NPB stats from Japan Baseball Daily

NPB stats from Japan Baseball Daily

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

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1981 6 21.1 1 2 0 0 5 1 96 0 0 23 2 17 15 1 1 0 17 15 6.43 .295 1.69
1982 34 176.0 9 7 0 0 26 8 743 6 1 160 17 132 69 7 4 1 81 68 3.48 .244 1.30
1983 32 213.1 10 10 0 0 29 3 900 8 3 214 25 159 64 4 4 0 100 89 3.75 .263 1.30
1984 34 216.0 13 11 0 0 32 2 912 11 2 202 27 177 76 2 2 0 90 78 3.25 .249 1.29
1985 34 230.1 11 11 3 3 29 5 954 15 1 224 38 157 57 5 1 1 102 89 3.48 .257 1.22
1986 30 177.1 11 10 0 1 27 3 738 9 2 164 27 127 53 2 2 1 76 72 3.65 .250 1.22
1987 59 98.0 4 3 26 30 0 59 376 0 0 64 5 70 27 1 2 0 19 17 1.56 .190 0.93
1988 61 111.0 7 6 37 44 0 61 428 0 0 73 9 94 31 3 5 0 27 24 1.95 .191 0.94
1989 42 74.0 5 3 25 29 0 42 287 1 0 57 5 69 18 1 2 0 19 19 2.31 .219 1.01
1990 22 67.1 2 6 0 2 7 15 296 0 0 74 11 57 30 3 3 1 42 39 5.21 .298 1.54
1991 33 163.0 13 9 2 5 18 15 663 9 4 131 11 95 48 6 0 0 52 49 2.71 .222 1.10
1992 18 90.0 4 3 0 1 14 4 379 2 0 93 6 54 25 1 3 0 37 30 3.00 .267 1.31
1993 39 107.2 3 9 17 17 13 26 453 4 2 107 11 78 34 4 0 0 44 41 3.43 .263 1.31
1994 21 139.1 8 7 2 2 19 2 551 7 2 125 9 85 32 4 2 0 43 38 2.45 .247 1.13
1995 26 80.2 5 8 4 7 10 16 348 0 0 85 16 40 24 5 3 0 44 36 4.02 .274 1.35
1996 5 5.2 0 1 0 0 0 5 29 0 0 6 0 4 5 0 1 1 2 2 3.18 .261 1.94
Totals 496 1971.0 106 106 116 141 230 266 8153 72 17 1802 219 1415 608 49 35 5 795 706 3.22 .247 1.22

Biography: Is a member of a Taiwanese aboriginal ethnic group.Played in Little League.  Joined Chunichi in July, 1981. Had a good hard fastball and a fine sinker. Became a closer in 1987 after the man who had that job, Kazuhiko Ushijima, was packaged in a trade that got the Dragons Hiromitsu Ochiai.  Became a naturalized Japanese citizen (9/1989). Was put back in the rotation in 1990. Selected to four all star teams (1982, 1984, 1988, 1991). Had six walkless complete games lifetime. Played in the Taiwan League after retiring from Chunichi with the President Lions and the China Trust Whales. 100th win (9/21/1994 against Hanshin at Nagoya Stadium, the 112th man to that mark and, at age 37, the oldest man to arrive at that mark in history at the time). 1000th strikeout (10/13/1989 against Taiyo at Nagoya Stadium, the 81st to that mark). Married to a Japanese woman. Also ran a restaurant in Nagoya after retirement.

Career WHIP: 1.22 K/9: 6.5 BB/9: 2.8 HR/9: 1.0
Debut: First Win (8/30/1981 against Taiyo at Yokohama Stadium), First Shutout ()
Titles: Rookie of the Year (1982), IP (1985), Save (1987-1988), SP (1987-1988), BF (1985), HR (1985), ERA (1994), Fireman of the Year (1987-1988), MVP (1988)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame  Induction: N/A

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

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1990 17 60.0 0 4 0 0 10 7 267 0 0 72 10 20 19 0 0 0 39 33 4.95 .303 1.52
1991 4 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 4 24 0 0 8 0 2 1 0 0 0 5 5 9.00 .421 1.80
Totals 21 65.0 0 4 0 0 10 11 291 0 0 80 10 32 20 0 0 0 44 38 5.26 .311 1.54

Biography: Played in the Seoul Olympics (1988). Signed by Yakult before the beginning of the 1989 season. Was Fireman of the Year in the Eastern League (1989). Went back to Taiwan after being released by Yakult and played amatuer ball. Was arrested for fixing games and sent to prison (1997).

Career WHIP: 1.54 K/9: 4.4 BB/9:2.8  HR/9: 1.4
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

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

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1985 15 117.2 9 5 0 0 15 0 484 9 3 89 14 75 48 4 1 0 44 33 2.52 .211 1.16
1986 39 108.1 5 7 16 17 9 30 450 5 1 93 10 105 38 0 1 0 39 35 2.91 .231 1.21
1987 22 158.0 13 4 0 0 21 1 640 11 2 136 12 81 40 4 2 1 56 53 3.02 .237 1.11
1988 19 149.1 13 3 1 1 18 1 583 15 1 113 10 76 23 2 0 0 50 40 2.41 .207 0.91
1989 26 198.1 10 10 0 0 26 0 804 14 4 172 15 117 49 3 2 0 78 72 3.27 .236 1.11
1990 18 119.1 9 4 0 0 17 1 504 5 1 113 14 84 44 2 2 0 53 47 3.54 .253 1.32
1991 24 184.1 15 6 1 1 23 1 721 12 4 162 17 108 30 1 0 0 54 53 2.59 .241 1.04
1992 23 168.0 14 4 0 0 23 0 661 9 3 128 17 108 44 4 1 1 54 45 2.41 .214 1.02
1993 22 133.1 8 8 0 0 22 0 540 4 1 121 15 88 26 4 3 0 56 52 3.51 .244 1.10
1994 27 130.0 13 5 0 4 21 6 569 4 2 137 23 86 52 3 1 0 75 72 4.98 .274 1.45
1995 22 163.0 8 6 0 0 22 0 642 3 2 131 11 115 34 6 0 0 48 46 2.54 .224 1.01
1996 14 52.1 0 6 0 0 11 3 248 1 0 72 9 26 22 1 1 0 48 43 7.39 .335 1.80
1997 1 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 .000 0.00
Totals 272 1682.1 117 68 18 23 229 43 6847 92 24 1467 167 1069 450 34 14 2 655 591 3.16 .237 1.14

Biography: Played for Taiwan in the L.A. Olympics (1984). was clocked in the 96-97mph range early in his career and had tremendous control over his slider and shuuto as well.  Won seven games from Kintetsu in 1991 to help the Lions fend them off and win the pennant. Pitched the first no hitter ever in a dome in Japan (4/2/1988 against Hiroshima at Tokyo Dome 2-0 in an exhibition game). Pitched a shutout in a 22-0 game, a Pacific League record for the biggest ever diisparity in a whitewash (9/1/1992 against Kintetsu). Threw a Pacific League record three consective shutouts (8/21-9/8/1992). Had six walkless complete games lifetime. Selected to two all star teams (1990, 1995). May have been the best non-Japanese American foreign pitcher to ever play in Japan up to that point. 100th win (5/10/1994 against Orix at Yonago, the 110th man to that mark). 1000th strikeout (6/23/1995 Kintetsu at Seibu Stadium off of Norihiro Nakamura, the 93rd man to that mark). Managed the Makoto Cobras in the Taiwan pro league after retirement (2004-2005).

Career WHIP: 1.14 K/9: 5.7 BB/9: 2.4 HR/9: 0.9 No Hitter (6/4/1985 against Nippon Ham at Heiwadai Stadium 7-0)
Debut: First Win (4/8/1985 against Kintetsu at Seibu Stadium), First Shutout ()
Titles: SO (1985, 1991), MVP (1991), Best Nine (1991), Gold Glove (1991-1992)
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: 109 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1993 27 51.1 5 4 2 7 3 24 225 0 0 49 2 48 27 1 4 0 24 21 3.68 .257 1.48
1994 49 86.0 7 5 2 9 2 47 369 0 0 75 3 70 38 3 5 0 32 30 3.14 .237 1.31
1995 30 115.0 5 12 0 1 17 13 501 3 2 103 12 92 64 4 8 0 38 43 3.37 .247 1.45
1996 45 104.1 8 9 15 22 6 39 451 1 1 90 11 81 48 3 10 0 47 42 3.62 .230 1.32
1997 5 4.2 0 0 0 0 0 5 24 0 0 6 0 3 4 0 0 0 4 3 5.79 .300 2.14
1998 11 13.2 2 1 0 2 0 11 69 0 0 14 2 5 13 0 1 0 9 7 4.61 .269 1.98
Totals 167 375.0 27 31 19 41 28 139 1639 4 3 337 30 299 194 11 28 0 164 146 3.50 .243 1.42

Biography: Pitched for Taiwan at the Barcelona Olympics (1992). Was said to resemble pitcher Shin Nakagomi to the point where some asked if they were brothers. In that connection, during the time when Kakuri didn’t understand Japanese, Nakagomi helped him out a lot. Kakuri eventaully became fluent. Got hit in the balls by a line drive off the bat of Yakult outfielder Tetsuya Iida and missed a few weeks with a bruise there. Became a reliever in 1996. Played with the China Trust Whales after leaving Japan. Is a huge mah jong afficianado.

