| Tanaka, Yoshio | Positions Played: P, C |
| Nicknames: Kaiser | High School: Oahu High School, McKinely High School |
| Born: 4/2/1907 | College: Hawaii University |
| Died: 4/10/1985 | MLB Organization: N/A |
| Birthplace: Hawaii | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1941 [12]) |
| Height: 5’9″ Weight: 150 pounds | |
| Bats: Right Throws: Right |
| Year | G | IP | W | L | Save | SP | GS | RA | BF | PC | CG | SO | H | HR | K | BB | HBP | WP | Balk | R | ER | ERA | OAVG | WHIP |
| 1941 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | .000 | 1.00 | |
| Totals | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | .000 | 1.00 |
| Biography: Had been teaching high school before coming to Japan. |
| Career WHIP: 1.00 K/9: 0.0 BB/9: 9.0 HR/9: 0.0 |
| Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: Osaka (1958-1959) 134-117-9 |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Tatis, Ramon Francisco | Positions Played: P |
| Nickanmes: | High School: Los Limones High School |
| Born: 1/5/1973 | College: N/A |
| Died: | MLB Organization: New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay, etc |
| Birthplace: Guayubo, Dominican Republic | Team (Years and [uniforn mumber]): Nippon Ham (2000 [53]) |
| 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 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 54.00 | .600 | 10.50 | |
| Totals | 1 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 54.00 | .600 | 10.50 |
| Biography: Joiined Nippon Ham in June, 2000. |
| Career WHIP:21.00.49 K/9: 0.0 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 |
| Thigpen, Robert Thomas | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Bobby | High School: |
| Born: 7/17/1963 | College: Seminole Community College, Mississippi State University |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Milwaukee, Chicago WS, Philadelphia, Seattle |
| Birthplace: Talahassee, Florida | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1994-1995 [37]) |
| 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 |
| 1994 | 33 | 37.1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 33 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1.93 | .219 | 0.96 | |
| 1995 | 20 | 23.0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1.96 | .268 | 1.39 | |
| Totals | 53 | 60.1 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 23 | 0 | 53 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 3 | 31 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 1.94 | .237 | 1.13 |
| Biography: Joined Daiei in June 1994. Left the team in June, 1995 after suffering a shoulder injury and retired. |
| Career WHIP: 1.13 K/9: 4.6 BB/9: 2.4 HR/9: 0.4 |
| Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerail Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Thomas, Brad | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: Mitchell High School |
| Born: 10/12/1977 | College: |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Los Angeles, Minnesota |
| Birthplace: Sydney, Australia | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2005-2006 [17]) |
| Height: 6’4″ Weight: 220 pounds | |
| Bats: Left Throws: Left |
| Year | G | IP | W | L | Save | SP | GS | RA | BF | PC | CG | SO | H | HR | K | BB | HBP | WP | Balk | R | ER | ERA | OAVG | WHIP |
| 2005 | 38 | 48.1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 34 | 236 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 51 | 39 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 25 | 4.66 | .292 | 1.92 | |
| 2006 | 40 | 45.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 40 | 208 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 43 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 3.74 | .284 | 1.60 | |
| Totals | 78 | 94.0 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 74 | 444 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 3 | 94 | 62 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 51 | 44 | 4.21 | 1.77 |
| Biography: Signed by Nippon Ham after a tryout after coming off of elbow surgery that was performed the previous season. Had control problems and was sent to the minors, but as his elbow improved so did his performance and he was re-elevated to the big club. Signed with Seattle upon leaving Japan. Later ended up with Hanwha of the KBO. |
| Career WHIP: 1.77 K/9: 9.0 BB/9: 5.9 HR/9: 0.3 |
| Debut: 3/27/2005 against Softbank at Fukuoka Dome in relief. First Win (), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Tillotson, Thaddeus Asa | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Thad | High School: |
| Born: 12/20/1940 | College: Fresno State |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Los Angeles Dodgers, NY Yankees |
| ODBirthplace: Merced,California | Team 9Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1971 [24]) |
| Height: 6’3″ 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 |
