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Nakamura, Michael Yoshihide	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Wesley High School
Born: 9/6/1976	College: Southern Alabama University
Died:	MLB Organization: Minnesota, Toronto
Birthplace: Nara Prefecture	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2005-2008 [36]),
Height: 5’10” Weight: 180 pounds	Yomiuri (2009-2011 [36])
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	32	46.2	3	0	1	4	0	32	175		0	0	32	2	47	8	2	1	0	12	12	2.31	.195	0.86
2006	64	65.2	5	1	39	44	0	64	270		0	0	55	5	67	20	4	2	0	16	16	2.19	.226	1.14
2007	56	58.1	1	1	34	35	0	56	235		0	0	42	4	49	14	4	2	0	15	14	2.16	.194	0.96
2008	46	46.1	2	2	28	30	0	46	186		0	0	32	2	47	12	6	0	0	11	11	2.14	.198	0.95
2009	29	27.2	1	2	0	1	0	29	126		0	0	34	5	28	9	3	0	0	19	19	6.18	.304	1.55
2010	37	42.0	1	0	1	2	0	37	168		0	0	35	4	33	9	1	0	0	12	9	1.93	.230	1.05
Totals	264	286.2	13	6	103	116	0	264	1160		0	0	230	22	271	72	20	5	0	85	81	2.54		1.05

Biography: Had a 22 inning scoreless streak in 2005. However, he also hurt his back later on and missed most of the second half. His 39 saves in 2006 was a then Pacific League record. He then saves three games in the Japan Series for the Fighters first ever title since Nippon Ham bought the ballclub. Used veteran Satoshi Nakajima as more or less his personal catcher.Traded to Yomiuri. However, he battled his command in 2009 and got drilled. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.05 K/9: 8.5 BB/9: 2.3 HR/9: 0.7

Debut: 3/29/2005 against Seibu at Sapporo Dome in a seventh inning relief appearance. First Win (5/7/2005 against Hanshin at Sapporo Dome in relief), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (5/3/2005 against Seibu at Seibu Dome)

Titles: Save (2006), SP (2006)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nelson, Maximo	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Sergio Augusto Veras High School
Born: 4/21/1982	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: New York Yankees
Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2008-2011 [49])
Height: 6’5″ Weight: 190 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	6	6.0	0	0	0	0	0	6	29		0	0	9	0	6	4	0	0	0	2	2	3.00	.360	2.17
2009	26	50.1	1	3	1	2	1	25	215		0	0	48	6	49	16	1	4	0	24	20	3.58	.249	1.27
2010	15	68.1	4	3	0	1	9	6	293		2	1	65	7	38	37	5	0	0	24	24	3.16	.265	1.49
Totals	47	124.2	5	6	1	3	10	37	537		2	1	122	13	93	57	6	4	0	50	46	3.51		1.37

Biography: After getting as far as AAA with the Yankkees, was deported from the U.S. in 2004 after taking part in s false marriage immigration scam. Played ball in both his native Dominican Republic and Venezuela after that, the Dragons scouting him in the latter nation during winter league ball in 2007. He was invited to tryout with Chunichi during spring training, 2008 and was signed. Was sussed by Japanese customs with a live bullet in his carry on luggage when he arrived in Japan for spring training in 2009 and was arrested, but later released without charges. He claimed that he forgot that the ammo was in the bag. He was suspended for three months by the Dragons. Has been clocked as high as 96mph with the Dragons. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP:1.37 K/9: 8.8 BB/9: 3.2 HR/9: 1.0

Debut: 7/19/2008 against Hanshin at Nagoya Dome in a ninth inning relief apearance. First Win (7/21/2009 against Hiroshima at Nagoya Dome in a sixth inning relief appearance), First Shutout (9/2/2010 against Hiroshima at Nagoya Dome), First Save (4/10/2009 against Hiroshima at Matsuda Stadium)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Newberry, Jimmy	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 6/9/1925	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (Negro Leagues)
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1952 [23])
Height: 5’10” Weight: 167 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	36	206.1	11	10	0	0	20	16	830		1	1	183	7	100	65	2	1	6	84	74	3.21	.248	1.20
Totals	36	206.1	11	10	0	0	20	16	830		1	1	183	7	100	65	2	1	6	84	84	3.21	.248	1.20

Biography: A former Brimingham Black Baron, he also played in a Canadian Mandak League with the Winnipeg Buffaloes and then in the minors with the Chicago American Giants (who were reportedly under the auspices of Bill Veeck’s St. Louis Browns at the time) before being lent out to Hankyu. Hankyu’s first black player ever. Reportedly threw a knuckle ball, screwball, sinker, an overhand curve ball that was his outpitch and a hard running fastball. Went back to the Mandak League after leaving Japan. Selected to one all star team (1952).

Career WHIP: 1.20 K/9: 4.4 BB/9: 2.8 HR/9: 0.3

Debut: 5/7/1952 against Mainichi at Korakuen Stadium in a strong five inning start. First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Newcombe, Don	Positions Played: P, 1B, OF
Nicknames:	High School: Jefferson High School
Born: 6/14/1926	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati, Cleveland
Birthplace: Madison, New Jersey	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1962 [36])
Height: 6’4″ Weight: 225 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
1962	1	4.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	16		0	0	2	0	4	2	0	0	0	2	2	4.50	.143	1.00
Totals	1	4.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	16		0	0	2	0	4	2	0	0	0	2	2	4.50	.143	1.00

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.00 K/9:9.0 BB/9: 4.5 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

Newman, Alan Spencer	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: La Habra High School
Born: 10/2/1969	College: Fullerton Junior College
Died:	MLB Organization: Minnesota, Tampa Bay, Cleveland
Birthplace: La Habra, California	Teams (Years and [uniform number]):Yakult (2001-2002 [34]),
Height: 6’6″ Weight: 240 pounds	Hiroshima (2003 [43])
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	17	60.1	3	4	0	0	10	7	243		1	1	61	8	38	12	1	1	1	31	28	4.18	.271	1.21
2002	42	71.2	2	3	0	1	4	38	298		0	0	55	5	58	30	0	8	3	33	28	3.52	.212	1.19
2003	14	22.0	0	1	0	0	2	12	103		0	0	26	3	16	13	2	3	1	21	19	7.77	.310	1.77
Totals	73	154.0	5	8	0	1	16	57	644		1	1	142	16	112	55	3	12	5	85	75	4.38	.250	1.28

Biography: Had some shoulder problems during his tenure with the Swallows.

Career WHIP: 1.28 K/9: 6.5 BB/9: 3.2 HR/9: 0.9

Debut: 4/3/2001 against Yomiuri at Meiji JIngu Stadium. First Win (4/8/2001 against Chunichi at Meiji Jingu Stadium), First Shutout ()

Titles: WP (2002)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nichols, Rodney Lee	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Highland High School
Born: 12/29/1964	College: University of New Mexico
Died:	MLB Organization: Cleveland, Los Angeles, Atlanta
Birthplace: Barrington, Iowa	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1997 [19])
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
1997	3	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	3	11		0	0	3	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	3.00	.300	1.33
Totals	3	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	3	11		0	0	3	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	3.00	.300	1.33

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.33 K/9: 0.0 BB/9: 3.0 HR/9: 3.0

Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nishida, William Toru	Positions Played: P
Nickanmes: Bill	High School: St. Louis High School
Born: 7/1/1930	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Hawaii	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1952-1953, 1955 [25],
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 156 pounds	[31]), Toei Flyers (1958 [53]), Daimai Orions (1960-1961 [15]),
Bats: Right Throws: Right	Kokutetsu Swallows (1963 [53])

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	21	75.1	3	1	0	0	9	12	312		2	0	69	6	30	25	3	1	0	42	27	3.20	.246	1.25
1955	10	38.2	1	2	0	0	3	7	149		1	1	26	2	21	8	0	0	0	9	9	2.08	.186	0.88
1958	48	288.2	16	19	0	0	36	12	1132		16	5	226	12	184	68	4	4	1	91	74	2.30	.218	1.02
1960	9	29.2	1	0	0	0	7	2	121		1	0	31	1	5	5	1	0	0	13	10	3.00	.279	1.21
1961	32	112.2	9	6	0	0	15	17	475		2	0	113	11	54	31	7	0	0	50	42	3.35	.265	1.28
1963	30	76.2	1	6	0	0	6	24	319		0	0	64	4	47	27	5	1	0	26	22	2.57	.229	1.19
Totals	150	621.2	31	34	0	0	76	74	2508		22	6	529	36	341	164	20	6	1	231	184	2.66	.233	1.11

Biography: Selected to one all star team (1958). Had six walkless complete games lifetime. Pitched in the Dodgers farm system in 1956-1957. Pitched for the Hawaii Islanders in 1962 in the PCL.

Career WHIP: 1.11 K/9: 4.9 BB/9:2.4 HR/9: 0.5

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nitkowski, Christopher John	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:: C.J.	High School: Don Bosco Tech High School
Born:: 3/9/1973	College: St. John’s University
Died:	MLB Organization: Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, NY Mets, etc
Birthplace: Suffern, New York	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Softbank (2007-2008 [35])
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 205 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
2007	46	34.0	1	1	0	1	0	46	153		0	0	25	1	24	21	8	1	1	14	12	3.18	.207	1.35
2008	39	42.2	2	4	2	4	0	39	193		0	0	43	1	31	19	5	1	3	25	22	4.64	.261	1.45
Totals	85	76.2	3	5	2	5	0	85	346		0	0	68	2	55	40	13	2	4	39	34	3.99		1.41

Biography: One pitch win (9/7/2007 agianst Orix at Fukuoka Dome, only the fourth man ever to make his first NPB win under such a circumstance, but the first man ever to do it in both MLB and in Japan). After being relesed by Softbank, he was signed by SK of the KBO, who released him in June, 2009. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.41 K/9: 6.4 BB/9: 5.6 HR/9: 0.3

Debut: 3/24/2007 against Orix at Fukuoka Dome in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (9/7/2007 agianst Orix at Fukuoka Dome in relief), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (3/28/2008 against Seibu at Seibu Dome)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

North, Herbert	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: McKinley High School
Born: 1/12/1910	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (L.A. Nippons)
Birthplace: Hawaii	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya (1936 [5])
Height: 5’11” 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	12	58.1	2	5	0	0	10	2	257		3	0	65	1	26	57	2	1	0	52	42	6.52	.323	2.09
Totals	12	58.1	2	5	0	0	10	2	257		3	0	65	1	26	57	2	1	0	52	42	6.52	.323	2.09

Biography:

Career WHIP: 2.09 K/9: 4.0 BB/9: 8.8 HR/9: 0.2

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record; N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Nunez, Jose Jimenez	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Manuel Umberto Gomez High School
Born: 1/13/1964	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Kansas City, Toronto, Chicago Cubs
Birthplace: Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1996-1997 [32])
Height: 6’3″ 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
1996	42	103.2	6	9	16	20	8	34	446		1	0	117	4	79	28	0	1	1	42	36	3.13	.290	1.40
1997	24	34.0	1	2	1	2	0	24	141		0	0	35	4	26	7	0	1	0	14	14	3.71	.271	1.24
Totals	66	137.2	7	11	17	22	8	58	587		1	0	152	8	105	35	0	2	1	56	50	3.27	.286	1.36

Biography: Played in Taiwan from 1993-1995, going 56-25 with eight saves there.

Career WHIP: 1.36 K/9: 6.9 BB/9: 2.3 HR/9: 0.5

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

O’Neil, Marion	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Pierce High School
Born: 9/2/1930	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Nebraska	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishitetsu Lions (1952-1953 [19])
Height: 5’10” Weight: 150 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
1952	26	101.2	7	4	0	0	11	15	439		2	0	97	3	34	47	0	0	0	41	31	2.74	.255	1.42
1953	35	145.2	10	7	0	0	17	18	624		6	2	147	4	49	55	4	2	1	74	54	3.33	.267	1.39
Totals	61	247.1	17	11	0	0	28	33	1062		8	2	244	7	83	102	4	2	1	135	85	3.09	.262	1.40

Biography: Was in the military when he signed with the Lions.

Career WHIP: 1.40 K/9: 3.0 BB/9: 3.7 HR/9: 0.3

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Obermueller, Wes	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Washington High School
Born: 12/22/1976	College: Iowa University
Died:	MLB Oragnization: Kansas City, Milwaukee
Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, Iowa	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2006 [30])
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	14	42.1	1	6	0	0	10	4	199		0	0	46	3	27	29	4	1	1	30	25	5.31	.286	1.77
Totals	14	42.1	1	6	0	0	10	4	199		0	0	46	3	27	29	4	1	1	30	25	5.31	.286	1.77

Biography: Went back to MLB after leaving Japan.