Career WHIP: 1.42 K/9: 7.2 BB/9: 4.7 HR/9: 0.7
Debut: First Win (7/9/1993 against Yomiuri in relief), First Shutout ()
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
Birthplace: Waialua, Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Eagles (1938-1941 [25])
Height: 5’9″ Weight: 182 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1938S 29 187.2 12 9 0 0 19 10 788 17 5 105 3 137 143 1 5 0 56 43 2.06 .166 1.32
1938F 23 169.2 7 10 0 0 19 4 738 15 1 109 6 131 127 0 4 0 70 48 2.54 .181 1.39
1939 55 371.0 14 27 0 0 41 14 1641 30 4 306 8 208 280 3 14 2 184 127 3.08 .229 1.58
1940 56 456.2 26 23 0 0 46 10 1837 43 10 247 6 297 273 9 6 0 127 90 1.77 .163 1.14
1941 16 113.0 6 9 0 0 11 5 490 8 1 82 5 54 75 0 4 2 53 39 3.11 .204 1.39
Totals 179 1298.0 65 78 0 0 136 43 5494 113 21 849 28 827 898 13 33 4 490 347 2.40 .189 1.35

Biography: Nisei. Returned to the U.S. due to worsening relations between Japan and the U.S. Had one walkless complete game lifetime.

Career WHIP: 1.35 K/9: 5.7 BB/9: 6.2 HR/9: 0.2 No Hitters (3/18/1940 against Lion at Nishinomiya Stadium 5-0; 1941)
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: G (1938S), IP (1938S, 1940), Losses (1939), BF (1938S, 1940), CG (1938S, 1940), SO (1938S), K (1938S, 1940), BB (1938S-1940), wp (1938S, 1940), R (1939), ER (1939)
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: Hawaii University (dropped out)
Died: ? MLB Organization: N/A (Honolulu Asahi)
Birthplace: Waialua, Haiwaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1939-1940 [39])
Height: 5’6″ Weight: 140 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1939 2 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 24 0 0 7 0 2 4 0 1 2 2 2 3.60 .350 2.20
1940 5 19.2 2 1 0 0 4 1 79 0 0 14 0 8 13 0 0 3 3 2 0.90 .219 1.37
Totals 7 24.2 2 1 0 0 4 3 103 0 0 21 0 10 17 0 1 5 5 4 1.44 .250 1.54

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.54 K/.9: 3.6 BB/9: 6.2 HR/9: 0.0
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

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

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1953 26 144.0 6 10 0 0 17 9 611 5 0 140 6 51 57 4 5 0 65 46 2.88 .262 1.37
1954 25 96.2 0 5 0 0 9 16 373 0 0 80 1 51 26 1 4 0 25 22 2.04 .240 1.10
Totals 51 240.2 6 15 0 0 26 25 984 5 0 220 7 102 83 5 9 0 90 68 2.54 .253 1.26

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.26 K/9: 3.8 BB/9: 3.1 HR/9: 0.3
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: WP (1953)
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: L.A., New York 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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1974 18 122.1 5 11 0 0 17 1 541 9 0 104 10 90 88 3 5 5 60 56 4.13 .240 1.57
Totals 18 122.1 5 11 0 0 17 1 541 9 0 104 10 90 88 3 5 5 60 56 4.13 .240 1.57

Biography: Signed with Texas afrer leaving Japan.

Career WHIP: 1.57 K/9: 6.6 BB/9: 6.5 HR/9: 0.7
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

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

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1987 27 168.0 11 14 0 0 27 0 696 6 2 162 24 119 43 5 7 0 75 71 3.80 .258 1.22
1988 28 179.2 12 12 0 0 26 2 742 7 1 174 16 97 37 8 4 0 65 55 2.76 .257 1.17
1989 28 201.0 5 9 0 0 28 0 828 8 1 203 19 110 39 2 8 0 90 83 3.72 .264 1.20
1990 24 129.2 7 9 0 0 23 1 592 1 0 153 15 72 53 4 5 0 80 72 5.00 .297 1.59
Totals 107 678.1 45 44 0 0 104 3 2858 22 4 692 74 398 172 19 24 0 314 281 3.73 .267 1.27

Biography: Father Marty played with Nankai and Matt picked up quite a bit of Japanese while living in that country as a youth, often watching a popular kids show called Hyokkori Hyotan. . Started on Opening Day, 1987 in his first Japanese season,the first foreigner ever to do that. Hurt his left knee during spring training of 1990 and began the regulr season on the shelf. Was accused of doctoring the baseball by Robert Whiting. Had 11 walkless complete games lifetime. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.27 K/9: 5.1 BB/9: 2.3 HR/9: 1.0
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: HBP (1988(, ER (1989)
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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2010 25 158.2 12 8 0 0 25 0 669 2 1 156 10 85 53 9 7 0 67 59 3.35 .261 1.32
Totals 25 158.2 12 8 0 0 25 0 669 2 1 156 10 85 53 9 7 0 67 59 3.35 .261 1.32

Biography: Suffered an oblique strain in the first inning of his debut and had to come out. However, he came back just under three weeks later to register his first victory. However, he would then suffer some back problems during the second half as well as some tough luck. The effort he made to get advice from coaches and teammates and trying to adapt to the Japanese culture won him big brownie points with the team and its fans and it helped him work well with catcher Shinya Tsuruoka. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.32 K/9: 4.8 BB/9: 3.0 HR/9: 0.6
Debut: 3/22/2010 against Softbank at Sapporo Dome in a start. First Win (4/8/2010 against Rakuten at Sapporo Dome in a start), First Shutout (6/13/2010 agtainst Chunichi at Sapporo Dome)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Kiely, Leo Patrick Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Kiki 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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1953 6 45.0 6 0 0 0 5 1 183 3 1 36 2 32 15 6 0 0 14 9 1.80 .225 1.13
Totals 6 45.0 6 0 0 0 5 1 183 3 1 36 2 32 15 6 0 0 14 9 1.80 .225 1.13

Biography: Was with the Red Sox and then got drafted. Played against Japanese minor league teams while with military squads and was signed for 100,000 yen a month, or only ten thousand yen less than what the prime minister was pulling in, and pitched on off days from his army obligations. Won his first six decisions in Japan, a record for a first year foreign pitcher. Was discharged from the military on September 3, 1953 and went back to the states and rejoined Boston and then later played with the Kansas City A’s. Died of cancer.

Career WHIP: 1.13 K/9: 6.4 BB/9: 3.0 HR/9: 0.4
Debut: 8/8/1953 against Nishitetsu in a four inning relief appearance beginning with the sixth innimg. First Win (8/8/1953 against Nishitetsu in relief despite giving up three runs, one of them on a bomb by hall of famer Futoshi Nakanishi, while walking or hitting six, but Nishitetsu made seven errors to help the Orions out), First Shutout (8/30/1953 against Tokyu at Nishi Kyogoku Stadium in his last Japanese appearance, also driving in the game winning runs)
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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2009 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 9.00 .250 2.00
Totals 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 9.00 .250 2.00

Biography: Reportedly saw the Koshien Tournament on tv and it made him decide to want to play in Japan after graduating junior high. Played with Fukuoka Red Warblers of the Shikoku-Kyushu Island League, racking up 17 saves with an ERA of 0.41 in 2007. Drafted on the sixth round (2008). Had some shoulder inflammation problems during early part of the 2009 season. Married to a Japanese woman. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 2.00 K/9: 9.00 BB/9: 9.0 HR/9: 9.0
Debut: 7/17/2009 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance.  First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2008 17 80.1 2 4 0 0 15 2 365 0 0 87 4 64 35 6 1 0 47 40 4.48 .282 1.52
Totals 17 80.1 2 4 0 0 15 2 365 0 0 87 4 64 35 6 1 0 47 40 4.48 .282 1.52

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.52 K/9: 7.2 BB/9: 3.8 HR/9: 0.4
Debut: 3/23/2008 against Orix at Seibu Dome in a start. First Win (3/30/2008 against Softbank at Seibu Dome in a start 5-1), First Shutout (N/A)
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, New York Yankees
Birthplace: Oxnard, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (2003-2004 [24]), Nippon
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 198 pounds Ham (2005 [24])
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2003 16 87.0 6 4 0 0 16 0 401 0 0 105 9 77 45 3 6 2 51 47 4.86 .310 1.72
2004 6 6.0 0 0 0 0 0 6 36 0 0 11 0 5 6 1 2 0 10 8 12.00 .393 2.83
2005 8 11.1 0 2 0 0 2 6 62 0 0 20 3 14 7 1 1 0 18 14 11.12 .370 2.38
Totals 30 104.1 6 6 0 0 18 12 499 0 0 136 12 96 58 5 9 2 79 69 5.95 1.80

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.80 K/9: 7.9 BB/9: 4.9 HR/9: 0.9
Debut: 3/29/2003 against Lotte at Fukuoka Dome in a start. First Win (4/5/2003 against Nippon Ham at Tokyo Dome in a start), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Knott, Eric James Positions Played: P
Ncknames: High School: Sebring High School
Born: 9./23/1974 College: Stetson University
Died: MLB Organzaition: Arizona
Birthplace: Harvey, Illinois Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2000 [45])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 188 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2000 5 16.1 1 1 0 0 5 0 82 0 0 22 1 6 12 0 0 0 20 20 11.02 .324 2.08
Totals 5 16.1 1 1 0 0 5 0 82 0 0 22 1 6 12 0 0 0 20 20 11.02 .324 2.08

Biography: Joined Lotte in June, 2000. Re-signed with Arizona after leaving Japan and later also played with Montreal.