| 1971 | 18 | 45.1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 32 | 6.40 | .292 | 1.68 | |
| Totals | 18 | 45.1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 32 | 6.40 | .292 | 1.68 |
| Biography: |
| Career WHIP: 1.68 K/9: 4.0 BB/9: 5.2 HR/9: 1.2 |
| Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Torres, Carlos | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: Aptos High School |
| Born: 10/22/1982 | College: Hancock Junior College, San Jose State, Kansas State, Grossmont College |
| Died: | Industrial League: Chicago WS |
| Birthplace: Santa Cruz, California | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2011 [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 |
| 2011 | 6 | 27.1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 19 | 6.26 | .307 | 1.54 | |
| Totals | 6 | 27.1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 19 | 6.26 | .307 | 1.54 |
| Biography: Had a pretty decent year in the Eastern League (7-3 2.54 ERA in 14 appearances), but couldn’t translate that to the bigtime. Signed with Colorado after leaving Japan. Reference: Wikipedia Japan |
| Career WHIP: 1.54 K/9: 6.3 BB/9: 3.6 HR/9: 1.3 |
| Debut: 4/20/2011 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium in a start. First Win (7/28/2011 against Yokohama at Tokyo Dome in a start), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Tunnell, Byron Lee | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Lee | High School: |
| Born: 10/30/1960 | College: Baylor University |
| Died: | MLB Organzation: Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Minnesota |
| Birthplace: Tyler, Texas | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1991-1993 [99], [22]) |
| Height: 6’1″ 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 |
| 1991 | 12 | 90.1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 364 | 5 | 1 | 70 | 7 | 45 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 32 | 3.19 | .217 | 1.11 | |
| 1992 | 19 | 90.0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 418 | 1 | 0 | 115 | 13 | 36 | 47 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 73 | 67 | 6.70 | .325 | 1.80 | |
| 1993 | 20 | 74.2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 333 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 5 | 28 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 40 | 4.82 | .292 | 1.61 | |
| Totals | 51 | 255.0 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 16 | 1115 | 6 | 1 | 268 | 25 | 109 | 114 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 150 | 139 | 4.91 | .279 | 1.50 |
| Biography: Worked as a scout for the Hawks after retirement. |
| Career WHIP: 1.50 K/9: 3.8 BB/9: 4.0 HR/9: 0.9 |
| Debut: First Win (), First Shutout () |
| Titles: N/A |
| Manatgerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Turman, Jimmy Jason | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Jason, Big Worm | High School: |
| Born: 11/10/1975 | College: Shelton State Junior College |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Montreal, Seattle |
| Birthplace: Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2002 [42]) |
| Height: 6’9″ Weight: 209 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 | 9 | 19.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 13 | 6.16 | .295 | 1.58 | |
| Totals | 9 | 19.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 13 | 6.16 | .295 | 1.58 |
| Biography: |
| Career WHIP: 1.58 K/9: 6.2 BB/9: 3.3 HR/9: 1.9 |
| Debut: 3/31/2002 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in a start. First Win (N/A), First Shutou (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Tweedlie, Brad | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: |
| Born: 12/9/1971 | College: Western Carolina University |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Cincinnati, Boston |
| Birthplace: California | Team 9Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (2000 [42]) |
| Height: 6’2″ 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 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | infinity | 1.000 | infinity | |
| Totals | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | infinity | 1.000 | infinity |
| Biography: Signed a minor league deal with Kintetsu. |
| Career WHIP: infinity K/9: N/A BB/9: infinity HR/9: N/A |
| Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Urso, Salvatore Jude | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: Plant High School |
| Born: 1/19/1972 | College: N/A |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Seattle, Boston |
| Birthplace: Tampa, Florida | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2000 [45]) |
| Height: 5’11” Weight: 193 pounds | |
| Bats: Right Throws: Left |
| Year | G | IP | W | L | Save | SP | GS | RA | BF | PO | CG | SO | H | HR | K | BB | HBP | WP | Balk | R | ER | ERA | OAVG | WHIP |
| 2000 | 29 | 18.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 8.00 | .329 | 2.28 | |