Career WHIP: 1.77 K/9: 5.7 BB/9: 6.2 HR/9: 0.6

Debut: 5/7/2006 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in a start. First Win (5/24/2006 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Obispo, Wirfin	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Fray Anton de Montesino High School
Born: 9/26/1984	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Boston, Cincinnati
Birthplace: Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2007-2010 [91],
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 160 pounds	Nippon Ham (2011 [12])
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	2	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	2	5		0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	.250	2.00
2009	14	58.2	6	1	0	0	7	7	233		1	0	44	7	48	11	4	0	0	16	16	2.45	.205	0.94
2010	14	48.1	2	3	0	0	7	7	223		0	0	60	9	22	18	7	2	0	33	28	5.21	.313	1.61
Totals	30	108.0	8	4	0	0	14	16	461		1	0	105	16	71	30	11	2	0	49	44	3.67		1.25

Biography: Signed on to the Giants taxi squad and later added to the regular roster after being clocked at 98mph in the minors. However, he had some shoulder trouble and was reassigned to the taxi squad for the early part of the 2008 campaign. Re-added to the regular roster in July, 2008. He then became the first former taxi squad pitcher ever to rack up wins in the post season (2009). Traded to Nippon Ham during the 2010 offseason. Three quarter delivery and has reportredly been clocked at 98mph. He also has a slider and changeup. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.25 K/9: 5.9 BB/9: 2.5 HR/9: 1.3

Debut: 8/14/2007 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (7/2/2009 against Hiroshima at Tokyo Dome in a start 4-1), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Ohme, Kevin Arthur	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 4/13/1971	College: Indian River Junior College, Northern Florida University
Died:	MLB Organization: Minnesota:
Birthplace: Palm Beach, Florida	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2000-2001 [27])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 178 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	12	47.0	2	3	0	0	7	5	212		1	0	51	6	29	24	2	3	1	27	26	4.98	.285	1.60
2001	3	6.2	0	2	0	0	2	1	33		0	0	10	2	4	3	0	0	0	11	11	14.85	.345	1.95
Totals	15	53.2	2	5	0	0	9	6	245		1	0	61	8	33	27	2	3	1	38	37	6.20	.293	1.64

Biography: Signed after an extended tryout at Nippon Ham’s fall camp. Had an illness in 2001 and was released in August.

Career WHIP: 1.64 K/9: 5.5 BB/9: 4.5 HR/9: 1.3

Debut: 4/5/2000 against Orix at Tokyo Dome in a start. First Win (4/5/2000 against Orix at Tokyo Dome in a start 5-4), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Olsen, Richard	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 6/1/1957	College: Hawaii University at Manoa
Died:	MLB Organization: Milwaukee
Birthplace: Hawaii	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1983-1984 [33])
Height: 5’11” Weight: 178 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
1983	13	66.2	4	2	1	2	11	2	281		1	0	67	9	40	25	1	3	1	29	26	3.51	.270	1.38
1984	29	98.2	2	9	0	1	16	13	431		0	0	92	20	57	53	4	6	0	58	51	4.65	.254	1.47
Totals	42	165.1	6	11	1	3	27	15	712		1	0	169	29	97	78	5	9	1	87	77	4.19	.261	1.49

Biography: Joined Hanshin in July 1983. Played in Italy after leaving Japan.

Career WHIP: 1.49 K/9: 5.3 BB/9: 4.2 HR/9: 1.6

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: WP (1984)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Orellano, Rafael A.	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 4/28/1973	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: Boston
Birthplace: Puerto Rico	Team (Year and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1998-2000 [49])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 160 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	14	30.0	1	3	0	1	4	10	147		0	0	29	5	22	29	2	–	0	25	25	7.50	.257	1.93
1999	21	39.2	1	5	0	0	5	16	185		0	0	38	8	27	27	1	1	0	23	22	4.99	.255	1.64
2000	1	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	1	4		0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	1	27.00	.500	9.00
Totals	36	70.0	2	8	0	1	9	27	336		0	0	68	13	49	58	3	1	0	59	48	6.17	.259	1.80

Biography: Signed after a tryout.

Career WHIP: 1.80 K/9: 6.3 BB/9: 7.5 HR/9: 1.7

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Ortiz, Ramon Diogenes	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Eighth Intermedian High School (?)
Born: 3/23/1973	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Anaheim, Cincinnati, Washington, Minnesota, etc
Birthplace: Colui, Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2008 [50])
Height: 6’0″ 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
2008	17	82.0	4	7	0	0	17	0	371		0	0	102	10	32	20	7	1	0	59	53	5.82	.304	1.49
Totals	17	82.0	4	7	0	0	17	0	371		0	0	102	10	32	20	7	1	0	59	53	5.82	.304	1.49

Biography: Signed by Orix in April, 2008. Signed with San Francisco after leaving Japan. Also runs a barber shop back home and, in fact, cut a few of his Buffaloes teammates hair while he was still with them. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.49 K/9: 3.5 BB/9: 2.2 HR/9: 1.1

K/9: BB/9: HR/9: Debut: 5/2/2008 against Softbank at Fukuoka Dome in a start. First Win (5/29/2008 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a start), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Oxspring, Chris Andrew	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Ox	High School: Ipswitch State High School
Born: 5/13/1977	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: San Diego
Birthplace: Ipswich, Australia	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2006 [45])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 183 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
2006	16	77.1	4	3	0	0	15	1	326		0	0	78	8	51	23	3	4	1	45	44	5.12	.265	1.31
Totals	16	77.1	4	3	0	0	15	1	326		0	0	78	8	51	23	3	4	1	45	44	5.12	.265	1.31

Biography: Was brought over on the strength of his performances against Japan as part of the Australian olympic baseball team, but couldn’t stay out of deep pitch counts and thus didn’t total up a lot of innings. Signed by Milwaukee after leaving Japan and then pitched for the LG Twins in the KBO.

Career WHIP: 1.31 K/9: 5.9 BB/9: 2.7 HR/9: 0.9

Debut: 4/6/2006 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in a start. First Win (4/25/2006 against Yokohama at Kusanagi Stadium), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Paine, Phillips Steere	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Phil, Flip	High School:
Born: 6/8/1930	College: N/A
Died: 2/19/1978	MLB Organization: Boston Braves
Birthplace: Chepachet, Rhode Island	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishitetsu Lions (1953 [52])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 181 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	9	61.0	4	3	0	0	8	1	257		5	1	37	2	38	34	8	1	0	17	12	1.77	.173	1.16
Totals	9	61.0	4	3	0	0	8	1	257		5	1	37	2	38	34	8	1	0	17	12	1.77	.173	1.16

Biography: Was drafted while playing with Boston and sent to Japan. Was stationed at a base in Fukuoka and was subsequently signed by Nishitetsu. Went back to MLB with the Braves, who were now in Milwaukee, after leaving Japan.

Career WHIP: 1.16 K/9: 5.6 BB/9: 5.0 HR/9: 0.3

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: HBP (1953)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Palmquist, Edwin Lee	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Ed	High School:
Born: 6/10/1933	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Brooklyn, Minnesota
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daimai Orions (1963 [14])
Height: 6’3″ 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
1963	9	17.1	0	1	0	0	0	9	70		0	0	16	2	9	5	1	0	0	7	6	3.00	.254	1.21
Totals	9	17.1	0	1	0	0	0	9	70		0	0	16	2	9	5	1	0	0	7	6	3.00	.254	1.21

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.21 K/9: 4.7 BB/9: 2.6 HR/9: 1.0

Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Park, Chan-ho	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Konju High School
Born: 6/30/1973	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Los Angeles, Texas, San Diego, Houston, NY Mets, etc
Birthplace: Kongju, South Korea	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2011 [61])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 204 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year

Save

HBP

Balk

ERA

OAVG

WHIP

2011

Totals

Biography:

Career WHIP: K/9: BB/9: HR/9:

Debut: 4/15/2011 against Rakuten at Koshien Stadium in a start. First Win (4/22/2011 against Seibu at Osaka Dome in a start, going seven shutout innings on three hits 2-0), First Shutout ()

Titles:

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Park, Kenmei	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Pyongyang High School
Born: 1911	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Korea	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1939 [20])
Height: 5’10” Weight: 156 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
1939	2	8.1	0	1	0	0			39		0	0	12	0	2	3	0	0	0	1	1	1.08		1.80
Totals	2	8.1	0	1	0	0			39		0	0	12	0	2	3	0	0	0	1	1	1.08		1.80

Biography: Played with Zen-Keijo in the industrial leagues as the team’s ace before he was signed by Osaka before the beginning of the 1938 season. Was used mostly as a batting practice pitcher, so he went back to Korea, ending up in what bacame North Korea after the end of WWII.

Career WHIP: 1.80 K/9: 2.2 BB/9: 3.2 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

Parra, Jose Miguel	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Liceo Evangelico Jacagua High School
Born: 11/28/1972	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Los Angeles, Minnesota
Birthplace: Jacagua, Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1999 [42]), Orix 2005 [49])
Height: 5’11” 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
1999	12	47.1	2	3	0	0	9	3	209		0	0	43	5	25	23	3	0	0	29	28	5.32	.239	1.39
2005	8	33.0	4	2	0	0	7	1	127		0	0	38	2	20	9	1	1	0	16	15	4.09	.304	1.42
Totals	20	80.1	6	5	0	0	16	4	336		0	0	78	7	45	32	4	1	0	45	43	4.82		1.37

Biography: Played in the KBO with Samsung in 1998 before coming to Yomiuri. Signed by Pittsburgh after leaving Japan. Blew his shoulder out while with Orix and was released 7/28/2005.

Career WHIP: 1.37 K/9: 5.0 BB/9: 3.6 HR/9: 0.8

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Pascual, Reynoso Edison	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 10/10/1975	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (Carp Academy)
Birthplace: Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1999-2000 [65])
Height: 6’0″ 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
1999	9	13.0	0	2	0	0	1	8	66		0	0	13	2	4	13	1	0	0	14	13	9.00	.255	2.00
2000	1	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	15		0	0	6	0	3	3	0	0	0	6	6	27.00	.500	4.50
Totals	10	15.0	0	2	0	0	1	9	81		0	0	19	2	7	16	1	0	0	20	19	11.40	.302	2.33

Biography: Came to Japan in fall, 1998 and tried out for Hiroshima, who signed him. After participating in spring training, he was added to the roster in February, 1999.

Career WHIP: 2.33 K/9: 4.2 BB/9: 9.6 HR/9: 1.2

Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Pavlas, David Lee	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Dave	High School:
Born: 8/12/1962	College: Rice University
Died:	MLB Organization: Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees
Birthplace: Frankfurt, West Germany	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1997 [67])
Height: 6’7″ 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
1997	7	6.0	0	0	4	4	0	7	32		0	0	10	0	4	4	1	1	0	4	4	6.00	.400	2.33
Totals	7	6.0	0	0	4	4	0	7	32		0	0	10	0	4	4	1	1	0	4	4	6.00	.400	2.33

Biography: Joined the Giants in June. Saved four straight games upon arriving in Japan, but then blew the next three and was sentenced to the minors, where he played out the rest of his Japanese career.

Career WHIP: 2.33 K/9: 6.0 BB/9: 6.0 HR/9: 0.0

Debut: 6/10/1997 against Yokohama. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (6/10/1997 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Payano, Nelson R.	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 11/13/1982	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Atlanta, Seattle
Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2009 [45])
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
2009	34	30.1	2	1	0	2	0	34	126		0	0	17	3	39	17	1	0	1	9	7	2.08	.163	1.12
Totals	34	38.1	2	1	0	2	0	34	126		0	0	17	3	39	17	1	0	1	9	7	2.08	.163	1.12

Biography: He and the Dragons couldn’t agree on a contract for 2010, so he was released.