Career WHIP: 2.08 K/9: 3.3 BB/9: 6.6 HR/9: 0.6
Debut: First Win (7/14/2000 against Seibu at Chiba Marine Stadium in a start 3-2), First Shutout (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: 10/25/1955 College: Taipei Taiiku Senmon University
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1980-1981 [30])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1980 6 26.2 3 1 0 1 3 3 108 1 0 25 8 10 5 1 0 0 15 13 4.33 .245 1.12
1981 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0.00 .000 2.00
Totals 7 27.2 3 0 0 1 3 4 113 1 0 25 8 13 7 1 1 0 15 13 4.18 .238 1.16

Biography: Hurt his lebow in 1981 and was voncerted into an outfielder. Was a coach with the Taiwanese national team at the Seoul Olympics. (1988). Retured to Japan and graduated from Chukyo University and went back to Taiwan and worked at his alma mater.

Career WHIP: 1.16 K/9: 4.2 BB/9: 2.3 HR/9: 2.6
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Koo, Dae-sung Positions Played: P
Nicknames: 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: 184 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2001 51 126.1 7 9 10 14 9 42 544 1 0 96 14 143 71 4 3 0 58 57 4.06 .211 1.32
2002 22 146.1 5 7 0 0 22 0 608 1 0 122 13 144 47 3 3 0 45 41 2.52 .226 1.15
2003 19 113.2 6 8 0 0 19 0 522 0 0 131 23 118 51 7 2 0 72 63 4.99 .289 1.60
2004 18 116.2 6 10 0 0 18 0 502 3 0 105 24 99 44 8 2 0 65 56 4.32 .240 1.28
Totals 110 503.0 24 34 10 14 68 42 2176 5 0 444 74 504 213 22 10 0 240 217 3.88 1.31

Biography: Had won just about every major pitching award while with Hanwha in the KBO before coming to Japan. Reportedly turned down an offer from the Yankees to sign with Orix. Became unhappy with the way he was being used by manager Haruki Ihara during the 2004 season and was banished to the minors for a while as a result. Was subsequently released at the end of the season, whereupon he was picked up by the New York Mets. He was released at the end of the season and returned to Hanwha. Pitched for Korea in the WBC.

Career WHIP: 1.31 K/9: 9.0 BB/9: 3.8 HR/9: 1.3
Debut: 3/24/2001 against Daiei at Fukuoka Dome in an Opening Day relief appearance. First Win (), First Shutout (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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2008 3 12.0 0 1 0 0 3 0 61 0 0 16 2 11 8 0 0 1 9 9 6.75 .320 2.00
Totals 3 12.0 0 1 0 0 3 0 61 0 0 16 2 11 8 0 0 1 9 9 6.75 .320 2.00

Biography: Signed by Orix in June, 2008. Signed with Florida after leaving Japan.

Career WHIP: 2.00 K/9: 8.3 BB/9: 6.0 HR/9: 1.5
Debut: 7/27/2008 against Rakuten 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

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], [67])
Height: 6’6″ Weight: 220 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2008 26 38.0 2 1 2 2 4 22 170 0 0 41 4 31 17 2 3 4 21 20 4.74 .273 1.53
2009 1 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 2 54.00 .750 12.00
Totals 27 38.1 2 1 2 2 4 23 175 0 0 44 4 31 17 3 4 4 24 22 5.16 1.59

Biography: Had elbow surgery in 2008.

Career WHIP: 1.59 K/9: 7.3 BB/9: 4.0 HR/9: 0.9
Debut: 3/28/2008 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (7/12/2008 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium in a start), First Shutout (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 Organizatoin:  Boston, Cleveland
Birrthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1979 [19])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1979 18 29.0 2 1 0 0 1 17 122 0 0 26 4 16 12 2 1 1 17 15 4.66 .255 1.31
Totals 18 29.0 2 1 0 0 1 17 122 0 0 26 4 16 12 2 1 1 17 15 4.66 .255 1.31

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.31 K/9: 5.0 BB/9: 3.7 HR/9: 1.2
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2005 55 53.1 3 2 26 29 0 55 222 0 0 42 2 61 23 0 1 0 18 16 2.70 .216 1.22
2006 47 48.0 2 5 27 29 0 47 195 0 0 38 4 70 8 1 4 0 16 16 3.00 .207 0.96
2007 43 42.1 3 1 31 34 0 43 178 0 0 35 3 65 15 2 5 0 14 13 2.76 .222 1.18
2008 61 61.0 1 4 41 42 0 61 248 0 0 34 1 91 27 3 13 0 18 15 2.21 .158 1.00
2009 46 50.0 1 3 27 28 0 46 206 0 0 36 1 57 19 2 4 0 10 7 1.26 .201 1.10
2010 52 50.2 4 3 25 29 0 52 216 0 0 35 5 73 29 0 4 0 25 24 4.26 .187 1.26
Totals 304 305.1 14 18 177 191 0 304 1265 0 0 220 16 417 121 8 31 0 101 91 2.68 1.12

Biography: Was originally brought in as a setup man, but when Kazuhiro Sasaki showed that he was wached up, Kroon was moved into the closer’s role. He also studied Japanese pitchers and learned to throw the forkball after coming to Yokohama and also improved his control with help from manager Kazuhiko Ushijima, a former closer himself. Has reportedly had a history of elbow trouble and so they have tried as much as possible to limit him to one inning. First man in NPB history to be clocked at 99mph (5/11/2005 against Rakuten at Miyagi Prefectural Stadium to Yosuke Takasu with two outs in the ninth). He then hit 100mph later in the season (7/19/2007 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium on the sixth pitch to Norihiro Akahoshi in the 12th inning). Said he wanted a two year contract with the Bay Stars and would retire after that, but they couldn’t agree on  a salary and contract provisions and so he was released, whereupon he signed with Yomiuri. First Giants pitcher to lead the league in saves in 15 years (2008). Was dogged by injury in 2009, but still had a great year. He and Yomiuri couldn’t agree on a salary for 2011, so he signed a minor league deal with San Francisco that offseason. Selected to four all star teams (2005-2008). Almost never eats Japanese food and is said to eat mainly hamburgers, pizza and spaghetti. Was given his nickname by then Yokohama infielder Seiichi Uchikawa. Is just the second man in NPB history to register a save against 12 teams.  Reference:  Wikipedia Japan    Official Homepage

Career WHIP: 1.12 K/9: 12.3 BB/9: 3.6 HR/9: 0.5
Debut: 4/2/2005 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (4/19/2005 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a tenth inning relief appearance, going two shutout innings), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (5/3/2005 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome)
Titles: Save (2008)
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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2001 3 2.0 0 1 0 0 1 2 13 0 0 4 0 1 4 0 0 0 4 4 18.00 .444 4.00
Totals 3 2.0 0 1 0 0 1 2 13 0 0 4 0 1 4 0 0 0 4 4 18.00 .444 4.00

Biography:

Career WHIP: 4.00 K/9: 4.5 BB/9: 18.0 HR/9: 0.0
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

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

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1978 25 72.2 3 4 0 0 10 15 331 1 0 75 9 52 45 1 2 0 43 35 4.32 .275 1.45
Totals 25 72.2 3 4 0 0 10 15 331 1 0 75 9 52 45 1 2 0 43 35 4.32 .275 1.45

Biography: A cousin of sumo wrestler Takamiyama.Signed with San Diego after leaving Japan.

Career WHIP: 1.45 K/9: 6.4 BB/9: 5.6 HR/9: 1.1
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2005 9 55.1 3 4 0 0 9 0 228 0 0 51 6 29 18 1 2 2 22 21 3.42 .250 1.25
2006 11 63.0 5 3 0 0 11 0 275 0 0 58 5 41 32 4 1 0 26 24 3.43 .246 1.43
Totals 20 118.1 8 7 0 0 20 503 0 0 109 11 70 50 5 3 2 48 45 3.42 1.34

0Biography: Had shoulder surgery in 2006 and was released.

Career WHIP: 1.34 K/9: 5.3 BB/9: 3.8 HR/9: 0.8
Debut: 7/18/2005 against Lotte at Sapporo Dome in a start. First Win (8/1/2005 against Softbank at Fukuoka Dome), First Shutout (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:
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo Orions (1967 [29])
Heigth: 6’1″ Weight: 182 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GA RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1967 1 1.1 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 18.00 .333 2.25
Totals 1 1.1 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 18.00 .333 2.25

Biography: Signed before the 1966 season. After being released by Tokyo, played in U.S. AA ball before going to the Mecian League. In 1983, he returned to Korea and played with MBC in the then new KBO, though he only went 1-1 with a save in two years in that circuit. .

Career WHIP: 2.25 K/9: 0.0 BB/9: 6.8 HR/9: 0.0
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2009 42 37.0 1 1 1 2 1 41 164 0 0 42 3 27 14 2 1 0 15 15 3.65 .296 1.51
2010 19 17.2 0 1 0 0 0 19 73 0 0 11 4 18 7 1 0 0 10 10 5.09 .175 1.02
Totals 61 54.2 1 2 1 2 1 60 237 0 0 53 7 45 21 3 1 0 25 25 4.12 1.36

Biography: Played with the OB/Doosan Bears of the KBO, compiling a 53-40 record with a 4.16 ERA for his career there with a 1.48 WHIP. Was allowed to forego manadatory military service due to a back problem. Signed with Yakult as a free agent. Has reportedly been clocked as high as 94mph and compliments it with a slider and screwball. However, he has inconsistent control. Had an elbow cartilage issue during spring training of 2009, delaying his debut until May. Returned to Doosan after leaving Japan. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.36 K/9: 7.4 BB/9: 3.5 HR/9: 1.2
Debut: 5/4/2009 against Hiroshima at Matsuda Stadium in a start. First Win (8/11/2009 against Yokohama at Meiji Jingu Stadium in an 11th inning relief appearance), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (10/12/2009 against Yomiuri at Meiji Jingu Stadium).
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 (KBO)
Birhtplace: Seoul, South Korea Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1998-1999 [17])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1998 11 32.2 1 0 0 0 5 6 143 0 0 32 6 33 12 1 0 1 22 17 4.68 .258 1.35
1999 36 95.1 6 5 3 5 11 25 377 2 0 75 8 65 30 4 2 1 30 30 2.83 .226 1.10
Totals 47 128.0 7 5 3 5 16 31 520 2 0 107 14 98 42 5 2 2 52 47 3.30 .235 1.16

