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

 

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

 

Biography:

 

Career WHIP: K/9: BB/9: HR/9:
Debut: 5/1/2011 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 G IP W L Save SP GS RA BF PC CG SO H HR K BB HBP WP Balk R ER ERA OAVG WHIP
2011
Totals

 

Biography:

 

Career OPS: HR:AB:
Debut: 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

 

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

 

Biography: 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

 

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

 

Biography:

 

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