Career WHIP: 1.12 K/9: 9.2 BB/9: 4.0 HR/9: 0.7

Debut: 4/5/2009 against Yokohama at Nagoya Dome in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (6/30/2009 against Hanshin at Nagoya Dome in relief), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Pedraza, Rodney	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 12/28/1969	College: University of Texas
Died:	MLB Organization: Montreal
Birthplace: Texas	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1999-2002 [50]), Yomiuri
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 215 pounds	(2003 [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
1999	48	59.0	3	1	27	30	0	48	231		0	0	44	0	38	10	4	0	2	15	13	1.98	.209	0.92
2000	51	50.1	3	4	35	38	0	51	189		0	0	35	3	40	4	1	0	0	13	12	2.15	.192	0.77
2001	54	56.2	4	4	34	38	0	54	238		0	0	63	10	32	10	2	0	2	24	23	3.65	.285	1.29
2002	34	30.0	1	2	21	22	0	34	128		0	0	36	4	16	5	0	0	0	11	11	3.30	.300	1.37
2003	7	6.0	1	1	0	1	0	7	36		0	0	16	1	0	1	1	1	1	10	8	12.00	.500	2.83
Totals	194	202.0	16	12	117	129	0	194	822		0	0	194	18	126	30	8	1	5	73	67	2.99	.253	1.11

Biography: Joined Daiei shortly after Opening Day 1999. Selected to four all star teams (1999-2002)

Career WHIP: 1.11 K/9: 5.6 BB/9: 1.3 HR/9: 0.8

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles Save (2000-2001), SP (2000-2001), Fireman of the Year (2000-2001)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Penn, Hayden Andrew	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Santana High School
Born: 10/13/1984	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Baltimore, Florida, Pittsburgh
Birthplace: La Jolla, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2010-2011 [44])
Height: 6’3″ 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	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
2010	8	46.1	1	3	0	0	8	0	193		0	0	45	6	27	16	2	0	0	21	19	3.69	.268	1.32
Totals	8	46.1	1	3	0	0	8	0	193		0	0	45	6	27	16	2	0	0	21	19	3.69	.268	1.32

Biography: Signed in late July, 2010. Went five innings of one run, two hit ball in his first NPB start, striking out five and walking one, becoming only the third foreign pitcher in Lotte history to win his first Japanese appearance for them in a start. Went ten shutout innings on five hits on 8/4/2010 against Nippon Ham at Chiba Marine Stadium in a duel with Yu Darvish and didn’t get a decision. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.32 K/9: 5.2 BB/9: 3.1 HR/9: 1.2

Debut: 8/8/2010 against Orix at Kobe Green Stadium in a start. First Win ( 8/8/2010 against Orix at Kobe Green Stadium in a start 8-6), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Perdomo, Felix	Positions Played: P, IF
Nicknames:	High School: Aurelio Paulino High School
Born: 7/24/1973	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1997-1999 [59])
Height: 5’8″ Weight: 147 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
1997	17	29.0	2	2	0	2	0	17	127		0	0	26	2	18	13	4	3	0	16	13	4.03	.245	1.34
1998	13	17.1	0	0	0	0	0	13	74		0	0	15	0	6	11	1	1	0	8	8	4.15	.250	1.50
1999	17	25.2	1	2	0	1	0	17	115		0	0	24	2	25	10	1	2	0	13	13	4.56	.235	1.32
Totals	47	72.0	3	4	0	3	0	47	316		0	0	65	4	49	34	6	6	0	37	34	4.25	.243	1.38

Biography: A product of Hiroshima’s Dominican academy. Suffered a fracture in a collision with Ichiro Suzuki during a Western League game and went home to rehab it (5/31/1992). Played in Taiwan in 1995. Converted into a pitcher in 1997. Was back on the infield for the 1999 season, but returned again to the hill after being demoted to the minors. Presumably unrelated to a Mets and Yankees minor leaguer who played in the 1980’s under the same name.

Career WHIP: 1.38 K/9: 6.1 BB/9: 4.3 HR/9: 0.5

Debut: 6/30/1996 against Yomiuri at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium. First Win (4/19/1997 against Chunichi at Nagaragawa Stadium; clocked at 91mph), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Perez, Yorkis Miguel Vargas	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Salome High School (dropped out)
Born: 9/30/1967	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Minnesota, Montreal, Atlanta, Chicago Cubs
Birthplace: Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1992 [12])
Height: 6’0″ 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
1992	3	6.1	0	1	0	0	1	2	291		0	0	8	0	6	3	0	1	0	5	5	7.11	.320	1.74
Totals	3	6.1	0	1	0	0	1	2	291		0	0	8	0	6	3	0	1	0	5	5	7.11	.320	1.74

Biography: Demoted to the minors by Yomiuri in April, 1992 and released in August. Signed by Seattle after leaving Japan.

Career WHIP: 1.74 K/9: 8.5 BB/9: 4.3 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

Phillips, Jason Charles	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Hughesvill High School
Born: 3/22/1974	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Pittsburgh, Cleveland
Birthplace: Williamsport, Pennsylvania	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix Blue Wave (2003-2004 [33])
Height: 6’6″ 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
2003	7	38.2	2	3	0	0	7	0	180		0	0	50	3	21	15	1	0	0	33	30	6.98	.314	1.68
2004	14	59.0	2	7	0	0	12	2	283		0	0	79	13	36	31	4	1	0	60	51	7.78	.328	1.86
Totals	21	97.2	4	10	0	0	19	2	463		0	0	129	16	57	46	5	1	0	93	81	7.46		1.79

Biography: In his debut, helped stopped a Blue Wave losing streak of 23 consecutive Sunday games.

Career WHIP: 1.79 K/9: 5.3 BB/9: 4.2 HR/9: 1.5

Debut: 7/6/2003 against Nippon Ham at Nagoya Dome in a start. First Win (7/6/2003 against Nippon Ham at Nagoya Dome in a start), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Pote, Louis William	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: De La Salle High School
Born: 8/21/1971	College: Kishwaukee Community College
Died:	MLB Organization: San Francisco, Montreal, St. Louis, Anaheim
Birthplace: Evergreen Park, Illinois	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2003 [35])
Height: 6’3″ 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	8	9.1	0	1	1	1	0	8	45		0	0	16	1	8	1	1	0	1	10	10	9.64	.381	1.82
Totals	8	9.1	0	1	1	1	0	8	45		0	0	16	1	8	1	1	0	1	10	10	9.64	.381	1.82

Biography: Even took Japanese lessons while he was with Hanshin, but he got injured and that was it for his season. Signed by Cleveland after his release from Hanshin.

Career WHIP: 1.82 K/9: 7.7 BB/9: 1.0 HR/9: 1.0

Debut: 3/29/2003 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (4/1/2003 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance, going two shutout innings)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Powell, Dennis Clay	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 8/13/1963	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: Los Angeles, Seattle, Milwaukee, Baltimore, etc
Birthplace: Moultrie, Georgia	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1995 [48])
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 200 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
1995	23	83.1	2	7	3	3	9	14	357		2	0	84	11	54	33	3	0	0	40	34	3.67	.269	1.40
Totals	23	83.1	2	7	3	3	9	14	357		2	0	84	11	54	33	3	0	0	40	34	3.67	.269	1.40

Biography: Was playing with the Monterrey Sultans of the Mexican League when Kintetsu signed him.

Career WHIP: 1.40 K/9: 5.8 BB/9: 3.6 HR/9: 1.2

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Powell, Jeremy Robert	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Highlands High School
Born: 6/18/1976	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Montreal, San Diego
Birthplace: La Mirada, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (2001-2004
Height: 6’5″ Weight: 228 pounds	[25]), Orix (2005 [25], [50]), Yomiuri (2005-2007 [42]), Softbank (2008
Bats: Right Throws: Right	[49])

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	14	80.0	4	5	0	0	14	0	365		0	0	84	10	52	40	6	0	1	51	44	4.95	.275	1.55
2002	32	216.2	17	10	0	0	32	0	899		5	4	205	21	182	41	21	2	1	94	91	3.78	.250	1.14
2003	28	196.0	14	12	0	0	28	0	822		4	1	192	22	165	63	10	1	2	92	90	4.13	.262	1.30
2004	24	170.2	8	8	0	0	24	0	721		6	0	173	22	112	55	8	6	0	85	74	3.90	.269	1.34
2005	28	200.0	14	12	0	0	28	0	839		5	2	201	20	160	55	10	1	0	86	78	3.51	.264	1.28
2006	28	187.1	10	10	0	0	28	0	783		3	2	196	9	131	31	11	4	2	77	69	3.31	.273	1.21
2007	7	40.1	0	2	0	0	7	0	191		0	0	52	3	20	12	7	0	0	27	26	5.80	.317	1.59
2008	12	66.1	2	6	0	0	12	0	315		0	0	92	9	36	27	2	2	0	46	39	5.29	.330	.179
Totals	173	1157.1	69	65	0	0	173	0	4935		23	9	1194	116	858	324	75	16	6	558	511	3.97		1.31

Biography: Joined Kintetsu in June, 2001 and drew praise for his overhand curve ball. Didn’t want to play for Orix anymore and signed with Yomiuri as a free agent. Hurt his right knee during spring training of 2007 and had it operated on and didn’t return to top team play until the end of July. Selected to one all star team 2002) Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.31 K/9: 6.7 BB/9: 2.5 HR/9: 0.9

Debut: 6/24/2001 against Daiei at Osaka Dome. First Win (6/24/2001 against Daiei at Osaka Dome), First Shutout (6/1/2002 against Orix at Osaka Dome)

Titles: Wins (2002), SO (2002), K (2002), HBP (2003-2003, 2006), R (2002), ER (2002), Best Nine (2002)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Pulido, Juan Carlos Valera	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Carlos	High School:
Born: 8/5/1971	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Minnesota
Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix Blue Wave (2000-2001 [91])
Height: 6’0″ 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
2000	42	104.1	7	4	4	7	13	29	468		1	0	108	12	80	51	2	1	0	64	61	5.26	.273	1.52
2001	11	18.1	1	3	0	1	4	7	91		0	0	25	4	16	12	1	1	0	18	17	8.35	.333	2.01
Totals	53	122.1	8	7	4	8	17	36	559		1	0	133	16	96	63	3	2	0	82	78	5.72	.282	1.60

Biography: Signed after a tryout.

Career WHIP: 1.60 K/9: 7.1 BB/9: 4.6 HR/9: 1.2

Debut: 4/2/2000 against Kintetsu at Kobe Green Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (5/4/2000 against Nippon Ham at Kobe Green Stadium in a sixth inning relief appearance 4-3), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (4/16/2000 against Daiei at Kobe Green Stadium)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Raggio, Brady John	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: San Ramon Valley High School
Born: 9/12/1972	College: Chabot College
Died:	MLB Organization: St. Louis
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (2000-2002 [36])
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
2000	25	135.0	8	6	0	0	24	1	590		1	0	130	12	61	65	3	8	2	78	63	4.20	.263	1.44
2001	22	125.1	9	6	0	0	22	0	570		2	0	145	11	66	58	10	6	2	66	60	4.31	.304	1.62
2002	15	82.2	6	5	0	0	15	0	361		0	0	95	9	49	20	4	3	2	51	50	5.44	.293	1.39
Totals	62	343.0	23	17	0	0	61	1	1521		3	0	370	32	176	143	17	17	6	195	173	4.54	.285	1.50

Biography: Won six decisions in a row in 2001 but then floundered after that. His nine wins that year were the most ever to that point by a foreign pitcher since the Hawks moved to Fukuoka. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.50 K/9: 4.6 BB/9: 3.8 HR/9: 0.8

Debut: 4/7/2000 against Nippon Ham at Kita Kyushu Stadium in a start. First Win (4/7/2000 against Nippon Ham at Kita Kyushu Stadium in a complete game 7-1), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Rajsich, David Christopher	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 9/28/1951	College: Arizona University
Died:	MLB Organization: NY Yankees, Texas, Philadelphia
Birthplace: Youngstown, Ohio	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1984 [44])
Height: 6’5″ 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
1984	23	22.2	0	1	1	1	0	23	108		0	0	25	3	15	16	0	3	0	14	8	3.18	.281	1.81
Totals	23	22.2	0	1	1	1	0	23	108		0	0	25	3	15	16	0	3	0	14	8	3.18	.281	1.81

Biography: Older brother of Gary Rajsich.

Career WHIP: 1.81 K/9: 6.0 BB/9: 6.4 HR/9: 1.2

Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Ramirez, Ramon Santo	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Liceo Jose Duvo High School
Born: 8/31/1981	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Texas
Birthplace: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2002 [70])
Height: 5’10” Weight: 171 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
2002	2	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	2	14		0	0	3	0	3	2	0	1	0	1	1	3.00	.250	1.67
Totals	2	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	2	14		0	0	3	0	3	2	0	1	0	1	1	3.00	.250	1.67

Biography: Started playing baseball at age ten. Entered the Carp’s Dominican academy in 2000. Formally signed with Hiroshima in May, 2002.; Posted to MLB and was picked up by the Yankees for $300,000.