Biography: Racked up two wins titles and a Fireman of the Year Award with the LG Twins. Had a history of shoulder trouble even before coming to Japan. Was posted to the major leagues by LG, but when Boston won the bidding with just a $600,000 offer, they pulled him off the market. Lee still wanted to play in themajor leagues and persuaded his team to allow him to go to Japan to prove himself. Joined Chunichi at the end of April, 1998. His career in Japan got off to an inauspicious beginning when the first hitter he faced in his debut, Daisuke Motoki, took him over the rightfield wall. Was initially a starter ion 1999, but due to his health issues, was put in the bullpen the second half of the 1998 season. He was left off the Japan Series roster because he declared that he would go to MLB in 1999. Was signed by Boston adter leaving Chunichi, thsu becoming the first man ever to have played in the KBO, NPB and MLB (2000). Was later then picked up by Oakland, who released him, and he returned to the KBO before retiring to become a rock singer. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.16 K/9: 6.9 BB/9:3.0  HR/9: 1.0
Debut: 5/9/1998 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a relief appearance. First Win (8/1998 against Hanshin at Nagoya Dome), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

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

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1998 19 67.1 3 4 0 0 8 11 0 0 0 64 5 38 32 5 5 0 41 36 4.81 .256 1.43
1999 15 70.1 4 6 0 0 13 2 0 1 0 73 12 52 32 4 1 1 45 41 5.25 .266 1.48
Totals 34 137.2 7 10 0 0 21 13 0 1 0 137 17 90 64 9 6 1 86 77 5.03 .261 1.46

Biography: Was playing in the Mexican League when he was signed by Kintetsu.

Career WHIP: 1.46 K/9:  5.9 BB/9: 4.2 HR/9: 1.1
Debut; First Win (), First Shutout (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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2009 20 25.0 0 1 0 0 0 20 108 0 0 22 0 20 11 2 2 0 14 14 5.04 .247 1.32
2010 35 37.2 2 2 10 12 0 35 178 0 0 45 3 33 16 2 1 0 21 20 4.78 .283 1.62
Totals 55 62.2 2 3 10 12 0 55 286 0 0 67 3 53 27 4 3 0 35 34 4.88 1.50

Biography: Experienced some shoulder problems in 2009, but they brought him back anyway.

Career WHIP: 1.50 K/9: 7.6 BB/9: 3.9 HR/9: 0.4
Debut: 5/30/2009 against Yokohama at Kobe Green Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (3/28/2010 against Softbank at Fukuoka Dome)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Lemon, Donald Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Don 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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2000 31 103.2 3 7 1 2 15 16 439 0 0 104 15 76 35 2 4 0 48 45 3.91 .263 1.34
Totals 31 103.2 3 7 1 2 15 16 439 0 0 104 15 76 35 2 4 0 48 45 3.91 .263 1.34

Biography: Had been playing in Taiwan for four years before Yakult signed him. Became the sixth man in histgory to strikeout four men in an inning (4/14/2000 against Hiroshima at Fukuoka Dome). Went back to Taiwan and pitched for the President Lions in the CBPL after he left Japan.

Career WHIP: 1.34 K/9: 6.6 BB/9: 3.0 HR/9: 1.3
Debut: 4/6/2000 against Hanshin at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a start. First Win (), First Shutout (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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2011
Totals

Biography:

Career WHIP: K/9: BB/9: HR/9:
Debut: 5/5/2011 against Rakuten at Fukuoka Dome in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles:
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Lesley, Bradley Jay Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Brad, 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 IP W L Save SP GS RA GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1986 42 51.1 5 3 19 24 0 42 0 42 230 0 0 57 1 39 23 3 1 1 19 15 2.63 .285 1.56
1987 18 17.2 2 2 5 7 0 18 0 18 83 0 0 18 1 19 10 3 1 0 10 8 4.08 .269 1.58
Totals 60 69.0 7 5 24 31 0 60 0 60 313 0 0 75 2 58 33 6 2 1 29 23 3.00 .281 1.57

Biography: Selected to one all star team (1986). Became a tv personality in Japan after retirement and has also appeared ina couple of movies. Is married to a Japanese.

Career WHIP: 1.57 K/9: 7.6 BB/9: 4.3 HR/9: 0.3
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2008 26 178.0 15 8 0 0 26 0 702 3 2 151 12 183 27 6 1 3 56 53 2.68 .232 1.00
2009 29 176.1 11 9 0 0 28 1 715 3 1 156 13 186 19 14 13 0 68 58 2.96 .236 0.99
Totals 55 354.1 26 17 0 0 54 1 1417 6 3 307 25 369 46 20 14 3 124 111 2.82 1.00

Biography: Got called for three balks in his first ever Japanese appearance in a four inning span due to not stopping long enough in the stretch. Had an elbow inflammation in July, 2008 and missed some time, including the all star series after he was named to it.Had the fewest walks of any pitcher qualifying for the ERA title that season and just missed winning the ERA crown. Was the Opening Day starter in 2009, picking up a victory (4/3/2009 against Yomiuri).  He was the first foreign pitcher to be so honored since 1999. Had a Bell’s Palsy episode in April, 2009. Selected to one all star team (2009). Was the first foreign pitcher in Carp history to post back to back ten win seasons. Also had the fewest walks of any pitcher qualifying for the ERA title in 2009. Resigned with Texas after leaving Japan. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.00 K/9: 9.4 BB/9: 1.2 HR/9: 0.6
Debut: 3/29/2008 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a start. First Win (4/3/2008 against Hanshin at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in a start 4-2), First Shutout (5/1/2008 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome)
Titles: SO (2008), K (2008-2009)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Ley, Terrence Richard Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Terry High School:
Born: 3/1/1947 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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1974 13 43.1 3 2 0 0 6 7 180 2 0 23 3 28 32 2 2 3 17 16 3.23 .164 1.27
1975 11 55.1 2 3 0 0 11 0 252 0 0 46 9 30 48 2 1 2 30 29 4.71 .237 2.66
Totals 24 98.2 5 5 0 0 17 7 432 2 0 69 12 58 80 4 3 5 47 45 4.10 .207 1.51

Biography: Balked three times in an inning to set a pro yakyu record (1974).

Career WHIP: 1.51 K/9: 5.3 BB/9: 7.3 HR/9: 1.1
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Lim, Chang-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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2008 54 51.0 1 5 33 34 0 54 214 0 0 55 6 50 9 2 1 0 18 17 3.00 .275 1.25
2009 57 57.0 5 4 28 33 0 57 229 0 0 40 4 52 19 2 2 0 15 13 2.05 1.96 1.04
2010 53 55.2 1 2 35 36 0 53 214 0 0 32 3 53 16 2 1 0 9 9 1.46 .168 0.86
Totals 164 163.2 7 11 96 103 0 164 657 0 0 127 13 155 44 6 4 0 42 39 2.14 1.05

Biography: Played with Haitai and Samsung in the KBO and had been part of Korea’s olympic baseball squad at Sydney. He was posted during the 2002 offseason to MLB, but there was no interest. Became a free agent in 2004, but again, no interest from either MLB or NPB, so he stayed with Samsung. Had elbow problems in 2005. Asked for and received his release during the 2007 offseason and was signed by Yakult in a two year deal worth $300,000 per plus incentives. Became the first man in NPB to rack up 30 saves in his first season since 2000 and was just the third all time. Named to Korea’s WBC contingent in 2009, where he did well as the team’s closer, though often hitting 95 or more on the gun despite being a sidearmer. However, he was also the losing pitcher in the final. Became just the second man in Japanese history to eclipse 100mph in a regular season game (5/15/2009 against Hanshin at Meiji Jingu Stadium in the ninth inning). Selected to two all star teams (2009-2010). Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.14 K/9: 8.5 BB/9: 2.4 HR/9: 0.7
Debut: 3/28/2008 against Yomiuri at Meiji Jingu Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (5/23/2008 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in an 11th inning relief appearance), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (3/29/2008 against Yomiuri at Meiji Jingu Stadium)
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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2007 8 34.2 1 3 0 0 7 1 147 0 0 31 4 28 15 1 0 0 16 14 3.63 2.44 1.33
Totals 8 34.2 1 3 0 0 7 1 147 0 0 31 4 28 15 1 0 0 16 14 3.63 2.44 1.33

Biography: Came over from the Makoto Cobras of the CPBL, with whom he had won an MVP during his career. Has reportedly been clocked at 94mph, but is more usually in the high 80’s, low 90’s with a slider and forkball. Was part of Taiwan’s WBC contingent. Had some trouble adjusting to living in Japan amd had injury problems as well, finally being released at the end of the 2009 season.