| Totals | 29 | 18.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 8.00 | .329 | 2.28 |
| Biography: Opened his own baseball and softball academy after retirement before closing that up and coaching high school baseball. His daughter was born in Japan. Hobby is fishing. |
| Career WHIP: 2.28 K/9: 6.0 BB.9: 8.0 HR/9: 1.0 |
| Debut: 4/1/2000 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a sixth inning relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (4/21/2000 against Yomiuri at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Valdes, Marc Christopher | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: Tampa Jesuit High School |
| Born: 12/21/1971 | College: Florida University |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Florida, Montreal, Houston, Atlanta |
| Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2002 [18]), Chunichi |
| Height: 6’0″ Weight: 190 pounds | (2003-2004 [44]) |
| Bats: Right Throws: Right |
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| Career WHIP: K/9: BB/9: HR/9: |
| Debut: /31/2002 against 3/31/2002 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Win (6/29/2002 against Yokohama at Koshien Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance, going two shutout innings), First Shutout (), First Save (3/31/2002 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in an eighth inning relief appearance, going 1.2 hitless innings) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Valdez, Carlos Luis Lorenzo | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: Aurelio Paulino High School |
| Born: 12/26/1971 | College: N/A |
| Died: | MLB Organixation: San Francisco, Boston |
| Birthplace: Nizao Bani, Dominican Republic | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1999 [30]) |
| Height: 5’11” 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 |
| 1999 | 48 | 48.2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 48 | 249 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 6 | 35 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 31 | 3.33 | .245 | 1.71 | |
| Totals | 48 | 48.2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 48 | 249 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 6 | 35 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 31 | 3.33 | .245 | 1.71 |
| Biography: |
| Career WHIP: 1.71 K/9: 6.3 BB/9: 5/9 HR/9: 1.1 |
| Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Valdez, Edward E. | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: Aurelio Paulino High School |
| Born: 2/8/1980 | College: N/A |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Cincinnati, Washington Nationals, Colorado |
| Birthplace: Nizao, Dominican Republic | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2010 [45]) |
| Height: 6’1″ 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 |
| 2010 | 8 | 33.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 18 | 4.91 | .281 | 1.52 | |
| Totals | 8 | 33.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 18 | 4.91 | .281 | 1.52 |
| Biography: Played in a Dominican amateur league and then that coujtry’s Winter League in 2009, where he was seen by Chunichi scout Shigekazu Mori, who signed him. |
| Career WHIP: 1.52 K/9: 3.5 BB/9: 3.8 HR/9: 1.1 |
| Debut: 3/28/1010 against Hiroshima at Nagoya Dome in a fifth inning relief appearance. First Win (4/1/2010 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in his first NPB start), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Vargas, Martin | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: Indio Santa Fe High School |
| Born: 2/22/1977 | College: |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Cleveland |
| Birthplace: San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2002-2004 [39]) |
| Height: 6’0″ 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 |
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| Career WHIP: K/9: BB/9: HR/9: |
| Debut: 7/24/2002 against Hiroshima at Nagoya Dome in a start. First Win (7/24/2002 against Hiroshima at Nagoya Dome in a start, going 7.1 shutout innings on one hit.1-0), First Shutout () |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Vogelsong, Ryan Andrew | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: Octorara Area High School |
| Born: 7/22/1977 | College: Kuttstown State University |
| Died: | MLB Organization: San Francisco, Pittsburgh |
| Birthplace: Charlotte, North Carolina | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2007-2008 [36], [4], |
| Height: 6’3″ Weight: 210 pounds | Orix (2009 [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 | 20 | 106.2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 464 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 17 | 91 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 49 | 4.13 | .279 | 1.44 | |
| 2008 | 12 | 65.1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 271 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 3 | 50 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 29 | 3.99 | .277 | 1.29 | |