Career WHIP: 1.67 K/9: 9.0 BB/9: 6.0 HR/9: 0.0

Debut: 6/6/2002 against Hanshin at Osaka Dome 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

Ramirez, Roberto Sanchez	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 8/17/1972	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: San Diego, Colorado
Birthplace: El Laurel, Mexico	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2000 [62])
Height: 5’11” 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
2000	9	35.2	1	3	0	0	7	2	166		0	0	54	3	17	16	2	0	0	23	22	5.55	.380	1.96
Totals	9	35.2	1	3	0	0	7	2	166		0	0	54	3	17	16	2	0	0	23	22	5.55	.380	1.96

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.96 K/9: 4.3 BB/9: 4.0 HR/9: 0.8

Debut: 4/12/2000 against Yomiuri at Koshien Stadium in a start. First Win (4/19/2000 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a start 2-1), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Ramirez, Santiago	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 8/15/1978	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Houston, Kansas City, Washington
Birthplace: Bonao, Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2007 [42])
Height: 5’11” 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
2007	27	26.1	1	0	0	1	0	27	115		0	0	27	3	11	12	0	0	0	16	16	5.47	.281	1.48
Totals	27	26.1	1	0	0	1	0	27	115		0	0	37	3	11	12	0	0	0	16	16	5.47	.281	1.48

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.48 K/9: 3.8 BB/9: 4.1 HR/9: 1.0

Debut: 3/30/2007 against Yakult at Nagoya Dome in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Randel, Matthew	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Matt	High School: Ridgefield High School
Born: 2/15/1977	College: Lewis and Clark College
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Washington D.C.	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (2000 [60]), Yomiuri
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 180 pounds	(2003-2004 [93])
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	1	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3		0	0	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.00	.667	6.00
2003	3	9.1	1	1	0	0	2	1	44		0	0	12	0	5	5	0	0	0	8	8	7.71	.324	1.82
2004	24	39.2	3	2	1	4	2	22	174		0	0	39	7	42	18	2	0	1	24	24	5.45	.258	1.44
Totals	28	49.1	4	3	1	4	4	24	221		0	0	63	7	48	23	2	1	1	32	32	5.84		1.74

Biography: Was said to have turned down the Dodgers after they selected him in the draft in high school. He went to college and then dropped out. Signed by Daiei in May, 1999 after a tryout. Played in a U.S. independent league in 2002. Tried out for Yomiuri and was signed before the 2003 season. Played in the KBO with Doosan after leaving Japan.

Career WHIP: 1.74 K/9: 8.8 BB/9: 4.2 HR/9: 1.3

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Randolph, Stephen Lacharles	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Dos Pueblos High School
Born: 5/1/1974	College: UC Santa Barbara
Died:	MLB Organization: NY Yankees, Arizona, San Francisco, Houston, etc
Birthplace: Okinawa, Japan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2009-2010 [68])
Height: 6’3″ 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
2009	8	55.0	5	2	0	1	7	1	232		1	1	33	2	59	34	4	0	1	12	12	1.96	.176	1.22
2010	16	91.0	2	9	0	0	16	0	391		0	0	77	9	83	52	3	4	1	46	43	4.25	.241	1.42
Totals	24	146.0	7	11	0	1	23	1	623		1	1	110	11	142	86	7	4	2	58	55	3.39		1.34

Biography: His father was stationed in Okinawa as part of the U.S. Air Force when he was born. Signed in July, 2009. Struckout 15 in a game to tie a team record and to set a new maek for foreign pitchers (9/5/2009 against Chunichi at Niigata Prefectural Stadium, going 8.2 innings). And thanks to the fact that he couldn’t start due to a lineup card screw up, it is the most strikeouts ever in a relief appearance, the first time a reliever had struckout at least one hitter in every inning of a nine inning game and it tied a team simgle game record held by Kazuhiko Endo. Started on Opening Day, 2010, the first time in team history that a foreigner had ever done that in the history of the franchise. Unfortunately, he lost and ended up getting off to a terrible beginning and then pulled an oblique muscle in May, missing the next five weeks. He pitched somewhat better after that, but then got sent down in August for good because team management wanted to give some of the young hurlers some experience before he was released at the end of the schedule. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.34 K/9: 8.8 BB/9: 5.3 HR/9: 0.7

Debut: 8/16/2009 against Hiroshima at Yokohama Stadium in a start. First Win (8/28/2009 against Hiroshima at Yokohama Stadium in a start), First Shutout (10/2/2009 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome)

Titals: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame INduction: N/A

Rasner, Darrell Wayne	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Carson High School
Born: 1/13/1981	College: University of Nevada
Died:	MLB Organization: Montreal, Washington, NY Yankees
Birthplace: Carson City, Nevada	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Rakuten (2009-2011 [17])
Height: 6’3″ 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
2009	15	81.1	4	7	0	0	15	0	361		1	0	94	13	52	23	7	0	3	56	55	6.09	.293	1.44
2010	26	152.2	5	11	0	0	26	0	669		1	0	154	13	118	58	9	7	0	83	76	4.48	.263	1.39
Totals	41	234.0	9	18	0	0	41	0	1030		2	0	248	26	170	81	16	7	3	139	131	5.04		1.41

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.41 K/9: 6.5 BB/9: 3.1 HR/9: 1.0

Debut: 4/5/2009 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome in a start. First Win (4/12/2009 against Seibu at Miyagi Prefectural Stadium in a walkless complete game), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Rath, Gary Alfred	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Long Beach High School
Born: 1/10/1973	College: Mississippi State University
Died:	MLB Organization: Los Angeles, Minnesota
Birthplace: Gulfport, Mississippi	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2003 [30]), Rakuten
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 186 pounds	(2005 [47])
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
2003	13	63.0	3	4	0	0	12	1	286		0	0	79	7	42	21	4	0	4	40	29	4.14	.315	1.59
2005	23	91.0	3	9	0	0	16	7	417		0	0	118	10	57	28	2	3	5	68	64	6.33	.317	1.60
Totals	36	154.0	6	13	0	0	28	8	703		0	0	197	17	99	49	6	3	9	108	93	5.44		1.60

Biography: Had successful years with Kia (2001) and Doosan (2002) in the KBO before he was signed by Yomiuri. Returned to Korea after being released, going 17-8 with a 2.60 ERA for Doosan, leading the league in wins. He then reportedly pitched in Taiwan in 2007 for LaNew.

Career WHIP: 1.60 K/9: 5.8 BB/9: 2.9 HR/9: 1.0

Debut: 5/9/2003 against Chunichi at Tokyo Dome in a start, going seven shutout innings. First Win (5/16/2003 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium in a start, going eight shutout innings 4-0), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Rayborn, George Kenneth	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Purvis High School
Born: 11/22/1974	College: Southern Alabama University
Died:	MLB Organization: Boston, Seattle, Cleveland
Birthplace: Hattiesburg, Mississippi	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2005 [70])
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
2005	11	64.0	3	5	0	0	11	0	295		1	1	64	7	41	38	4	5	0	42	36	5.06	.260	1.59
Totals	11	64.0	3	5	0	0	11	0	295		1	1	64	7	41	38	4	5	0	42	36	5.06	.260	1.59

Biography: Joined Hiroshima in mid-July. Played with LaNew in the CPBL after leaving Japan before moving on to the SK Wyverns of the KBO in 2007.

Career WHIP: 1.59 K/9: 5.8 BB/9: 5.3 HR/9: 1.0

Debut: 7/17/2005 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium in a start. First Win (8/10/2005 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium), First Shutout (8/10/2005 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium on five hits)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Resop, Christopher Paul	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Chris	High School: Barron Collier High School
Born: 11/4/1982	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Florida
Birthplace: Naples, Florida	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2008 [69])
Height: 6’3″ 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	8	21.1	0	2	0	0	4	4	99		0	0	29	2	6	7	0	1	1	18	16	6.75	.322	1.69
Totals	8	21.1	0	2	0	0	4	4	99		0	0	29	2	6	7	0	1	1	18	16	6.75	.322	1.69

Biography: Signed by Hanshin in July, 2008. Brought back for 2009, but hurt his elbow and never saw any action with the big club.

Career WHIP: 1.69 K/9: BB/9: HR/9:

Debut: 7/27/2008 against Chunichi at Koshien Stadium. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Reynolds, Robert Allen	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Bullett Bob	High School: Ingraham High School
Born: 1/21/1947	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: San Francisco, Montreal, St Louis, Milwaukee, etc
Birthplace: Seattle, Washingotn	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1977 [31])
Height: 6’0″ 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
1977	3	6.1	0	0	0	0	2	1	34		0	0	9	0	6	9	0	0	0	7	6	9.00	.375	2.86
Totals	3	6.1	0	0	0	0	2	1	34		0	0	9	0	6	9	0	0	0	7	6	9.00	.375	2.84

Biography: Left the Whales 44 days after joining them. He was the last foreign pitcher that the ballclub would sign for another 17 years.

Career WHIP: 2.84 K/9: 8.5 BB/9: 12.8 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

Rick, Fred	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Monterey High School
Born: 10/25/1938	College:
Died:	MLB Organization:
Birthplace:	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1962-1963 [13])
Height: 5’9″ 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
1962	19	56.2	3	5	0	0	11	8	249		0	0	60	3	35	18	2	2	0	27	23	3.63	.263	1.38
1963	7	9.1	0	0	0	0	0	7	44		0	0	10	1	6	8	0	0	0	5	4	3.60	.294	1.93
Totals	26	66.0	3	5	0	0	11	15	293		0	0	70	4	41	26	2	2	0	32	27	3.68	.267	1.45

Biography: The only record of this guy I can find is his having pitched in the class B Northwest League one year and even that lists his age as being unknown.

Career WHIP: 1.45 K/9: 5.6 BB/9: 3.5 HR/9: 0.5

Debut; First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Riggan, Jerrod	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 6/16/1974	College: San Diego State University
Died:	MLB Organization: California, NY Mets, Cleveland
Birthplace: Brewster, Washington	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2003-2004 [65])
Height: 6’4″ 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	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
2003	29	35.2	3	0	0	3	0	29	146		0	0	29	2	30	11	2	0	0	8	6	1.51	.223	1.12
2004	23	25.1	1	1	4	5	0	23	104		0	0	23	3	14	5	2	1	0	8	8	2.84	.237	1.11
Totals	52	61.0	4	1	4	8	0	52	250		0	0	52	5	44	16	4	1	0	16	14	2.07		1.11

Biography: An elbow ligament injury in mid-season of 2004 ended his Japanese career.

Career WHIP: 1.11 K/9: 6.5 BB/9: 2.4 HR/9: 0.7

Debut: 6/27/2003 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (7/18/2003 against Hiroshima at Koshien Stadium in a seventh inning relief appearance, going two shutout innings), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Rios, Daniel	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Monsignor Pace High School
Born: 11/11/1972	College: University of Miami
Died:	MLB Organization: New York Yankees, Kansas City
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (2008 [34])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 192 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	11	64.1	2	7	0	0	11	0	300		0	0	80	7	37	26	5	2	2	48	39	5.46	.310	1.65
Totals	11	64.1	2	7	0	0	11	0	300		0	0	80	7	37	26	5	2	2	48	39	5.46	.310	1.65

Biography: Played in the Mexican League after being released by Kansas City. Signed with Kia of the KBO in 2002 and pitched six seasons with them and the Doosan Bears, winning a then record for a western pitcher 22 games in 2007 He was also the first KBO hurlder period to do it solely as a starter since 1982, garnering him the MVP. Won 90 total games during his tenure in Korea, the most for any western pitcher there. Was unhappy with the $800,000 offer Doosan offered him during the offseason, so he signed with Yakult in December for a two year pact worth a total of $3.8 million. Tested Positive for the steroid Hydroxystanizol in both May and June, 2008 and was suspended by NPB. He was released immediately thereafter. Rios claimed that he received injections for a back problem during the 2007 offseason, but that shouldn’t have lead to a posiitive result half a year later.He offere no other explanation for the positive results. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.65 K/9: 5.2 BB/9:3.6 HR/9: 1.0

Debut: 4/1/2008 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium in a start. First Win (4/12/2008 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a start 8-4), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Rivera, Bienvenido Santana	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Ben	High School: San Pedro Aposo High School
Born: 1/11/1969	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Atlanta, Philadelphia
Birthplace: San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic	Team 9Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1998-1999 [49])
Height: 6’6″ 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
1998	44	53.0	2	3	27	29	0	44	220		0	0	44	2	45	19	0	1	0	14	14	2.38	.224	1.19
1999	29	25.1	1	1	12	13	0	29	98		0	0	15	0	29	6	0	1	0	4	2	0.71	.167	0.83
Totals	73	78.1	3	4	39	42	0	73	318		0	0	59	2	74	25	0	2	0	18	16	1.84	.206	1.07

Biography: Played with the China Trust Whales in the Taiwan pro leagues in 1997, going 5-5 with 24 saves. His 27 saves in 1998 were a then team record. Hurt his elbow n September, 1999 and had to have surgery, so he was released. Played with Samsung in the KBO after leaving Japan.