Career WHIP: 1.33 K/9: 7.3 BB.9: 3.9 HR/9: 1.0
Debut: 4/13/2007 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome in a start. First Win (4/13/2007 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Lin, Yi-hao Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: N/A
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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2010 2 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 28 0 0 8 0 4 4 1 2 0 7 7 12.60 .348 2.40
Totals 2 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 28 0 0 8 0 4 4 1 2 0 7 7 12.60 .348 2.40

Biography: Reportedly clocked at 93mph as a 15 year old, Yomiuri signed him to a taxi squad deal with the blessing of his parents and the reputed guidance of his junior high coach, Wang Wu-hsiung, and that country’s WBC head coach Lin Hua-wei, in September, 2006  before he even entered high school. How much money the Giants spread around to make this happen and keep him out of the hands of MLB scouts is unknown. Played with Taiwan’s under 16 national team. Took correspondence courses in Tokyo to satisfy high school requirements. Did not play in the mnors for the Giants at all in 2006 or 2007. In 2009, was signed to a new deal that paid him a $100,000 signing bonus and a $44,000 a year salary. He then attended a university in Taiwan during the 2009 offseason. He was added to Yomiuri’s regular roster in July, 2010. Three quarter delivery out of which his fastball has been reportedly clocked as high as 98mph, but still has marked control issues. In his NPB debut, walked two, endured two stolen bases and unleashed two wild pitches during two hitless innings in which he surrendered an earned run on 33 pitches and was clocked at a high of 92mph. He was sent back down to the minors afterward. He has also been said to be more or less proficient in Japanese now, too. Reference:  Taiwan Baseball     Wikipedia Japan     Official Homepage

Career WHIP: 2.40 K/9: 7.2 BB/9: 7.2 HR/9: 0.0
Debut: 8/7/2010 against Hiroshima at Tokyo Dome in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2006 5 27.0 0 2 0 0 5 0 118 0 0 22 4 9 13 3 1 0 13 13 4.33 .232 1.30
2007 4 6.0 0 0 0 0 0 4 29 0 0 10 0 4 1 0 0 0 4 3 4.50 3.57 1.83
2008 5 10.1 0 2 0 0 1 4 49 0 0 10 2 3 5 2 3 0 7 6 5.23 .250 1.45
Totals 14 43.1 0 4 0 0 6 8 196 0 0 42 6 16 19 5 4 0 24 22 4.57 1.41

Biography: Signed away from the Makoto Cobras. No relation to Lin En-yu. Was part of Taiwan’s WBC contingent (2006). Had control problems and an elbow issue during the 2006 season and was demoted to the minors. That injury robbed him of some velocity and he now throws in the mid-80’s with a changeup as his outpitch. Is married with a child.

Career WHIP: 1.41 K/9: 3.3 BB/9: 3.9 HR/9: 1.2
Debut: 3/26/2006 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome in a start. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2009 5 27.0 0 4 0 0 5 0 133 0 0 36 2 18 12 2 0 1 26 19 6.33 .313 1.78
Totals 5 27.0 0 4 0 0 5 0 133 0 0 36 2 18 12 2 0 1 26 19 6.33 .313 1.78

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.78 K/9: 6.0 BB/9: 4.0 HR/9: 0.7
Debut: 4/7/2009 against Rakuten at Miyagi Prefectural Stadium in a start. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Long, Al Positions Played: P
Nicknames: 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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1953 3 31.0 2 0 0 0 3 0 120 3 1 20 1 13 8 2 1 0 8 6 1.75 .183 0.90
Totals 3 31.0 2 0 0 0 3 0 120 3 1 20 1 13 8 2 1 0 8 6 1.75 .183 0.90

Biography: Was signed while stationed in Japan on a military assignment.

Career WHIP: 0.90 K/9: 3.8  BB/9: 2.3 HR/9: 0.3
Debut: First Win (), Firdt Shutout ()
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, 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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2000 8 13.2 1 0 0 0 3 5 60 0 0 16 2 10 6 0 1 0 10 9 5.93 .296 1.61
2001 17 81.2 2 6 0 0 16 1 373 1 1 92 11 69 37 4 2 1 51 47 5.18 .288 1.58
Totals 25 95.1 3 6 0 0 19 6 433 1 1 108 13 79 43 4 3 1 61 56 5.29 .290 1.58

Biography: Had tried out for Hanshin and failed the audition. Joined Hiroshima in June, 2000. Missed the last half of the 2001 season with a back injury. Had one walkless complete game lifetime. Tried out for Hanshin, but failed to win a job.

Career WHIP: 1.58 K/9: 7.5 BB/9: 4.1 HR/9: 1.2
Debut: 7/6/2000 against Hanshin at Osaka Dome. First Win (10/7/2000 against Chunichi at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in a start 3-2), First Shutout ()
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:
Died: MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Asahi)
Birthplace: Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Mainichi Orions (1954 [28])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1954 1 3.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 15 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 3 9.00 .273 2.00
Totals 1 3.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 15 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 3 9.00 .273 2.00

Biography:

Career WHIP: 2.00 K/9: 0.0 BB/9: 9.0 HR/9: 0.0
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Lundquist, David Bruce 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 IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2003 6 7.2 0 0 0 0 0 6 41 0 0 14 0 3 4 0 0 0 10 7 8.22 .389 2.35
Totals 6 7.2 0 0 0 0 0 6 41 0 0 14 0 3 4 0 0 0 10 7 8.22 .389 2.35

Biography: Signed by Hiroshima after a tryout.

Career WHIP: 2.35 K/9: 3.5 BB/9: 4.7 HR/9: 0.0
Debut: 3/30/2003 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a sixth inning relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

MacDonald, Robert Joseph Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Bob High School:
Born: 4/27/1965 College: Rutgers University
Died: MLB Organization: Toronto, Houston, Seattle, Detroit, etc
Birthplace: East Orange, New Jersey Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1997 [40])
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 208 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1997 9 7.1 0 1 0 0 0 9 32 0 0 7 2 9 4 0 0 0 6 6 7.36 .250 1.50
Totals 9 7.1 0 1 0 0 0 9 32 0 0 7 2 9 4 0 0 0 6 6 7.36 .250 1.50

Biography: Signed in May, 1997 after a tryout.

Career WHIP: 1.50 K/9: 11.0 BB/9:2.5  HR/9: 2.5
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

 

MacLane, Evan Alan Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Pleasant Valley High School
Born: 11/4/1982 College: Feather River College
Died: MLB Organization: NY Mets, Arizona, St. Louis
Birthplace: Chico, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2011 [50])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 170 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2011
Totals

Biography:

Career OPS: HR:AB:
Debut: 6/11/2011 against Yomiuri at Osaka Dome in a start. First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Mahomes, Patrick Lavon Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Pat High School: Lindell High School
Born: 8/9/1970 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Minnesota, Boston
Birthplace: Bryan, Texas Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (1997-1998 [30])
Height: 6’4″ Weight: 210 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1997 11 52.1 3 4 0 0 9 2 228 0 0 54 6 42 25 1 0 0 30 28 4.82 .276 1.51
1998 10 43.2 0 4 0 0 8 2 210 0 0 61 4 24 29 0 3 0 30 29 5.98 .351 2.06
Totals 21 96.0 3 8 0 0 17 4 438 0 0 115 10 66 54 1 3 0 60 57 5.34 .311 1.76

Biography: Joined Yokohama in June, 1997. Had offseason elbow surgery in 1997 and he hurt it again in 1998. Signed with the Mets after leaving Japan.

Career WHIP: 1.76 K/9: 6.2 BB/9: 5.1 HR/9: 0.9
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Maibauer, Dick Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Cleveland High School
Born: 12/24/1932 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Ohio Team (Years and [uniform number]):Toei Flyers (1961 [66])
Height: 6’4″ Weight: 191 pounds
Bats: Right  Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1961 21 90.2 6 3 0 0 12 9 385 1 0 74 5 47 47 3 3 0 42 34 3.36 .223 1.33
Totals 21 90.2 6 3 0 0 12 9 385 1 0 74 5 47 47 3 3 0 42 34 3.36 .223 1.33

Biography: Homered in his first win.

Career WHIP: 1.33 K/9: 4.7 BB/9: 4.7 HR/9: 0.5
Debut: First Win (5/7/1961 against Kintetsu), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hal of Fame Induction: N/A

Mallette, Brian Drew Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School:  Dublin High School
Born: 1/19/1975 College: Kennesaw State University
Died: MLB Organization: Atlanta, Mlwaukee
Birthplace: Dublin, Georgia Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (2003 [42])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 185 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balik R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2003 4 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 4 27 0 0 11 1 1 1 0 0 1 8 8 14.40 .423 2.40
Totals 4 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 4 27 0 0 11 1 1 1 0 0 1 8 8 14.40 .423 2.40

Biography:

Career WHIP: 2.40 K/9: 1.8 BB/9: 1.8 HR/9: 1.8
Debut: 4/28/2003 against Orix at Kobe Green Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Mankovitch, Frank Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Manny High School:
Born: 3/12/1937 College: University of Pittsburgh
Died: MLB Organization:
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daimai Orions (1962 [13])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 182 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1962 12 29.0 0 0 0 0 2 10 123 0 0 27 2 11 13 0 0 0 15 12 3.72 .262 1.38
Totals 12 29.0 0 0 0 0 2 10 123 0 0 27 2 11 13 0 0 0 15 12 3.72 .262 1.38

Biography: His last name was difficult for Japanese to write and pronounce, but they couldn’t shorten it since it would have sounded like a certain dirty Japanese word, so they settled on Manny.

Career WHIP: 1.38 K/9: 3.4 BB/9: 4.0 HR/9: 0.6
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Manuel, Barry Paul Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Mamou High School
Born: 8/12/1965 College: LSU
Died: MLB Organization: Texas, Montreal, New York Mets, Arizona
Birthplace: Mamou, Louisiana Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1999 [60])
Height: 5’11” Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1999 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0.00 .000 1.00
Totals 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0.00 .000 1.00

Biography: Was sent down to the minors after the one appearance, where he didn’t win aby games, either.