| 2009 | 30 | 41.2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 4 | 56 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 21 | 4.54 | .247 | 1.32 | |
| Totals | 62 | 213.2 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 28 | 916 | 0 | 0 | 217 | 24 | 197 | 76 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 109 | 99 | 4.17 | 1.37 |
| Biography: His wife Nicole got a lot of attention from the sports dailies because of her looks and she would ultimately star in a commercial spot for the Tigers. Unfortunately, he also garnered negative attention for not going very deep into games and was originally expected to be released,. but they decided to bring him back. Signed with Orix during the 2008 offseason. |
| Career WHIP: 1.37 K/9: 8.3 BB/9: 3.2 HR/9: 1.0 |
| Debut: 4/5/2007 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a start. First Win (4/12/2007 against Chunichi at Koshien Stadium in a start), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Voyles, Bradley Roy | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Brad | High School: Luxemburg-Casco High School |
| Born: 12/30/1976 | College: Lincoln Memorial University |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Atlanta, Kansas City |
| Birthplace: Green Bay, Wisconsin | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (2004 [62]) |
| 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 | OAVG | WHIP |
| 2004 | 3 | 3.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 24.30 | .545 | 5.70 | |
| Totals | 3 | 3.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 24.30 | .545 | 5.70 |
| Biography: |
| Career WHIP: 5.70 K/9: 5.4 BB/9: 18.9 HR/9: 0.0 |
| Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles:N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: |
| Wakabayashi, Henry Tadashi | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Bozo | High School: McKinley High School |
| Born: 3/1/1908 | College: Hosei University |
| Died: 3/5/1965 | Industrial League: Kawasaki Columbia |
| Birthplace: Wahiawa, Hawaii | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers/Hanshin (1936-1949 |
| Height: 5’9″ Weight: 171 pounds | [18], [30], [1]), Mainichi Orions (1950-1953 [33]) |
| 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 | 9 | 68.0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 311 | 4 | 0 | 70 | 3 | 39 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 30 | 3.97 | .256 | 1.46 | |
| 1936F | 12 | 75.2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 318 | 4 | 1 | 60 | 1 | 27 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 19 | 2.25 | .209 | 1.16 | |
| 1937S | 21 | 92.0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 393 | 4 | 0 | 85 | 1 | 41 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 18 | 1.76 | .235 | 1.20 | |
| 1937F | 19 | 104.2 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 434 | 6 | 2 | 95 | 2 | 35 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 29 | 2.49 | .236 | 1.15 | |
| 1938F | 7 | 44.2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 184 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 25 | 3.00 | .196 | 1.12 | |
| 1939 | 48 | 330.0 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 18 | 1326 | 25 | 8 | 248 | 4 | 99 | 91 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 79 | 40 | 1.09 | .206 | 1.03 | |
| 1940 | 56 | 347.1 | 22 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 1380 | 23 | 6 | 266 | 5 | 88 | 108 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 70 | 1.81 | .214 | 1.08 | |
| 1941 | 42 | 321.2 | 18 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 19 | 1264 | 21 | 2 | 234 | 2 | 87 | 102 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 70 | 52 | 1.45 | .205 | 1.04 | |
| 1942 | 58 | 377.1 | 26 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 31 | 1518 | 24 | 4 | 294 | 4 | 109 | 127 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 96 | 67 | 1.60 | .216 | 1.12 | |
| 1943 | 52 | 415.2 | 24 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 13 | 1656 | 39 | 10 | 199 | 1 | 99 | 123 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 80 | 49 | 1.06 | .200 | 0.77 | |
| 1944 | 31 | 248.0 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 990 | 24 | 5 | 199 | 1 | 45 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 43 | 1.56 | .214 | 1.02 | |
| 1946 | 12 | 82.2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 359 | 7 | 0 | 83 | 1 | 25 | 38 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 28 | 3.04 | .265 | 1.46 | |
| 1947 | 43 | 331.2 | 26 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 8 | 1318 | 31 | 10 | 277 | 8 | 86 | 69 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 101 | 77 | 2.09 | .224 | 1.04 | |
| 1948 | 48 | 326.1 | 17 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 15 | 1338 | 26 | 4 | 318 | 7 | 78 | 66 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 120 | 90 | 2.48 | .253 | 1.18 | |
