovullo, Salvatore Anthony	Positions Played: 2B
Nicknames: Tory	High School: Montclair Prep High School
Born: 6/25/1965	College: UCLA
Died:	MLB Organization: Detroit, New York Yankees, Anaheim, Seattle, etc
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (2000 [10])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 185 pounds
Bats: Switch Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2000	29	74	66	6	13	1	0	1	2	17	1	0	11	7	0	0	1	0	4		.197	.274	.258
Totals	29	74	66	6	13	1	0	1	2	17	1	0	11	7	0	0	1	0	4		.197	.274	.258

Biography: Sent down to the Japanese minors in June and released in July.

Career OPS: .532 HR:AB: 1:66.0

Debut: 3/31/2000 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a pinch hit appearance. First Hit (4/1/2000 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame induction: N/A

 

Ludwick, Eric David	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: El Dorado High School
Born: 12/14/1971	College: UNLV
Died:	MLB Organization: NY Mets, St. Louis, Oakland, Florida, Toronto
Birthplace: Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2000-2001 [42])
Height: 6’5″ Weight: 210 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2000	8	4	4	0	2	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0		.500	.500	.500
2001	18	28	24	2	4	0	0	0	1	4	1	0	10	2	0	1	0	0	0		.167	.259	.167
Totals	26	32	28	2	6	0	0	0	2	6	1	0	11	2	0	1	0	0	0		.214	.290	.214

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .504 HR:AB: 0:infinity

Debut: 7/6/2000 against Hanshin at Osaka Dome.  First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Luis, Charlie	Positions Played: P, C
Nicknames:	High School: St. Louis High School
Born: 5/30/1925	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Hawaii	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Mainichi Orions (1954-1955 [28])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1954	130	531	471	61	138	31	7	15	90	228	0	6	36	52		2	7	2	10		.293	.362	.484
1955	135	551	509	45	133	31	5	9	73	201	0	7	40	35	6	0	9	7	18		.261	.305	.395
Totals	265	1088	980	106	271	62	12	24	163	429	0	13	76	87		2	16	9	28		.277	.336	.438

Biography: Selected to two all star teams (1954-1955). Pitched three innings in a game (1954). His 22 errors in a season is a Pacific League record for catchers.

Career OPS: .774  HR:AB: 1:40.8

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: 2B (1955), Best Nine (1954-1955)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lum, Michael Ken-wai	Positions Played: 1B
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 10/27/1945	College: Brigham Young University
Died:	MLB Organization: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Chicago Cubs
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1982 [28])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Left Throws:  Left

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1982	117	486	450	48	121	25	1	12	46	184	1	4	70	31	0	0	2	2	16		.269	.313	.409
Totals	117	486	450	48	121	15	1	12	46	184	1	4	70	31	0	0	2	2	16		.269	.313	.409

Biography: Chinese-American, the first player of Asian extraction to play in the big leagues. Had problems with muscle pulls while in Japan.

Career OPS: .722 HR:AB: 1:37.5

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lundquist, David	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Carson City High School
Born: 6/4/1973	College: UNLV
Died:	MLB Organization: Chicago White Sox , Kansas City, San Diego
Birthplace: Beverly, Massachusetts	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2003 [49])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 200 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

 

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
2003	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A

Debut: 3/30/2003 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a sixth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lydy, Donald Scott	Positions Played: OF, DH
Nicknames:	High School: Mountain View High School
Born: 10/26/1968	College: South Mountain Community College
Died:	MLB Organization: Oakland
Birthplace: Mesa, Arizona	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1996 [47])
Height: 6’5″ Weight: 195 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1996	81	285	249	29	70	11	1	7	29	104	3	2	60	28	1	3	11	4	2		.281	.358	.418
Totals	81	285	249	29	70	11	1	7	29	104	3	2	60	28	1	3	11	4	2		.281	.358	.418

Biography:

Career OPS: .776 HR:AB: 1:35.6

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

Lyttle, James Lawrence	Positions Played: 2B, OF, DH
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 5/20/1946	College:  Florida University
Died:	MLB Organization: New York Yankees, Montreal, Los Angeles, etc
Birthplace: Hamilton, Ohio	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1977-1982 [6]), Nankai
Height: 5’11” Weight: 187 pounds	Hawks (1983 [4])
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Year	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	Sac	SF	K	BB	IBB	HBP	SB	CS	GIDP	ARISP	AVG	OBP	SLG
1977	120	496	452	75	136	23	0	19	65	216	2	2	60	38	2	2	13	3	14		.301	.350	.478
1978	130	578	524	85	155	30	1	33	108	286	2	7	77	36	4	9	2	8	12		.296	.347	.546
1979	130	552	504	54	133	24	0	23	61	226	2	3	83	38	2	5	6	4	14		.264	.320	.448
1980	130	545	507	68	142	25	1	23	82	238	0	6	74	28	1	4	5	7	11		.280	.319	.469
1981	128	534	493	83	157	25	2	33	100	285	1	4	58	34	1	2	0	4	5		.318	.362	.578
1982	126	520	482	54	130	19	1	24	75	223	1	8	60	25	3	4	1	1	10		.270	.306	.463
1983	112	380	357	36	92	5	3	11	38	136	1	1	57	19	2	2	3	2	2		.258	.298	.381
Totals	876	3605	3319	455	945	151	8	166	529	1610	9	31	469	218	15	28	30	29	68		.285	.331	.485

Biography: Had a 472 consecutive games played streak at one point that was a then record for foreign players. Named MVP of Japan Series when he slammed three homers and drove  in six runs while batting .400 (1980). Played in two Japan Series and batted .286 (14-49 with two doubles, three walks, HBP, and nine strikeouts) with three homers and seven RBIs in 14 games. Selected to one all star team (1981). His hobby was photography and he shot a lot of film while in Japan. Ran a farm in Boca Raton, Florida and then was a batting instructor for Atlantic University after retirement.

Career OPS: .816 HR:AB: 1:20.0

Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()

Titles: PA (1978), AB (1978), Hits (1981), SF (1982), Best Nine (1981), Gold Glove (1978-1981)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A