Career WHIP: 1.00 K/9: 0.0 BB/9: 9.0 HR/9: 0.0
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Marte, Victor Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Liceo Jose Duo High School
Born: 11/8/1980 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization:  N/A (Carp Academy)
Birthplace: Puerto Balta, Dominican Repubic Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2006-2008 [93])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 226 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2006 12 11.1 0 1 0 0 0 12 47 0 0 5 1 5 6 1 3 0 7 2 1.59 .135 0.97
2007 17 17.1 0 1 0 0 0 17 91 0 0 28 2 13 10 2 1 0 16 16 8.31 .368 2.19
2008 1 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 0 4 0 2 1 0 1 0 3 3 13.50 .444 2.50
Totals 30 30.2 0 2 0 0 0 30 148 0 0 37 3 20 17 3 5 0 26 21 6.16 1.76

Biography: Went from the Royals academy (2000-2002) to the Carp Academy in 2003. 93mph fastball with a knuckle curve and a slider. After doing well in the Western League, where he posted ten saves, he was brought up to the big club. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.76 K/9: 5.9 BB/9: 5.0 HR/9: 0.9
Debut: 8/16/2006 against Chunichi at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in relief. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Martinez, Luis Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 1/20/1980 College:
Died: MLB Organization: Milwaukee, St. Louis, Colorado, Arizona
Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2005-2006 [49])
Height: 6’6″ Weight: 200 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2005 18 109.1 8 4 0 0 18 0 455 0 0 109 12 88 28 4 4 2 45 41 3.38 .265 1.25
2006 23 112.1 6 9 0 0 22 1 496 0 0 126 9 75 41 3 9 1 58 53 4.25 .290 1.49
Totals 41 221.2 14 13 0 0 40 1 951 0 0 235 21 163 69 7 13 3 103 94 3.82 1.37

Biography: Couldn’t get together with Chunichi on contract terms for 2007 and was released. Then signed with LaNew in the CPBL in April, 2007.

Career WHIP: 1.37 K/9: 6.6 BB/9: 2.8 HR/9: 0.9
Debut: 5/29/2005 against Softbank at Fukuoka Dome in a start. First Win (6/4/2005 against Nippon Ham at Nagoya Dome), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Mastny, Thomas Raymond Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Tom High School: Zionsville High School
Born: 2/4/1981 College: Furman University
Died: MLB Organization: Toronto, Cleveland
Birthplace: East Bontang, Indonesia Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2009 [42])
Height: 6’5″ Weight: 220 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2009 15 61.2 1 5 0 0 12 3 296 0 0 79 8 43 25 11 6 0 45 39 5.69 .313 1.69
Totals 15 61.2 1 5 0 0 12 3 296 0 0 79 8 43 25 11 6 0 45 39 5.69 .313 1.69

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.69 K/9: 6.3 BB/9: 3.6 HR/9: 1.2
Debut: 4/15/2009 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in a start. First Win (7/11/2009 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a start 4-2), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Matsuoka, Mitsuo Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Iolani High School
Born: 2/17/1931 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Asahi)
Birthplace: Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1954 [19])
Height: 5’8″ Weight: 150 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1954 7 23.0 0 1 0 0 3 4 98 0 0 22 1 8 9 0 0 1 13 11 4.30 .259 1.35
Totals 7 23.0 0 1 0 0 3 4 98 0 0 22 1 8 9 0 0 1 13 11 4.30 .259 1.35

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.35 K/9: 3.1 BB/9: 3.5 HR/9: 0.4
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Matsuura, Kazuyoshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Belmont High School
Born: 2/11/1910 College: N/A
Died: 2/2/1991 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya (1936 [3])
Height: Weight:
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1936S 6 49.2 4 1 0 0 3 3 223 3 1 41 2 12 35 3 3 0 17 13 2.34 .223 1.53
1936F 17 85.0 4 8 0 0 14 3 408 6 1 78 0 19 78 1 1 0 49 32 3.39 .245 1.84
Totals 23 134.2 8 9 0 0 17 6 631 9 2 119 2 31 113 4 4 0 66 45 3.00 .237 1.72

Biography: Nisei. Was Nagoya’s ace. Beat Eiji Sawamura in the first regular season game the Giants ever played in Japan in a relief appearance (7/1/1936 at Totsuka Stadium 9-8). Spun the first ever complete game shutout in his team’s history (7/7/1936 against the Tokyo Senators at Totsuka Stadium 1-0). However, he also incurred the first ever walkoff homer ever hit against a pitcher from his ballclub when Minoru Yamashita took him deep (7/12/1936 against Hankyu at Koshien Stadium 7-5). Returned to Hawaii due to unspecified family circumstances.

Career WHIP: 1.72 K/9: 2.1 BB/9: 7.6 HR/9: 0.1
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Mattson, Robert Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Palm Beach Gardens High School
Born: 11/18/1966 College: Arizona State University
Died: MLB Organization:  Atlanta, Milwaukee, San Diego
Birthplace: West Plam Beach, Florida Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1998-1999 [47])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Rkght

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1998 24 131.2 9 7 0 1 15 9 545 5 1 109 9 74 59 3 1 2 57 52 3.55 .234 1.28
1999 20 84.1 5 4 0 0 11 9 374 2 0 87 10 59 43 9 3 2 44 44 4.70 .274 1.54
Totals 44 216.0 14 11 0 1 26 18 919 7 1 196 19 133 102 12 4 4 101 96 4.00 .250 1.38

Biography: Was playing in the Mexican League when Kintetsu signed him. May have been the first knuckleballer (using it as a primary pitch) in Japanese history.

Career WHIP: 1.38 K/9: 5.5 BB/9: 4.3 HR/9: 0.8
Debut: 5/15/1998 against Nippon Ham at Tokyo Dome in relief. First Win (7/5/1998 against Orix at Kobe Green Stadium in relief), First Shutout (9/9/1998 against Nippon Ham at Osaka Dome)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

May, Darrell Kevin Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Rogue River High School
Born: 6/13/1972 College: Cal State Sacramento
Died: MLB Organization: Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Anaheim
Birthplace: San Bernadino, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1998-1999 [69]),
Heigfht: 6’2″ Weight: 170 pounds Yomiuri (2000-2001 [42])
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA
1998 21 129.2 4 9 0 0 563 1 1 122 12 94 55 6 2 0 55 50 3.47
1999 18 112.1 6 7 0 0 471 0 0 101 17 113 38 4 4 1 56 53 4.25
2000 24 155.1 12 7 0 0 621 3 3 123 19 165 40 3 7 0 52 51 2.95
2001 26 159.0 10 8 0 0 669 1 0 160 24 168 45 5 6 1 84 73 4.13
Totals 89 556.1 32 31 0 0 2324 5 4 506 72 540 178 18 19 2 237 227 3.67

Biography: Had conflicts with Hanshin manager Katusya Nomura and was given his release, whereupon he was picked up by Yomiuri. Signed with Kansas City after leaving Yomiuri. Had one walkless complete game lifetime. Selected to one all star team (2000).

Career WHIP: 1.23 K/9: 8.7 BB/9: 2.9 HR/9: 1.2
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: SO (2000), HR (2001)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

McNulty, Steve Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 3/11/1953 College: Brigham Young University
Died: 7/12/1991 MLB Organization:
Birthplace: New York Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte Orions (1977 [12])
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 213 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA
1977 7 20.0 0 1 0 0 94 0 0 16 3 17 17 0 0 0 15 14 6.30
Totals 7 20.0 0 1 0 0 94 0 0 16 3 17 17 0 0 0 15 14 6.30

Biography: Was signed after a tryout while he hwas in AA ball. Was released in May, 1977.

Career WHIP: 1.65 K/9: 7.7 BB/9: 7.7 HR/9: 1.1
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Mercado, Hector Luis Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Jose S. Allegria High School
Born: 4/29/1974 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Houston, Florida, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, etc
Birthplace: Catano, Puerto Rico Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (2004 [00])
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 235 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA
2004 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 infinity
Totals 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 infinity

Biography:

Career WHIP: iinfinity K/9: N/A BB/9: infinity HR/9: N/A
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Messenger, Randall Jerome Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Randy High School: Sparks High School
Born: 8/13/1981 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Florida, Seattle, San Francisco
Birthplace: Reno, Nevada Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2010-2011 [54])
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 239 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2010 26 80.1 5 6 0 0 14 12 350 0 0 88 10 48 31 1 3 0 49 44 4.93 .289 1.48
Totals 26 80.1 5 6 0 0 14 12 350 0 0 88 10 48 31 1 3 0 49 44 4.93 .289 1.48

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.48 K/9: 5.4 BB/9: 3.5 HR/9: 1.1
Debut: 3/26/2010 against Yokohama at Osaka Dome in an eighth inning reief appearance. First Win (7/11/2010 against Yokohama at Koshien Stadium in his first NPB start), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Miadich, John Barton Positions Played: P
Nicknames: J.B., Bart High School:
Born: 2/3/1976 College:
Died: MLB Organization: Boston, Arizona, Anaheim, San Diego, Texas, Florida
Birthplace: Torrance, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2005 [63])
Height: 6’4″ Weight: 205 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA
2005 15 21.1 0 0 0 0 0 15 101 0 0 22 3 29 15 1 4 1 17 17 7.17
Totals 15 21.1 0 0 0 0 0 15 101 0 0 22 3 29 15 1 4 1 17 17 7.17

Biography: Brought in after the regular season started to replace the departed Dan Miceli.