| 1949 | 43 | 271.0 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 18 | 1135 | 19 | 4 | 271 | 14 | 93 | 73 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 117 | 99 | 3.29 | .258 | 1.27 | |
| 1950 | 14 | 73.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 306 | 4 | 1 | 79 | 7 | 20 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 30 | 2.70 | .272 | 1.29 | |
| 1951 | 11 | 41.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 22 | 4.83 | .286 | 1.27 | |
| 1953 | 2 | 6.2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 10.29 | .455 | 2.55 | |
| Totals | 528 | 3557.1 | 237 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 327 | 201 | 14438 | 263 | 57 | 2971 | 69 | 1000 | 998 | 32 | 9 | 5 | 1093 | 786 | 1.99 | .225 | 1.12 |
| Biography: Parents were from Hiroshima. Played with Hawaii Asahi before coming to Japan in 1928 as a member of a California Nikkei team that was based in Stockton, Yamato,. Had double citizenship, but renounced the Japanese part of that in 1928. Was originally a catcher, but became a pitcher at the suggestion of Kaiser Tanaka. Helped Hosei University to three Tokyo Big Six University League titles. Won a total of 43 games against 28 losses in 87 appearances, the firsdt man ever in that league’s history to break the 40 barrier. However, he hurt his shoulder ands elbow his junior year and switched to a sidearm delivery for a while to take some of the stress off of it. Also got married while still in school. Got a then unheard of 10,000 yen (about $5000 U.S at the time) signing bonus due to a bidding war between Osaka and Hankyu. Signed with Osaka on Janurary 9, 1936. His nickname is thought to be from a Spanish word that means a guy who has a peach fuzz mustache. Repetoire was reportedly a fastball overhand curveball, slider, knuckle ball, shuuto and sinker. Hurt his shoulder in 1937 and treated it with frequent outings to hot springs. Was out nine months before he could pitch again. When the Japanese government ordered a purge of foreign players in 1941, he took Japanese citizenship and renounced his American citizenship. Threw in 14 straight games in 1944. At the end of the war, became president of a seafood company owned by his wife’s family and initially refused to get back into baseball, but was evntually talked into it over the objection s of his wife. Threw a 12 inning complete game in game one of the 1950 Japan Series.. Had 31 walkless complete games. Coached with Tombo and Nishitetsu after retirement.Went back into the business world after leaving baseball. His third son Tadaharu was a president of the pharmaceutical firm Smith, Kline, Beecham. 100th Win (3/28/1942 against Nagoya at Nishinomiya Stadium, the second in history to that mark). 200th Win (11/3/1947 against Chunichi at Korakuen Stadium, the second in history to that mark). Is only one of two players to have won MVPs both before and after WWII. Died of complications from surgery for an intestinal ulcer or stomach cancer, depnding on which ever story is accurate. Reference: Wikipedia Japan |
| Career WHIP: 1.12 K/9: 2.5 BB/9: 2.5 HR/9: 0.2 |
| Debut: First Win (4/30/1936 against Nagoya at Koshien Stadium), First Shutout () |
| Titles: G (1944), IP (1944), Wins (1944), BF (1944), CG (1943-1944), SO (1944, 1947), H (1943-1944), ERA (1939, 1944), MVP (1944, 1947), |
| Managerial Record: Hanshin (1942-1944), Mainichi (1953) 390-324-26 |
| Hall of Fame Induction: 1964 |
| Walker, Peter Brian | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Pete | High School: East Lyme High School |
| Born: 4/8/1969 | College: University of Connecticut |
| Died: | MLB Organization: NY Mets, San Diego, Boston, Colorado, Toronto |
| Birthplace: Beverly, Massachusetts | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2004 [43]) |
| 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 |
| 2004 | 10 | 46.1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 214 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 35 | 6.80 | .330 | 1.79 | |
| Totals | 10 | 46.1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 214 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 35 | 6.80 | .330 | 1.79 |
| Biography: Hurt his back in mid-season. |
| Career WHIP: 1.79 K/9: 4.5 BB/9: 3.7 HR/9: 3.5 |
| Debut: 4/3/2004 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a start. First Win (4/28/2004 against Hanshin in a start), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Walrond, Lester Dale | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Les | High School: Booker T. Washington High School, Tulsa Union High School |
| Born: 11/7/1976 | College: University of Kansas |
| Died: | MLB Organization: St. Louis, Kansas City, Florida, Chicago Cubs, etc |
| Birthplace: Muskogee, Oklahoma | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2009 [48]) |