Career WHIP: 1.07 K/9: 8.5 BB/9: 4.0 HR/9: 0.2

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Rivera, Carlos	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 11/5/1970	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: California
Birthplace: Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1994 [109])
Height: 6’1″ 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
1994	2	7.0	0	1	0	0	2	0	36		0	0	9	1	3	7	0	0	0	7	6	7.71	.333	2.29
Totals	2	7.0	0	1	0	0	2	0	36		0	0	9	1	3	7	0	0	0	7	6	7.71	.333	2.29

Biography: Started playing baseball at age six. After being released by California, entered the Carp academy in the Dominican Republic. He was the first graduate of that adademy to pitch in a game for Hiroshima. No, that uniform number is not a typo.

Career WHIP: 2.29 K/9: 3.9 BB/9: 9.0 HR/9: 1.3

Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Roberts, Christopher	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Chris	High School: Middleburg High School
Born: 6/25/1971	College: Florida State University
Died:	MLB Organization: NY Mets, Oakland
Birthplace: Middleburg, Florida	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2000 [35])
Height: 5’10” Weight: 185 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
2000	31	95.2	3	5	0	1	13	18	461		1	0	118	10	53	64	6	2	0	64	60	5.64	.310	1.90
Totals	31	95.2	3	5	0	1	13	18	461		1	0	118	10	53	64	6	2	0	64	60	5.64	.310	1.90

Biography: Signed with Cleveland after leaving Japan. Later coached on the collegiate level.

Career WHIP: 1.90 K/9: 5.0 BB/9: 6.0 HR/9: 0.9

Debut: 4/1/2000 against Daiei at Fukuoka Dome in a seventh inning relief appearance. First Win (4/29/2000 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in his first career NPB start, going seven shutout innings on four hits), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Rochford, Michael Joseph	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 3/14/1963	College: Santa Fe Community College
Died:	MLB Organization: Boston
Birthplace: Methuen, Massachusetts	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1990 [16])
Height: 6’4″ Weight: 205 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
1990	9	23.0	0	3	0	0	3	6	110		0	0	32	9	17	9	1	1	0	24	22	8.61	.323	1.78
Totals	9	23.0	0	3	0	0	3	6	110		0	0	32	9	17	9	1	0	0	24	22	8.61	.323	1.78

Biography: Former Bosox number one draft choice. Joined the Swallows in June. Released in August, 1990.

Career WHIP: 1.78 K/9: 6.7 BB/9: 3.5 HR/9: 3.5

Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Rodriguez, Nerio	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 3/4/1971	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Chicago WS, Baltimore, Toronto, NY Mets, etc
Birthplace: San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (2003 [11])
Height: 6’1″ 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
2003	7	32.2	3	2	0	0	7	0	153		0	0	42	9	13	14	0	1	0	27	24	6.61
Totals	7	32.2	3	2	0	0	7	0	153		0	0	42	9	13	14	0	1	0	27	24	6.61

Biography: Went back to MLB after leaving Japan.

Career WHIP: 1.71 K/9: 3.6 BB/9: 3.9 HR/9: 2.5

Debut: 6/20/2003 against Nippon Ham at Osaka Dome in a start. First Win ( 6/20/2003 against Nippon Ham at Osaka Dome in a start, going five innings of three run, eight hit ball 9-3), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Romano, Michael Desport	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Mike	High School:
Born: 3/3/1972	College: Tulane University
Died:	MLB Organization: Toronto, Minnesota, Atlanta
Birthplace: Largo, Illinois	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2005-2006 [32], [30])
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
2005	27	73.1	5	4	1	3	8	19	320		0	0	65	12	48	36	1	4	4	39	37	4.54	.236	1.38
2006	31	103.2	5	9	0	2	17	14	474		1	0	122	19	65	45	4	4	0	80	65	5.64	.299	1.61
Totals	58	177.0	10	13	1	5	25	33	794		1	0	187	31	113	81	5	8	4	119	102	5.19		1.51

Biography: Had to leave team in mid-summer 2005 when his home in Slidell, Louisiana was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Signed with SK of the KBO after leaving Japan.

Career WHIP: 1.51 K/9: 5.7 BB/9: 4.1 HR/9: 1.6

Debut: 4/3/2005 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in relief. First Win (4/23/2005 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in relief), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Romero, Levi Jose	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Simon Bolivar High School
Born: 4/12/1984	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Houston, Texas
Birthplace: El Tigre, Venezuela	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2010-2011 [41])
Height: 6’4″ Weight: 170 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	6	7.2	1	0	0	1	0	6	30		0	0	7	1	9	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.00	.250	0.91
Totals	6	7.2	1	0	0	1	0	6	30		0	0	7	1	9	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.00	.250	0.91

Biography: Signed to a taxi squad deal by Yomiuri in 2009. Had a mediocre season in the minors that year but was put on the regular roster that July anyway. The Giants subsequently released him at the end of the schedule and re-signed him to another taxi squad contract. He returned to the regular roster in June, 2010 and would league the Eastern League in saves. Suffered a left oblique pull in early August. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 0.91 K/9: 10.6 BB/9: 0.0 HR/9: 1.2

Debut: 7/19/2010 against Yakult at Tokyo Dome in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (7/30/2010 against Hiroshima at Matsuda Stadium in a fifth inning relief appearance), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Rosa, Carlos	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 9/21/1984	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: Kansas City, Arizona
Birthplace: San Francisco de Marcoris, Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2011 [99])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 160 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year

Save

HBP

Balk

ERA

OAVG

WHIP

2011

Totals

Career WHIP: K/9: BB/9: HR/9:

Debut: 4/12/2011 against Rakuten at Chiba Marine Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Ruffin, Johnny Renando	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Choctaw High School
Born: 7/29/1971	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati, Boston
Birthplace: Butler, Alabama	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1997 [44])
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 172 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	1	5.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	23		0	0	3	0	2	7	0	1	0	3	3	5.40	.200	2.00
Totals	1	5.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	23		0	0	3	0	2	7	0	1	0	3	3	5.40	.200	2.00

Biography: Joined Kintetsu in May, 1997. After his one start, was demoted to the minors, where he made one appearance before returning to the states on the pretext that his girlfriend had been in an auto accident. It was later decided to release him. Signed with Milwaukee after leaving Japan. Pitched for SK in the KBO in 2002.

Career WHIP: 2.00 K/9: 3.6 BB/9: 12.6 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

Rupe, Ryan Kittman	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Northbrook High School
Born: 3/31/1975	College: Texas A&M University
Died:	MLB Organization: Tampa Bay, Boston
Birthplace: Houston, Texas	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2004 [50])
Height: 6’5″ Weight: 230 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	6	29.2	1	4	0	0	6	0	138		0	0	41	5	20	9	1	1	0	28	22	6.67	.333	1.69
Totals	6	29.2	1	4	0	0	6	0	138		0	0	41	5	20	9	1	1	0	28	22	6.67	.333	1.69

Biography: Spent most of his time with the Fighters in the minors. Signed with the Dodgers after leaving Japan.

Career WHIP: 1.69 K/9: 6.1 BB/9: 2.7 HR/9: 1.5

Debut: 4/6/2004 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in a start. First Win (6/14/2004 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Sanchez, Luis Mercedes Escobar	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 8/24/1953	College: N/A
Died: 2/4/2005	MLB Organization: Houston, Cincinnati, California, Montreal
Birthplace: Cariaco, Venezuela	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1986-1987 [20])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 190 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
1986	37	50.1	4	1	19	23	0	37	197		0	0	41	1	42	12	2	3	0	14	13	2.32	.227	1.05
1987	39	38.1	0	3	9	9	0	39	164		0	0	38	1	17	16	0	2	0	13	12	2.82	.275	1.41
Totals	76	88.2	4	4	28	32	0	76	361		0	0	79	2	59	28	2	5	0	27	25	2.54	.248	1.21

Biography: Selected to one all star team (1986).

Career WHIP: 1.21 K/9: 6.0 BB/9: 2.8 HR/9: 0.2

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Sanchez, Romulo Ignacio Oviedo	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 4/28/1984	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: Pittsburgh, New York Yankees
Birthplace: Carora, Venezuela	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Rakuten (2011 [74])
Height: 6’6″ Weight: 208 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year

Save

HBP

Balk

ERA

OAVG

WHIP

2011

Totals

Biography:

Career WHIP: K/9: BB/9: HR/9:

Debut: 5/1/2011 against Orix at Miyagi Prefectural Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles:

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Sanders, Scott Gerald	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Thibodaux High School
Born: 3/25/1969	College: Nicholls State University
Died:	MLB Organization: San Diego, Seattle, Detroit, Chicago Cubs
Birthplace: Hannibal, Missouri	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2001 [32])
Height: 6’4″ 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
2001	24	86.2	3	5	0	1	11	13	386		0	0	87	13	70	45	5	4	0	47	42	4.36	.269	1.52
Totals	24	86.2	3	5	0	1	11	13	386		0	0	87	13	70	45	5	4	0	47	42	4.36	.269	1.52

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.52 K/9: 7.3 BB/9: 4.7 HR/9: 1.3

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Santana, Julio Franklin	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 1/20/1974	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Texas, Tampa Bay, Boston, Montreal, Detroit, etc
Birthplace: San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2003 [22])
Height: 6’0″ 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
2003	25	27.1	2	1	5	7	0	25	119		0	0	35	3	21	6	2	1	0	15	15	4.94	.318	1.50
Totals	25	27.1	2	1	5	7	0	25	119		0	0	35	3	21	6	2	1	0	15	15	4.94	.318	1.50

Biography: Uncle is Rico Carty and brother Ernesto pitched in the minors for Pittsburgh. Released by Yomiuri after the 2004 season. He later said that Japan taught him discipline.

Career WHIP: 1.50 K/9: 6.9 BB/9: 2.0 HR/9: 1.0

Debut: 6/27/2003 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (7/2/2003 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in a sixth inning relief appearance, going two innings of two run, four hit ball in his second NPB appearance), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Sardina, John	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: St. Anthony’s High School
Born: 12/21/1931	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Asahi)
Birthplace: Hawaii	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1959-1960 [2])
Height: 5’11” Weight: 162 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
1959	36	144.1	10	2	0	0	28	8	634		4	1	143	9	72	55	6	7	1	72	54	3.35	.258	1.37
1960	18	53.0	10	3	0	0	9	9	208		0	0	45	9	27	13	3	1	1	19	18	3.06	.236	1.09
Totals	54	197.1	12	13	0	0	37	17	832		4	1	188	18	99	68	9	8	2	91	72	3.27	.252	1.30

Biography: Grew up on a sugar plantation in Puunene, Hawaii. May have been the Hawks first ever non-Japanese-American foreign player. One legend has him and teammate Carlton Handa as being credited with starting the beer spraying rite that now accompanies all pennant and championship wins in NPB when they began doing it during a party to commemorate their winning the PL flag in 1959. Worked in Maui, Hawaii after retirement.

Career WHIP: 1.30 K/9: 4.5 BB/9: 3.1 HR/9: 0.8

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: WP (1959)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Sarfate, Dennis Scott	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Gilbert High School
Born: 4/9/1981	College: Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Arizona State University
Died:	MLB Organization: Milwaukee, Houston, Baltimore
Birthplace: Queens, New York	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2011 [58])
Height: 6’4″ Weight: 210 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year

Save

HBP

Balk

ERA

OAVG

WHIP

2011

Totals

Biography:

Career OPS: HR:AB:

Debut: 4/14/2011 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (), First Shutout (), First Save (4/14/2011 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Schullstrom, Erik Paul	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Alameda High School
Born: 3/25/1969	College: Fresno State University
Died:	MLB Organization: Baltimore, San Diego, Baltimore, Minnesota
Birthplace: San Diego, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1998-1999 [23]),
Height: 6’5″ Weight: 242 pounds	Hiroshima (2001-2002 [45])
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	38	45.0	7	3	8	15	0	38	187		0	0	31	1	52	22	3	0	0	15	15	3.00	.196	1.18
1999	14	16.0	2	1	7	9	0	14	65		0	0	15	0	21	2	0	0	0	3	3	1.69	.246	1.06
2001	22	22.0	0	1	11	11	0	22	93		0	0	21	2	14	8	1	0	0	9	8	3.27	.253	1.32
2002	5	4.2	0	0	0	0	0	5	18		0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	.067	0.64
Totals	79	87.2	9	5	26	35	0	79	363		0	0	68	3	93	34	4	0	0	27	26	2.67	.215	1.16

Biography: Was playing with the Monterrey Sultans when he was signed by Nippon Ham. Had shoulder surgery after being released by Nippon Ham and went back to Japan and was signed by Hiroshima after a tryout. Hurt his shoulder again in 2002 and was released. Is currently a scout with Hiroshima.