Career WHIP: 1.73 K/9: 12.2 BB/9: 6.3 HR/9: 1.3
Debut: 7/12/2005 against Chunichi at Sapporo Dome in a relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Miceli, Daniel Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 9/9/1970 College:
Died: MLB Organization: Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Detroit, San Diego, etc
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2005 [35])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 107 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA
2005 4 2.2 0 2 0 0 0 4 19 0 0 9 3 3 2 0 1 0 7 7 23.63
Totals 4 2.2 0 2 0 0 0 4 19 0 0 9 3 3 2 0 1 0 7 7 23.63
Biography: Was slated as the team’s closer, but after blowing a couple of early save opportunities, was sent down to the minors. He refused the assignment and was released, whereupon he was picked up by Colorado

Career WHIP: 4.12 K/9: 10.1 BB/9: 6.7 HR/9: 10.1
Debut: 4/1/2005 against Hiroshima at Tokyo Dome in a relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Mickens, Glenn Roger Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Fremont High School
Born: 7/26/1930 College: UCLA
Died: MLB Organization: Brooklyn
Birthplace: Wilmar, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1959-1963
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 175 pounds [23], [18])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1959 38 234.2 11 13 0 0 27 11 918 10 2 189 13 119 47 4 1 0 79 63 2.41 .222 1.01
1960 37 253.1 13 10 0 0 31 6 1007 15 2 200 8 179 62 7 3 1 87 63 2.23 .215 1.03
1961 26 145.0 5 11 0 0 16 10 595 7 1 139 6 89 28 3 1 0 61 39 2.42 .251 1.15
1962 39 190.0 8 9 0 0 30 9 787 4 2 171 14 115 42 11 1 0 93 59 2.79 .238 1.12
1963 29 85.2 8 8 0 0 11 18 362 0 0 89 5 44 24 5 4 0 42 33 3.45 .277 1.32
Totals 169 908.2 45 51 0 0 115 54 3669 36 7 788 46 546 203 30 10 1 362 257 2.54 .234 1.09

Biography: Threw both three quarters and sidearm, especially using a shuuto effectively. Lost nine decisions in a row to set a record for foreign pitchers (1961). Was the first man ever to be credited with a one pitch win (8/21/1963 against Nankai). Selected to two all star teams (1960-1961). Had four walkless complete games lifetime.

Career WHIP: 1.09 K/9: 5.4 BB/9: 2.0 HR/9: 0.5
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Milacki, Robert Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Bob High School: Lake Havasu High School
Born: 7/28/1964 College: Yavapai University
Died: MLB Organization: Baltimore
Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1997 [33])
Height: 6’4″ Weight: 228 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1997 6 24.2 0 2 0 0 5 1 130 0 0 37 3 9 19 2 1 0 21 20 7.30 .343 2.27
Totals 6 24.2 0 2 0 0 5 1 130 0 0 37 3 9 19 2 1 0 21 20 7.30 .343 2.27

Biography: Started out in the minors in Japan, probably partially due to the fact that they thought he was out of shape. Elevated to the big club in June. Gave up ten runs in the first inning of a game (6/27/1997). Signed with Arizona after leaving Japan.

Career WHIP: 2.27 K/9: 3.3 BB/9: 6.9 HR/9: 1.1
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Miller, Justin Mark Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Torrance High School
Born: 8/27/1977 College: L.A. Harbor Junior College
Died: MLB Organization: Colorado, Oakland, Toronto
Birthplace: Torrance, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2006 [36])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 195 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2006 12 11.2 0 1 0 0 0 12 63 0 0 18 3 11 10 0 2 1 14 14 10.80 .346 2.40
Totals 12 11.2 0 1 0 0 0 12 63 0 0 18 3 11 10 0 2 1 14 14 10.80 .346 2.40

Biography: Joined in mid-season after a tryout.

Career WHIP: 2.40 K/9: 8.5 BB/9: 7.7 HR/9: 2.3
Debut: 5/31/2006 against Yakult at Chiba Lotte Marine Stadium in relief. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Miller, Kurt Everett Positions Played: P
Nickanmes: High School: West High School
Born: 8/24/1972 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Pittsburgh, Florida, Chicago Cubs
Birthplace: Tucson, Arizona Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1999-2000 [53])
Height: 6’5″ Weight: 225 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1999 11 52.2 2 4 0 0 9 2 237 0- 0 67 6 35 21 1 4 0 36 35 5.98 .325 1.67
2000 17 17.0 0 2 6 6 0 17 80 0 0 17 3 22 11 0 1 0 15 14 7.41 .254 1.65
Totals 28 69.2 2 6 6 6 9 19 317 0 0 84 9 57 32 1 5 0 51 49 6.33 .308 1.66

Biography: Joined Hanshin in June, 1999.  Tried him out as a closer in 2000, but he didn’t get thejob done there and was sent to the minors.

Career WHIP: 1.66 K/9: 7.4 BB/9: 4.1 HR/9: 1.1
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (4/4/2000 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium).
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Mimbs, Mark Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 2/13/1969 College: Mercer University
Died: MLB Organzation: Los Angeles, Houston, Boston
Birthplace: Macon, Georgia Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix Blue Wave (1998-1999 [27], [37])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1998 13 50.2 2 4 0 0 8 5 214 0 0 44 6 53 22 0 1 0 28 20 3.55 .237 1.30
1999 42 76.1 3 6 1 1 10 32 325 0 0 77 11 43 27 2 1 1 34 29 3.42 .273 1.36
Totals 55 127.0 5 10 1 1 18 37 539 0 0 121 17 96 49 2 2 1 62 49 3.47 .259 1.34

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.34 K/9: 6.8 BB/9: 3.5 HR/9: 1.2
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Minchey, Nathan Derek Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Nate High School: Pflugerville High School
Born: 8/31/1969 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Montreal, Atlanta, Boston, Colorado
Birthplace: Austin, Texas Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1998-2000 [43]),
Height: 6’8″ Weight: 225 pounds Lotte (2001-2004 [43])
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1998 35 236.0 15 11 0 0 35 0 980 6 2 241 19 123 57 7 4 0 91 72 2.75 .272 1.26
1999 17 82.2 2 9 0 0 17 0 376 0 0 105 10 39 27 3 2 0 62 53 5.77 .316 1.60
2000 31 183.0 12 10 0 0 31 0 781 0 0 203 20 97 52 3 5 1 78 71 3.49 .292 1.39
2001 30 204.1 12 14 0 0 30 0 864 5 0 196 13 102 63 6 2 3 88 74 3.26 .254 1.27
2002 32 230.1 15 14 0 0 32 0 955 7 2 222 18 132 43 15 4 0 85 73 2.85 .255 1.15
2003 30 192.1 14 9 0 0 30 0 847 3 1 233 19 96 51 8 3 0 106 97 4.54 .305 1.48
2004 12 72.2 4 3 0 0 12 0 318 0 0 77 11 37 26 4 0 0 50 46 5.70 .274 1.42
Totals 187 1201.1 74 70 0 0 187 0 5121 21 5 1277 110 626 319 46 20 4 560 486 3.64 1.33

Biography: Started on Opening Day, 1999 for Hiroshima. Hurt his elbow that year, though. Really saved the Lotte pitching staff’s bacon by eating up major amounts of innings after the team lost ace Tomohiro Kuroki with shoulder problems. Was Lotte’s Opening Day pitcher in 2002 to become the first foreign pitcher to ever get that assignment in both leagues. Was the first foreign pitcher to win ten games in both leagues as well. Had major arm surgery in 2004 and was released. Selected to three all star teams (1998, 2003-2004). Became a scout for Cleveland after leaving Japan and later did the same for Yomiuri. .

Career WHIP: 1.33 K/9: 4.7 BB/9: 2.4 HR/9: 0.8
Debut: 4/4/1998 against Chunichi at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in a complete game  losing start. First Win (4/15/1998 against Yokohama at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium), First Shutout (5/3/1998 against Hanshin at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium)
Titles: IP (1998, 2002), BF (1998, 2000, 2002), CG (2002), H (1998, 2000, 2002-2003), HR (1998, 2000), R (1998), ERA (2001)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Mirabal, Carlos Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Bergen County Technical High School
Born: 4/24/1973 College:
Died: MLB Organization: Pittsburgh
Birthplace: New Jersey Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2000-2005 [00])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 193 pounds
Bats: Switch Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2000 48 49.1 1 3 19 20 0 48 198 0 0 40 7 31 16 2 0 3 21 20 3.65 .225 1.14
2001 51 55.0 2 6 18 19 1 50 242 0 0 62 7 43 16 2 1 0 22 21 3.44 .284 1.42
2002 18 125.2 9 6 0 0 18 0 529 4 1 111 19 77 42 2 0 0 52 47 3.37 .237 1.22
2003 31 193.2 16 1 0 0 31 0 859 3 1 232 27 103 70 6 6 0 115 100 4.65 .312 1.56
2004 29 160.2 11 9 0 0 26 3 717 2 0 183 24 89 48 13 4 0 95 86 4.82 .288 1.44
2005 3 16.1 0 3 0 0 3 0 82 0 0 22 2 10 8 3 0 0 16 14 7.71 .310 1.84
Totals 180 600.2 39 28 37 39 79 101 2627 9 2 650 86 353 200 28 11 3 321 288 4.32 1.42

Biography: Played independent league ball and then went to Taiwan to pitchh for the China Trust Whales. Was signed by Nippon Ham after he sent them a video tape of him in action. Had a perfect game going through eight innings, only to have it broken up by a pinch hit single by Kenji Yoshitsuru leading off the ninth. Finished with a one hit shutout (4/10/2002 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium). Started on Opening Day, 2003 and 2005. Needed shoulder surgery early into the 2005 campaign and was released in July.

Career WHIP: 1.42 K/9: 5.3 BB/9: 3.0 HR/9: 1.3
Debut: 4/1/2000 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (5/19/2000 against Lotte at Tokyo Dome in an eighth inning relief appearance), First Shutout (), First Save (4/5/2000 against Orix at Tokyo Dome)
Titles: BF (2003), HR (2004), HBP (2004), R (2003), ER (2003)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Mitsuyoshi, Ben Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Hanford High School
Born: 5/21/1928 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organzation: N/A
Birthplace: Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1953-1954 [11])
Height: 5’10” Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GA RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1953 4 4.2 0 2 0 0 2 2 26 0 0 6 0 1 7 2 1 1 5 4 7.20 .353 1.79
1954 2 4.1 0 1 0 0 1 1 23 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 2 3.60 .286 1.85
Totals 6 9.0 0 3 0 0 3 3 49 0 0 12 0 1 9 2 1 1 10 6 6.00 .316 2.33

Biography: Joined the Carp in May, 1953.