Career WHIP: 1.16 K/9: 9.5 BB/9: 3.5 HR/9: 0.3

Debut: 4/11/1998 against Orix at Tokyo Dome in relief. First Win (4/26/1998 against Seibu at Tokyo Dome), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Schultz, Michael Alan	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Mike	High School: Cleveland High School
Born: 11/28/1979	College: Loyola Marymount University
Died:	MLB Organization: Arizona
Birthplace: Van Nuya, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2008-2011 [70])
Height: 6’7″ 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
2008	55	53.0	3	4	0	3	0	55	222		0	0	47	1	43	20	0	2	0	20	19	3.23	.239	1.26
2009	73	75.0	5	3	1	6	0	73	298		0	0	57	0	72	22	0	2	0	19	19	2.28	.209	1.05
2010	11	10.1	0	1	7	7	0	11	43		0	0	10	0	8	2	0	1	0	5	4	3.48	.244	1.16
Totals	139	138.1	8	8	8	16	0	139	563		0	0	114	1	123	44	0	5	0	44	42	2.73		1.14

Biography: Had some shoulder problems during spring training, 2008 that delayed his debut. Had a 22 consecutive appearance streak without giving up a run in 2009. One pitch save (6/5/2009 against Softbank at Matsuda Stadium). Lead the Central League in holds (2009). Hurt his back in May, 2010 and had surgery to repair a herniated disk, ending his season. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP:1.14 K/9: 8.0 BB/9: 2.9 HR/9: 0.1

Debut: 5/21/2008 against Softbank at Fukuoka Dome in a seventh inning relief appearance. First Win (5/25/2008 against Lotte at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (6/5/2009 against Softbank at Matsuda Stadium)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Schulze, Donald Arthur	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Don	High School: Lake Park High Schook
Born: 9/27/1962	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: Chicago Cubs, Cleveland, New York Yankees, etc
Birthplace: Roselle, Illinois	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix Blue Wave (1990-1992 [42])
Height: 6’3″ 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
1990	20	69.2	6	4	3	6	7	13	286		2	0	65	3	32	17	5	1	2	24	20	2.58	.261	1.18
1991	24	36.2	3	2	7	10	0	24	161		0	0	41	1	24	13	3	1	0	23	19	4.66	.289	1.47
1992	13	85.0	3	5	0	0	13	0	383		3	0	84	10	56	51	2	0	1	40	33	3.49	.265	1.59
Totals	57	191.1	12	11	10	16	20	37	730		5	0	190	14	112	81	10	2	3	87	72	3.39	.268	1.42

Biography: Schulze homered in his first Japanese at bat, the fifth Japanese pitcher ever to do that and the only one sice the introduction of the DH in the Pacific League (5/29/1991 against Kintetsu at Nihon Seimei Stadium off of Motoyuki Akahori).

Career WHIP: 1.42 K/9: 5.3 BB/9: 3.8 HR/9: 0.7

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Schwarz, Jeffrey William	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Jeff	High School: Fort Pierce High School
Born:3/20/1964	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: Chicago Cubs, Baltimore, Chicago WS, California
Birthplace: Fort Pierce, Florida	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (1995 [49])
Height: 6’5″ Weight: 190 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	4	8.2	1	1	0	0	2	2	39		0	0	3	0	8	15	0	2	0	4	4	4.15	.130	2.08
Totals	4	8.2	1	1	0	0	2	2	39		0	0	3	0	8	15	0	2	0	4	4	4.15	.130	2.08

Biography: Released in June, 1995.

Career WHIP: 2.08 K/9: 8.3 BB/9: 15.6 HR/9: 0.0

Debut: First Win (4/23/1995 against Hiroshima in his first Japanese start despite walking eight in five innings), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Scott, Darryl	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Yuba City High School
Born: 8/6/1968	College: Loyola Marymount University
Died:	MLB Organization: California
Birthplace: Fresno, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (1994 [28])
Height: 6’1″ 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	Balk	R	ER	ERA	OAVG	WHIP
1994	25	32.1	0	1	0	0	0	25	136		0	0	29	1	27	17	0	1	0	10	9	2.51	.254	1.42
Totals	25	32.1	0	1	0	0	0	25	136		0	0	29	1	27	17	0	1	0	10	9	2.51	.254	1.42

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.42 K/9: 7.5 BB/9: 4.7 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

Seelbach, Christopher Don	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Lufkin High School
Born: 12/18/1972	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: Atlanta, Florida, Seattle
Birthplace: Lufkin, Texas	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2002-2003 [32])
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 178 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
2002	22	140.0	8	7	0	0	22	0	620		2	0	138	9	75	66	13	3	1	61	56	3.60	.267	1.46
2003	16	78.2	2	8	0	0	13	3	362		0	0	100	14	33	36	5	4	0	51	49	5.61	.321	1.73
Totals	38	218.2	10	15	0	0	35	3	982		2	0	238	23	108	102	18	7	1	112	105	4.32	.287	1.55

Biography:

Career WHIP:1.55 4.4 K/9: BB/9: 4.2 HR/9: 0.9

Debut:4/2/2002 against Orix at Tokyo Dome in a start. First Win (4/2/2002 against Orix at Tokyo Dome in a start 4-2), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: BB (2002)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Serafini, Daniel Joseph	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Dan, Surf	High School: Serra High School
Born: 1/25/1974	College: Stanford University
Died:	MLB Organization: Minneosta, Cubs, San Diego, Pittsburgh, etc
Birthplace: San Francisco, California	Team (Years and uniform number]): Lotte (2004-2005 [42]), Orix
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 185 pounds	(2006-2007 [29])
Bats: Switch 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	31	80.2	5	4	0	1	10	21	357		0	0	80	11	66	35	4	2	1	48	37	4.13	.258	1.43
2005	27	151.1	11	4	0	1	22	5	627		2	0	137	12	117	56	5	5	0	60	49	2.91	.248	1.28
2006	7	21.2	0	4	0	0	5	2	114		0	0	34	7	11	11	4	3	0	24	24	9.97	.351	2.08
2007	9	45.0	2	5	0	0	8	1	202		0	0	57	3	23	20	1	3	0	29	27	5.40	.324	1.71
Totals	74	298.2	18	17	0	2	45	29	1300		2	0	308	33	217	122	14	13	1	161	137	4.12		1.44

Biography: Also Pitched for the China Trust Whales in the CPBL at one time. Suffered two stress fractures of an ankle shortly after the all star break and continued to pitch through the end of the regular and post season while using pain killers to dull the pain, making Curt Shilling’s tale of the bloody sock seem like nothing. Had surgery to fix it during the 2005 offseason and asked to be released because he wanted to test the market. Was picked up by Orix and then had shoulder problems in 2006 and broke a finger in 2007. His main problem, though, was that his command the last two seasons was horrible. He and new manager Terry Collins also didn’t get along and it was decided to release him in July, 2007. He signed with Colorado and tested positive for a performance enhancing substance, claiming that he had used them in Japan, too, but NPB authorities said they knew nothing about it and declined to investigate the matter.

Career WHIP: 1.44 K/9: 6.5 BB/9: 3.7 HR/9: 1.0

Debut: 4/12/2004 against Seibu at Chiba Marine Stadium in a seventh inning relief appearance. First Win (), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Service, David Scott	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Scott	High School: Aiken High School
Born: 2/26/1967	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: Philadelphia, Montreal
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1991 [53])
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
1991	1	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5		0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	9.00	.750	3.00
Totals	1	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5		0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	9.00	.750	3.00

Biography: Joined Chunichi in July, 1991. Re-signed with Montreal after leaving Japan.

Career WHIP: 3.00 K/9: 0.0 BB/9:0.0 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

Shirley, Steven Brian	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Steve	High School: Terra Nova High School
Born: 10/12/1956	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Los Angeles
Birthplace: San Francisco, California	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte Orions (1983-1984 [10])
Height: 5’11” 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
1983	37	52.1	4	4	11	15	0	37	236		0	0	59	3	35	26	1	4	0	24	19	3.27	.299	1.62
1984	13	66.1	1	3	0	0	11	2	291		1	0	66	9	45	38	0	1	0	36	36	4.88	.276	1.57
Totals	50	118.2	5	7	11	15	11	39	527		1	0	125	12	80	64	1	5	0	61	55	4.17	.287	1.59

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.59 K/9: 6.1 BB/9: 4.9 HR/9: 0.9

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: WP (1983)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Shouse, Brian Douglas	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Effingham High School
Born: 9/26/1968	College: Bradley University
Died:	MLB Organization: Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Boston
Birthplace: Effingham, Illinois	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1998 [44])
Height: 5’11” Weight: 178 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	26.1	0	2	0	0	3	10	127		0	0	40	2	20	13	0	0	0	20	19	6.49	.364	2.01
Totals	13	26.1	0	2	0	0	3	10	127		0	0	40	2	20	13	0	0	0	20	19	6.49	.364	2.01

Biography: Joined Kintetsu in June, 1998. Signed by the NY Mets after leaving Japan.

Career WHIP: 2.01 K/9: 6.8 BB/9: 4.4 HR/9: 0.7

Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Sikorski, Brian Patrick	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Roseville High School
Born: 7/27/1974	College: Western Michigan University
Died:	MLB Organization: Houston, Texas
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2001-2003, 2008-2009 [49]),
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 205 pounds	Yomiuri (2004-2005 [42]), Yakult (2007 [34]), Seibu (2010-2011 [50])
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
2001	12	42.0	1	4	0	0	7	5	191		1	0	48	9	31	18	1	1	3	36	30	5.43	.291	1.57
2002	47	96.2	4	6	2	5	7	40	385		0	0	76	14	102	20	3	2	0	38	37	3.44	.215	0.99
2003	47	82.2	4	6	1	3	5	42	340		0	0	80	9	71	23	0	2	0	35	29	3.16	.257	1.25
2004	62	77.2	5	3	5	10	0	62	330		0	0	76	9	83	22	9	1	0	25	23	2.67	.259	1.26
2005	70	87.2	7	1	0	7	0	70	367		0	0	75	4	100	33	3	4	0	33	32	3.29	.231	1.23
2007	29	39.1	1	2	1	2	0	29	159		0	0	30	2	38	12	2	2	1	13	10	2.29	.216	1.07
2008	54	48.1	5	1	1	6	0	54	196		0	0	42	2	49	10	1	0	0	15	12	2.23	.237	1.08
2009	55	65.2	8	5	15	23	0	55	254		0	0	41	8	73	19	3	2	0	16	16	2.19	.182	0.91
2010	58	63.0	2	5	33	35	0	58	255		0	0	50	7	48	19	1	1	0	18	18	2.57	.216	1.10
Totals	434	603.0	37	33	58	91	19	415	2477		1	0	518	64	595	176	23	15	4	229	207	3.09		1.15

Biography: Joined Lotte in mid-season in 2001. Set a Yomiuri team record for most appearances in a season (2005). Put on waivers by Yomiuri pretty much solely due to a managerial change despite the club’s considerable bullpen problems. Was then taken by Rakuten, but the two sides failed to get together on a contract and he was released on the condition that he seek a job in MLB and not with another Japanese team. He was subsequently picked up by San Diego. Because of injuries in the bullpen, Yakult them came calling in May,. 2007 and signed him away from Cleveland. Released at the end of the season and was scooped up by Lotte. Did not give up an earned run the second half of 2008. Could not get together with Lotte on a new contract after the 2009 season and was picked up by Seibu. Selected to two all star teams (2009-2010). Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.15 K/9: 8.9 BB/9: 2.6 HR/9: 1.0

Debut: 7/11/2001 against Daiei at Chiba Marine Stadium in a start. First Win (9/27/2001 against Yomiuri at Chiba Marine Stadium in a complege game), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (7/28/2002 against Seibu at Seibu Dome)

Titles: Save (2010)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Skrmetta, Matt	Positions Played: P
Nicknames;	High School: Satellite High School
Born: 11/6/1972	College: University of Jacksonville
Died:	MLB Organization: Pittsburgh
Birthplace: Biloxi, Mississippi	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (2003 [36]), Rakuten
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 220 pounds	(2005 [62])
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
2003	18	16.1	1	1	11	12	0	18	74		0	0	21	4	12	6	0	0	0	7	7	3.86	.313	1.65
2005	5	7.1	1	0	0	1	0	5	34		0	0	7	2	6	4	0	0	0	7	5	6.14	.233	1.50
Totals	23	23.2	2	1	11	13	0	23	108		0	0	28	6	18	10	0	0	0	14	12	4.56		1.61

Biography: Signed with Montreal after leaving Japan and rehabbing from shoulder surgery: Became a scout for Softbank after retirement.

Career WHIP: 1.61 K/9: 6.8 BB/9: 3.8 HR/9: 2.3

Debut: 3/29/2003 against Lotte at Fukuoka Dome in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (4/2/2003 against Kintetsu at Osaka Dome)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Smith, Willie	Positions Played: P, 1B, OF
Nicknames: Wonderful Willie	High School:
Born: 2/11/1939	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: Detroit, L.A. Dodgers, California, Cleveland, etc
Birthplace: Aniston, Alabama	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1972 [25])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 178 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
1972	2	0.1	0	1	0	0	1	1	5		0	0	1	0	1	2	1	0	0	3	3	81.00	.500	9.00
Totals	2	0.1	0	2	0	0	1	1	5		0	0	1	0	1	2	1	0	0	3	3	81.00	.500	9.00

Biography:

Career WHIP: 9.0 K/9: 27.0 BB/9: 54.0 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

So, Katsuo	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Kaohsiumg High School
Born: 2/1/1959	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Tainan, Taiwan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (1985-1995 [15])
Height: 5’9″ 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
1985	34	158.1	11	10	4	6	22	12	669		9	1	162	13	86	49	4	4	1	83	73	4.15	.270	1.33
1986	49	143.0	11	5	19	24	10	39	578		5	1	120	18	130	46	2	13	0	52	50	3.15	.229	1.16
1987	28	230.2	13	11	0	0	28	0	952		20	0	215	20	121	75	2	9	0	95	85	3.32	.254	1.26
1988	29	201.0	13	14	0	0	28	1	840		16	2	188	30	82	83	4	7	0	98	92	4.12	.257	1.35
1989	28	207.1	11	15	0	1	27	1	912		15	4	205	22	101	112	6	9	0	106	97	4.21	.268	1.53
1990	33	115.0	5	14	9	11	11	22	499		3	0	119	10	68	45	1	2	0	60	54	4.23	.272	1.43
1991	29	116.2	5	8	2	3	15	14	504		6	1	115	18	47	52	3	4	0	61	55	4.24	.266	1.43
1992	15	33.0	0	1	0	0	1	14	148		0	0	37	7	12	15	0	3	0	21	21	5.73	.291	1.58
1993	21	56.0	0	5	0	0	8	13	264		0	0	60	2	24	35	1	1	0	30	24	3.86	.271	1.70
1994	12	17.1	0	0	0	0	0	12	88		0	0	23	2	11	13	0	4	0	19	19	9.87	.324	2.08
1995	19	27.0	1	0	0	1	0	19	126		0	0	36	4	11	10	0	1	0	20	18	6.00	.316	1.70
Totals	297	1305.1	70	83	33	46	150	147	5580		74	9	1280	146	693	535	23	57	1	645	588	4.05	.263	1.39

Biography: Went 5-0 in a world championship tourney to get the tourney MVP (1984). Set a then Pacific League record with ten straight save points (7/30-8/24/1986). Naturalized 11/1991.1000th inning (7/4/1990). Had four walkless complete games lifetime. Selected to one all star team (1985). Threw in the high 80’s with a knuckleball. Coached for Lotte after retirement.

Career WHIP: 1.39 K/9: 4.8 BB/9: 3.7 HR/9: 1.0

Debut>:4/10/1985 against Hankyu at Niahinomiya Stadium in relief. First Win (4/13/1985 against Seibu at Kawasaki Stadium in relief), First Shutout (5/31/1985 against Kintetsu at Heiwadai Stadium), First Save (5/11/1985 against Kintetsu at Fujiidera Stadium)

Titles: Losses (1989), HR (1988), BB (1987-1989), WP (1986), R (1988-1989), ER (1988-1989)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

So, Shunyo	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 3/29/1976	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (Taiwan pro league)
Birthplace: Tainan, Taiwan	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2000 [18])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 198 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	2	5.2	0	1	0	0	1	1	28		0	0	5	1	5	5	1	0	0	6	6	9.53	.227	1.76
Totals	2	5.2	0	1	0	0	1	1	28		0	0	5	1	5	5	1	0	0	6	6	9.53	.227	1.76

Biography: Did his obligatory military service after graduation from college and joined the Taiwan pro league in 1999. Became the youngest ever to throw a no hitter in that circuit (5/31/1999). Won the Rookie of the Year and the MVP that season as well (1999). Had elbow surgery to remove cartilage (2000). Went back to the Taiwan pro league after leaving Chunichi at the end of the 2002 season.

Career WHIP: 1.76 K/9: 7.9 BB/9: 7.9 HR/9: 1.6

Debut: 4/5/2000 against Yomiuri at Nagoya Dome. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Sonnier, Shawn Matthew	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: North Vermilion High School
Born: 7/5/1976	College: Louisiana Tech
Died:	MLB Organization: Chicago Cubs, Kansas City
Birthplace: Rayne, Louisiana	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2006 [58])
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
2006	27	30.2	1	0	0	1	0	27	131		0	0	29	1	37	13	1	0	0	15	13	3.82	.250	1.37
Totals	27	30.2	1	0	0	1	0	27	131		0	0	29	1	37	13	1	0	0	15	13	3.82	.250	1.37

Biography: After steup man Takeharu Kato and closer Mark Kroon, Sonnier was their most effective reliever, but they released him anyway.

Career WHIP: 1.37 K/9: 10.9 BB/9: 3.8 HR/9: 0.3

Debut: 4/16/2006 against Yomiuri at Yokohama Stadium. First Win (4/22/2006 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Soriano, Dioni	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 12/30/1982	College: Central Del Este University
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Dominican Republic	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2010 [99])
Height: 6’2″ Weight: 165 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
2010	10	46.0	2	3	0	0	8	2	199		1	1	45	8	27	18	1	3	0	23	22	4.30	.257	1.37
Totals	10	46.0	2	3	0	0	8	2	199		1	1	45	8	27	18	1	3	0	23	22	4.30	.257	1.37

Biography: Spent time at Hiroshima’s Dominican Academy in 2006 and then was sent to the Canton Leopards of the Chinese pro league, which has a working agreement with the Carp organization. Came to Japan in Januray, 2007 and signed with the Kochi Fighting Dogs of the Shikoku-Kyushu Island League. Moved to the Nagasaki Saints in 2008 and then the Tokushima Indigo Sox in 2009. Went 7-18 in 87 games during his career in the SKIL. Signed to a taxi squad deal by Hiroshima in July, 2009 and was slotted into its Western League club’s starting rotation. Put on the regular roster in May, 2010. Is NOT related to former Carp infielder Alfonso Soriano. Fastball tops out at 91mph with a slider and changeup. However, has marked control problems. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.37 K/9: 5.3 BB/9: 3.5 HR/9: 1.6

Debut: 5/26/2010 against Lotte at Matsuda Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (10/1/2010 against Hanshin at Matsuda Stadium in a start), First Shutout (10/1/2010 against Hanshin at Matsuda Stadium in his first career complete game, a four hitter 5-0)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Soto, Enyelbert Noriel	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Rafael Maria Baralt High School (?)
Born: 8/20/1982	College: N/A
Died:	MLB Organization: Houston
Birthplace: Barquisimento, Venezuela	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2011 [70])
Height: 6’1″ Weight: 200 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left

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2011

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Biography: Played in the Mexican League in 2008 and then spent 2009-2010 in the Italian league. Signed by Chunichi after being invited to spring training in 2011. Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: K/9: BB/9: HR/9:

Debut: 5/28/2011 against Orix at Osaka Dome in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles:

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Spearman, Alvin	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 8/27/1926	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (Negro Leagues)
Birthplace: Illinois	Team (Years and uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1955 [9])
Height: 6’0″ 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
1955	31	138.0	9	8	0	0	17	14	567		2	1	115	3	79	54	2	4	2	46	39	2.55	.235	1.22
Totals	31	138.0	9	8	0	0	17	14	567		2	1	115	3	79	54	2	4	2	46	39	2.55	.235	1.22

Biography: A former Gold Gloves boxer, Playe4 with the Chicago American Giants (1949-1951) and the Kansas City Monarchs and also pitched in the Mandak League with Carman and Winnipeg. After leaving Japan, he played in the California League with Stockton. Became a 7UP salesman after his baseball career was over.

Career WHIP: 1.22 K/9: 5.2 BB/9: 3.5 HR/9: 0.2

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Speier, Ryan	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: West Springfield High School
Born: 7/24/1979	College: Radford University
Died:	MLB Organization: Colorado
Birthplace: Frankfort, Kentucky	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Rakuten (2011 [64])
Height: 6’7″ Weight: 200 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right

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2011

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Biography:

Career WHIP: K/9: BB/9: HR/9:

Debut: 4/12/2011 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (), First Shutout (, First Save (4/12/2011 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium)

Titles:

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Stanifer, Robert Wayne	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Rob	High School: Easley High School
Born: 3/10/1972	College: Anderson College
Died:	MLB Organization:: Florida, Boston, Chicago Cubs
Birthplace: Easley, South Carolina	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2002 [42])
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 202 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
2002	15	19.0	0	0	0	0	0	15	88		0	0	28	2	15	6	1	0	0	11	10	4.74	.350	1.79
Totals	15	19.0	0	0	0	0	0	15	88		0	0	28	2	15	6	1	0	0	11	10	4.74	.350	1.79

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.79 K/9: 7.1 BB/9: 2.8 HR/9: 0.9

Debut: 4/2/2002 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu 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

Stanka, Joe Donald	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Akaoni (Red Devil)	High School:
Born: 7/23/1931	College: Oklahoma A&I University (dropped out)
Died:	MLB Organization: Brooklyn, Chicago WS
Birthplace: Hammon., Oklahoma	Team 9Years and [uniform number]):Nankai Hawks (1960-1965 [6]),
Height: 6’5″ Weight: 211 pounds	Taiyo Whales (1966 [6])
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
1960	38	240.0	17	12	0	0	35	3	982		11	4	186	13	174	95	8	3	0	84	66	2.48	.217	1.17
1961	41	231.1	15	11	0	0	39	2	945		9	2	208	11	176	74	7	12	0	93	85	3.30	.245	1.22
1962	38	206.1	8	10	0	0	35	3	864		5	0	186	16	131	72	8	6	0	93	83	3.61	.243	1.25
1963	34	186.1	14	7	0	0	29	5	756		7	4	154	13	89	60	7	4	0	63	53	2.55	.228	1.15
1964	47	277.2	26	7	0	0	43	4	1117		15	6	221	28	172	80	3	8	0	93	74	2.40	.218	1.08
1965	34	172.2	14	12	0	0	28	6	723		4	2	172	19	76	57	4	0	1	69	63	3.28	.264	1.33
1966	32	144.2	6	13	0	0	23	9	616		4	0	153	14	69	44	6	1	0	75	67	4.16	.279	1.36
Totals	264	1459.0	100	72	0	0	232	32	6003		55	18	1280	114	887	482	43	34	1	570	491	3.03	.239	1.21

Biography: Played basketball in high school and college. Was the first man ever to throw three shutouts in the Japan Series, two fo those consecutively, also a record, to garner the MVP (1964). Had six walkless complete games lifetime. Selected to two all star teams (1960, 1964). Reportedly left Nankai after his eldest son died due to a carbon monoxide leak accident at home. Was the first non-Japanese-American U.S. pitcher to win 100 games in Japan. Worked at an insurance agency in Houston run by his second oldest son after retirement.