Career WHIP: 2.33 K/9: 1.0 BB/9: 9.0 HR/9: 0.0
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Miyake, Sogen Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 12/1/1958 College:
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte Orions (1981-1983 [27])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1981 17 32.2 1 1 1 2 3 14 146 0 0 23 2 21 34 0 1 1 17 16 4.36 .213 1.74
1982 23 101.1 4 11 0 0 15 8 481 3 0 90 8 79 88 9 3 0 69 59 5.26 .249 1.76
1983 14 32.0 0 4 0 0 5 9 167 0 0 38 4 27 36 2 2 0 33 32 9.00 .314 2.31
Totals 54 166.0 5 16 1 2 23 31 794 3 0 151 14 127 158 11 6 1 119 107 5.80 .256 1.86

Biography: Actual last name is Li. Was adopted by one of Lotte’s scoust so that he could get Japanese citizenship and not count against the foreign player limit. Was releasd by Lotte after the 1983 season and picked up by Yomiuri before the beginning of the 1984 schedule. Became a salesman for a pharmaceutical firm after retiring at the conclusion of the 1985 campaign. .

Career WHIP: 1.86 K/9: 6.9 BB/9: 8.6 HR/9: 0.8
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Monteleone, Richard Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Rich High School: Tampa High School
Born: 3/22/1963 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Detroit, Seattle, California, New York Yankees, etc
Birthplace: Tampa Florida Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1995 [42])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 234 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1995 11 44.0 2 4 0 0 8 3 194 0 0 55 11 19 17 2 0 0 34 32 6.55 .324 1.64
Totals 11 44.0 2 4 0 0 8 3 194 0 0 55 11 19 17 2 0 0 34 32 6.55 .324 1.64

Biography: Left Chunichi in May, 1995.

Career WHIP: 1.64 K/9: 3.9 BB/9: 3.5 HR/9: 2.3
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Moore, Warren Neal III Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Trey High School: Keller High School
Born: 10/2/1972 College: Texas A&M
Died: MLB Organization: Seattle. Montreal, Atlanta
Birthplace: Houston, Texas Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2002-2003 [17]), Orix
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 190 pounds Blue Wave (2004 [49])
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2002 27 181.1 10 11 0 0 27 0 760 4 2 165 19 116 60 7 7 0 76 67 3.33 .246 1.24
2003 21 111.2 10 6 0 0 20 1 493 1 1 122 7 94 39 5 3 0 59 54 4.35 .278 1.44
2004 16 83.2 6 6 0 0 16 0 409 1 0 105 12 63 57 8 4 0 68 58 6.24 .312 1.94
Totals 64 376.2 26 23 0 0 63 1 1662 6 3 392 38 273 150 20 14 0 203 179 4.28 1.44

Biography:  Selected to one all star team (2002). Added a forkball to his arsenal in 2003 to accompany his fastball, slider and changeup. There was reportedly some dissension between him and minor league pitching coach Minoru Kasai and that may have resulted in his being released.

Career WHIP: 1.44 K/9: 6.5 BB/9: 3.6 HR/9: 0.9
Debut: 3/31/2002 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a start. First Win (3/31/2002 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a start, going six innings of one run, six hit ball 2-1), First Shutout (5/25/2002 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a one hitter 3-0)
Titles:  N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Morel, Ramon Rafael Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 8/15/1974 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Pittsburgh, Chicago Cubs
Birthplace: Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2004 [59])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 175 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2004 21 27.0 0 1 1 1 0 21 122 0 0 35 1 20 9 3 1 0 11 11 3.67 .318 1.63
Totals 21 27.0 0 1 1 1 0 21 122 0 0 35 1 20 9 3 1 0 11 11 3.67 .318 1.63

Biography: Had played in the Taiwan league before being signed by Hanshin.

Career WHIP: 1.63 K/9: 6.7 BB/9: 3.0 HR/9: 0.3
Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Morillo, Juan Bautista Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 11/5/1983 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Colorado, Minnesota
Birthplace: San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic Team (Years and [uniform number]): Rakuten (2010 [50])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 160 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2010 7 6.2 0 0 0 0 0 7 28 0 0 3 0 9 5 0 2 0 2 2 2.70 .136 1.20
Totals 7 6.2 0 0 0 0 0 7 28 0 0 3 0 9 5 0 2 0 2 2 2.70 .136 1.20

Biography: He was reportedly clocked at 104mph before coming to Japan, but his highest with Rakuten thus far has been 99mph. Was apparently freaked out by the earthquake and tsunami as well as the ensuing nuclesar crisis in northern Japan in 2011 and asked out of his contract, a request the ballclub granted.

Career WHIP: 1.20 K/9: 12.1 BB/9: 6.7 HR/9: 0.0
Debut: 3/27/2010 against Seibu at Miyagi Prefectural Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Morita, Masato Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Hilo High School
Born: 12/24/1922 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Mainichi Orions (1952 [18])
Height: 5’7″ Weight: 150 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
1952 10 38.1 2 1 0 0 5 5 174 0 0 29 0 9 33 1 1 0 23 16 3.69 .213 1.62
Totals 10 38.1 2 1 0 0 5 5 174 0 0 29 0 9 33 1 1 0 23 16 3.69 .213 1.62

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.62 K/9: 2.1 BB/9: 7.7 HR/9: 0.0
Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Mullen, Scott Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Beaufort High School
Born: 1/17/1975 College: Dallas Baptist University
Died: MLB Organization: Kansas City, Los Angeles
Birthplace: San Benito, Texas Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2004 [40]), Yomiuri
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 190 pounds (2005 [69])
Bats: Right Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2004 28 151.0 7 10 0 0 28 0 656 0 0 182 20 87 39 8 2 1 93 71 4.71 .304 1.46
2005 22 94.0 6 8 0 0 17 5 413 1 1 118 14 80 29 2 2 0 70 65 6.22 .316 1.56
Totals 50 245.0 13 18 0 0 45 5 1069 1 1 300 34 167 68 10 4 1 163 136 5.00 1.50

Biography: His father was stationed in Iwakuni when he was a kid, so Mullen had lived in Japan before.

Career WHIP: 1.50 K/9: 6.1 BB/9: 2.5 HR/9: 1.2
Debut: 4/7/2004 against Hanshin in a start. First Win (4/7/2004 against Hanshin), First Shutout (8/24/2005 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Murphy, William R.W. Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Bill High School: Arlington High School
Born: 5/9/1981 College: Cal State Northridge, UC Riverside
Died: MLB Organization: Oakland, Arizona, Toronto
Birthplace: Yorba Linda, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2010-2011 [69])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2010 38 144.0 12 6 0 0 20 18 627 1 0 127 9 125 84 3 11 1 61 60 3.75 .244 1.47
Totals 38 144.0 12 6 0 0 20 18 627 1 0 127 9 125 84 3 11 1 61 60 3.75 .244 1.47

Biography: Became the first Lotte foreign pitcher to win six straight decisions since Leo Kiely in 1953 during the 2010 campaign. Also got the most run support of any starting pitcher in NPB that season (7.12). Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.47 K/9: 7.8 BB/9: 5.3 HR/9: 0.6
Debut: 3/26/2010 against Nippon Ham at Chiba Marine Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (5/22/2010 against Softbank at Fukuoka Dome in a start), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: BB (2010), WP (2010)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Myers, Rodney Luther Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 6/26/1969 College: University of Wisconsin at Madison
Died: MLB Organization: Kansas City, Chicago Cubs, San Diego, L.A., etc
Birthplace: Rockford, Illinois Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2004 [97])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 200 pounds
Bats:Right  Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2004 20 24.1 1 2 0 1 0 20 105 0 20 28 3 8 8 2 1 1 11 11 4.70 .308 1.48
Totals 20 24.1 1 2 0 1 0 20 105 0 20 28 3 8 8 2 1 1 11 11 4.70 .308 1.48

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.48 K/9: 3.0 BB/9: 3.0 HR/9: 1.1
Debut: 7/4/2004 against Yakult in relief. First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Myette, Aaron Kenneth Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Johnston Heights High School
Born: 9/26/1977 College: Central Arizona Junior College, University of Washington
Died: MLB Organization: Seattle, Chicago WS, Texas, Cleveland, etc.
Birthplace: New Westminster, British Columbia Team (Years and [uniform number]): Rakuten (2005 [50])
Height: 6’4″ Weight: 195 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2005 3 4.1 0 0 0 0 0 3 24 0 0 8 2 3 3 1 1 0 10 10 20.77 .421 2.54
Totals 3 4.1 0 0 0 0 0 3 24 0 0 8 2 3 3 1 1 0 10 10 20.77 .421 2.54

Biography: Released 7/25/2005.

Career WHIP: 2.54 K/9: 6.2 BB/9: 6.2 HR/9: 4.2
Debut: 3/27/2005 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in a relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction:  N/A

Schedules 2022

[ Regular Season ]

C.L. Opening Day : Mar. 25 (fri)
P.L. Opening Day : Mar. 25 (fri)

[ All-Star Games ]

Fukuoka PayPay Dome – Jul. 26 (tue)
Matsuyama Botchan Stadium – Jul. 27 (wed)

 

[ Nippon Series ]

Game 1 : Oct. 22 (sat)
Game 2 : Oct. 23 (sun)
Game 3 : Oct. 25 (tue)
Game 4 : Oct. 26 (wed)
Game 5 : Oct. 27 (tur)
Game 6 : Oct. 29 (sat)
Game 7 : Oct. 30 (sun)

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