Career WHIP: 1.21 K/9: 5.5 BB/9: 3.0 HR/9: 0.7

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: SO (1963-1964), HR (1964), WP (1961, 1964), MVP (1964), Best Nine (1964)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Stanridge, Jason Wayne	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Hewitt-Trussville High School
Born: 11/9/1978	College: Auburn University
Died:	MLB Organization: Tampa Bay, Texas, Cincinnati, NY Mets
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Softbank (2007-2008 [20]),
Height: 6’4″ Weight: 220 pounds	Hanshin (2010 [55])
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	17	54.0	7	1	0	1	8	9	233		0	0	51	0	35	23	1	2	2	22	18	3.00	.250	1.37
2008	3	13.0	0	2	0	0	3	0	64		0	0	17	1	8	6	2	0	0	13	11	7.62	.309	1.77
2010	23	126.1	11	5	0	0	21	2	530		2	1	121	6	98	37	13	6	2	55	49	3.49	.260	1.25
Totals	43	193.1	18	8	0	1	32	11	827		2	1	189	7	141	66	16	8	4	90	78	3.64		1.32

Biography: Signed by Softbank in June, 2007, becoming just one of three foreign pitchers ever to win five starting decisions in a row during his first year in NPB. Had some injury issues the following season and was released at the end of the schedule, moving on to the Marlins. In 2010, was invited to spring training with Philadelphia and failed to make the club, so Hanshin picked him up in early April.

Career WHIP: 1.32 K/9: 6.6 BB/9: 3.1 HR/9: 0.3

Debut: 6/23/2007 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a fifth inning relief appearance.First Win (6/23/2007 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a fifth inning relief appearance), First Shutout (7/19/2010 against Hiroshima at Koshien Stadium)

Titles: HBP (2010)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Starfin, Victor	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Asahikawa Chugakkou (dropped out)
Born: 5/1/1916	College: N/A
Died: 1/12/1957	MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: South Ekaterinberg, Russia	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo Giants (1936-1944 [18], [17]),
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 198 pounds	Pacific/Taiyo Robins (1946-1947 [17]), Goldstar/Daiei Stars (1948-1953
Bats: Right Throws: Right	[18], [17]), Takahashi/Tombo Unions (1954-1955 [17])

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	1	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	14		0	0	3	0	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.00	.231	1.33
1936F	3	21.0	1	2	0	0	3	0	89		2	0	17	0	19	7	0	0	0	10	7	3.00	.207	1.14
1937S	25	147.1	13	4	0	0	16	9	592		10	3	100	1	92	58	1	2	0	34	25	1.53	.193	1.07
1937F	26	164.2	15	7	0	0	18	8	658		13	4	115	0	95	51	2	2	0	53	34	1.85	.193	1.01
1938S	24	158.2	14	3	0	0	16	8	639		13	5	106	5	76	57	2	1	0	42	36	2.04	.186	1.03
1938F	24	197.2	19	2	0	0	19	5	765		17	7	111	0	146	59	1	1	1	32	23	1.05	.159	0.86
1939	68	458.1	42	15	0	0	41	27	1838		38	10	316	4	272	156	11	6	0	114	88	1.73	.192	1.03
1940	55	436.0	38	12	0	0	42	13	1688		41	16	241	3	245	145	4	5	0	67	47	0.97	.160	0.89
1941	20	150.0	15	3	0	0	14	6	587		13	4	93	3	58	45	1	2	0	28	20	1.20	.175	0.92
1942	40	306.1	26	8	0	0	30	10	1196		27	8	174	3	110	119	2	6	0	50	38	1.11	.165	0.96
1943	18	136.0	10	5	0	0	14	4	537		11	3	75	2	71	57	3	3	0	22	18	1.19	.161	0.97
1944	7	66.0	6	0	0	0	0	7	254		7	2	40	0	27	23	0	2	0	9	5	0.68	.175	0.95
1946	5	31.2	1	1	0	0	4	1	138		2	0	35	1	11	16	0	0	0	10	7	1.97	.287	1.61
1947	20	162..1	8	10	0	0	19	1	662		16	1	142	3	77	48	2	1	0	59	37	2.04	.235	1.17
1948	37	298.1	17	13	0	0	32	5	1187		28	3	240	6	138	80	3	4	1	90	72	2.17	.220	1.07
1949	52	376.0	27	17	0	0	40	12	1519		35	9	357	24	163	69	4	2	1	130	109	2.61	.249	1.13
1950	35	234.1	11	15	0	0	28	7	995		17	2	270	21	86	48	4	1	1	115	103	3.94	.290	1.36
1951	14	100.2	6	6	0	0	13	1	391		8	0	79	5	47	22	2	0	5	39	30	2.67	.219	1.00
1952	24	150.1	8	10	0	0	18	6	618		12	1	145	9	44	43	2	3	0	63	51	3.04	.260	1.25
1953	26	201.2	11	9	0	0	23	3	811		17	3	175	11	61	42	4	3	0	67	60	2.67	.232	1.08
1954	29	178.1	8	13	0	0	25	4	756		11	1	191	12	52	45	3	2	0	85	74	3.72	.282	1.32
1955	33	196.2	7	21	0	0	27	6	820		12	1	205	9	56	30	4	4	0	102	85	3.88	.272	1.19
Totals	586	4175.1	303	176	0	0	449	137	16754		350	83	3230	122	1960	1221	55	50	9	1221	969	2.09	.213	1.07

Biography: Fled the Russian Revolution with his parents to Harbin China before landing in Asahikawa, Hokkaido in 1925. Started playing baseball in elementary school. Because he was so much bigger than his classmates, he was made to play with the junior high school boys. Was his team’s itching ace in junior high (note: at that time, most Japanese junior high’s were six years). Father was convicted of murder and his teammates helped him cover his school expenses. On November 25, 1934, he was invited to join a Japanese all star team and he dropped out of school to do it. Appeared in relief against an MLB all star team (11/29/1934 at Omiya). Inviited to join the Dai Nihon Tokyo Yakyu Club (now the Yomiuri Giants) and went on a tour of America. However, since he didn’t have apassport, when he reached the U.S. he was locked up as a stateless person. His 42 wins in 1939 is a Japan record. During WWII, was designated a foreign enemy and was forced to take the name of Hiroshi Sudo and removed from the Giants and put under arrest and imprisoned in an internment camp for foreigners in Karuizawa, where he was taught how to repair shoes. Worked as a translator for the U.S. occupation after the war and joined up with Pacific, which was managed by his old boss with the Giants, Sadayoshi Fujimoto (10/1946). Became the first man in Japanese history to 300 wins (9/4/1955 against the Daiei Stars at Nishi Kyogoku Stadium). Had 31 walkless complete games lifetime. Was selected to one all star team (1952). Hit a street car while driving (he may have been intoxicated) in the Setagaya section of Tokyo and died. There is a ballpark in Asahikawa named in his honor. His six wins titles is a Japan record. His 42 wins in 1939 Set a Japan record.His 83 career shutouts is a Japan record. Had an 18 game winning streak (8/7-11/17/1940- Hid a 47 inning scoreless innings streak (9/23- 10/11/1938).

Career WHIP: 1.07 K/9: 4.2 BB/9: 2.6 HR/9: 0.3 No Hitter (7/3/1937 against the Eagles at Suzaki 4-0).

Debut: First Win (), First Shutout ()

Titles: G (1949), IP (1938F, 1949), Wins (1937F-1940, 1949), BF (1939, 1949), CG (1938F-1939, 1949), SO (1937F-1940), H (1949), HR (1938S),
K (1938F, 1939), HBP (1939), WP (1942), ERA (1938F), MVP (1939-1940), Best Nine (1940)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: 1960

Stewart, Joshua Craig	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Josh	High School: Livingston Central High School
Born: 12/5/1978	College: University of Memphis
Died:	MLB Organization: Chicago White Sox
Birthplace: Paducah, Kentucky	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2005 [14])
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 205 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	7	33.1	0	4	0	0	7	0	154		0	0	46	9	14	14	0	0	0	30	30	8.10	.336	1.80
Totals	7	33.1	0	4	0	0	7	0	154		0	0	46	9	14	14	0	0	0	30	30	8.10	.336	1.80

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.80 K/9: 3.8 BB/9: 3.8 HR/9: 2.4

Debut: 7/5/2005 against Seibu at Osaka 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

Stone, Darragh Dean	Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Dean	High School:
Born: 9/1/1930	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: Washington, Boston, St. Louis, Houston, etc
Birthplace: Moline, Illinois	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1964 [])
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 202 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
1964	6	12.0	0	0	0	0	1	5	56		0	0	14	0	11	7	1	0	0	5	5	3.75	.311	1.75
Totals	6	12.0	0	0	0	0	1	5	56		0	0	14	0	11	7	1	0	0	5	5	3.75	.311	1.75

Biography: Was released in June, 1964.

Career WHIP: 1.75 K/9: 8.3 BB/9: 5.3 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

Stults, Eric William	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Argos High School
Born: 12/9/1979	College: Bethel College
Died:	MLB Organization: Los Angeles
Birthplace: Plymouth, Indiana	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2010 [24])
Height: 6’3″ Weight: 210 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	21	124.1	6	10	0	0	21	0	560		0	0	149	23	87	46	3	2	0	74	70	5.07	.302	1.57
Totals	21	124.1	6	10	0	0	21	0	560		0	0	149	23	87	46	3	2	0	74	70	5.07	.302	1.57

Biography:

Career WHIP: 1.57 K/9: 6.3 BB/98: 3.3 HR/9: 1.7

Debut: 4/23/2010 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a start. First Win (5/19/2010 against Orix at Osaka Dome in a start), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Sun, Dong-yeol	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School: Kwangju Number One High School
Born: 1/10/1963	College:
Died:	MLB Organization: N/A (KBO)
Birthplace: Kwangju, South Korea	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1996-1999 [20])
Height: 6’0″ Weight: 198 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
1996	38	54.0	5	1	3	8	1	37	248		0	0	62	4	67	22	3	1	0	35	33	5.50	.287	1.56
1997	43	63.1	1	1	38	39	0	43	232		0	0	36	0	69	12	1	0	1	9	9	1.28	.166	0.76
1998	42	48.2	3	0	29	32	0	42	187		0	0	31	4	58	11	0	1	0	8	8	1.48	.178	0.86
1998	39	31.0	1	2	28	29	0	39	131		0	0	31	1	34	10	0	4	0	9	9	2.61	.261	1.32
Totals	162	197.0	10	4	98	108	1	141	798		0	0	160	9	228	55	4	6	1	61	59	2.70	.220	1.09

Biography: Played in Korea’s industrial leagues after leaving college. Joined Haitai in 1985, leading the KBO in wins five times, saves twice, strikeouts five times, and ERA seven times.Won three MVPs. Registered a save in one game without facing an official batter when he came on with two outs in the ninth inning against Yokohama and, with Motonobu Tanishige up at bat, threw a pitch that catcher Takeshi Nakamura couldn’t handle. Takahiro Saeki attempted to score from third on the passed ball, but he was nailed at the plate for the final out (4/4/1997 at Nagoya Dome). Selected to one all star team (1997). After retiring from Chunichi, he had overtures from Boston, but the two sides couldn’t get together on contract terms. He then went to work in the KBO’s public relations department.

Career WHIP: 1.09 K/9: 10.4 BB/9: 2.5 HR/9: 0.4

Debut: 4/5/1996 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium. First Win (4/16/1996 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome), First Shutout (N/A)

Titles: Saves (1997)

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Sweeney, Brian Edward	Positions Played: P
Nicknames:	High School:
Born: 6/13/1974	College: Mercy College
Died:	MLB Organization: Seattle, San Diego, Tampa Bay
Birthplace: Yonkers, New York	Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2007-2009 [42])
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	21	109.1	6	8	0	1	17	4	467		0	0	109	11	56	36	2	6	0	47	45	3.70	.261	1.33
2008	28	163.0	12	5	0	0	25	3	685		1	1	139	22	90	72	3	4	0	65	63	3.48	.232	1.29
2009	21	118.1	5	8	0	0	21	0	535		1	0	144	10	58	52	2	4	1	73	70	5.32	.310	1.66
Totals	70	390.2	23	21	0	1	63	7	1687		2	1	392	43	204	160	7	14	1	185	178	4.10		1.41

Biography: Was the winning pitcher in the 2007 pennant clinching game against Lotte. His 12 wins in 2008 was a personal pro baseball best. Reportedly loved Japan and Japanese food, though he couldn’t hack natto (a sticky soybean concoction many Japanese eat for breakfast). Reference: Wikipedia Japan

Career WHIP: 1.41 K/9: 4.7 BB/9: 3.7 HR/9: 1.0

Debut: 3/29/2007 against Orix at Kobe Green Stadium in a start. First Win (4/18/2007 against Seibu at Seibu Dome), First Shutout (8/18/2008 against Softbank at Fukuoka Dome 7-0)

Titles: N/A

Managerial Record: N/A

Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

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