| Height: 6’0″ Weight: 195 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 | 21 | 110.2 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 505 | 1 | 0 | 128 | 10 | 85 | 50 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 63 | 59 | 4.80 | .293 | 1.61 | |
| Totals | 21 | 110.2 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 505 | 1 | 0 | 128 | 10 | 85 | 50 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 63 | 59 | 4.80 | .293 | 1.61 |
| Biography: Played in Korea in 2005 with LG. Signed with Doosan of the KBO after leaving Japan. |
| Career WHIP: 1.61 K/9: 6.9 BB/9: 4.1 HR/9: 0.8 |
| Debut: 4/9/2009 against Yomiuri at Yokohama Stadium in a start. First Win (4/29/2009 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium in a start), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Warren, Brian | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: |
| Born: 4/26/1967 | College: New Mexico State University |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Detroit, Cincinnati, Texas |
| Birthplace: Massachusetts | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (1998-2000 [43]) |
| Height: 6’1″ 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 |
| 1998 | 24 | 29.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.93 | .189 | 0.90 | |
| 1999 | 49 | 54.1 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 31 | 0 | 49 | 206 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 1.82 | .199 | 0.83 | |
| 2000 | 36 | 41.1 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 19 | 0 | 36 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 4 | 24 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 20 | 4.35 | .281 | 1.38 | |
| Totals | 109 | 124.2 | 6 | 5 | 49 | 55 | 0 | 109 | 492 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 5 | 58 | 27 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 39 | 34 | 2.45 | .226 | 1.03 |
| Biography: Played with the China Trust Whales before joining Lotte in June, 1998. Opposing managers believed that he was scuffing or cutting the ball. |
| Career WHIP: 1.03 K/9: 4.2 BB/9: 1.9 HR/9: 0.4 |
| Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: Save (1999), Fireman of the Year (1999) |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Wasdin, John Truman | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Way Back | High School: Godby High School |
| Born: 8/5/1972 | College: Florida State University |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Okalnd, Boston, Colorado, Baltimore, Philadelpha |
| Birthplace: Fort Belvoir, Virginia | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2002 [25]), Seibu |
| Height: 6’2″ Weight: 190 pounds | (2009 [37]) |
| 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 | 10 | 37.2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 7 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 19 | 4.54 | .333 | 1.70 | |
| 2009 | 14 | 57.2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 272 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 5 | 24 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 34 | 5.31 | .341 | 1.73 | |
| Totals | 24 | 95.1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 449 | 0 | 0 | 134 | 12 | 55 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 64 | 53 | 5.00 | 1.72 |
| Biography: Was paid a total of $2.2 million, including signing bonus. Was injured in mid-season and demoted to the minors, where he languished until he was released. Signed with Toronto after leaving Japan. Signed by Seibu in January, 2009 for $500,000. Reference: Wikipedia Japan |
| Career WHIP: 1.72 K/9: 5.2 BB/9:2.8 HR/9: 1.1 |
| Debut: 4/3/2002 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a start. First Win (5/1/2002 against Hiroshima at Tokyo Dome in a start), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Watson, Mark Bradford | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: Marist High School |
| Born: 1/23/1974 | College: Clemson University, University of Georgia |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Seattle, Cleveland, etc |
| Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2004 [58]) |
| Height: 6’4″ Weight: 215 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 |
| 2004 | 19 | 21.2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 3.74 | .220 | 1.20 | |
| Totals | 19 | 21.2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 3.74 | .220 | 1.20 |
| Biography: |
| Career WHIP: 1.20 K/9: 8.3 BB/9: 3.3 HR/9: 2.1 |
| Debut: First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| West, David Lee | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: Craigmont High School |
| Born: 9/1/1964 | College: N/A |
| Died: | MLB Organization: New York Mets, Minnesota, Philadelphia |
| Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei (1997 [21]) |
| Height: 6’5″ Weight: 245 pounds | |
| Bats: Left Throws: Left |
| Year | G | IP | W | L | Save | SP | GS | RA | BF | PC | CG | SO | H | HR | K | BB | HBP | WP | Balk | R | ER | ERA | OAVG | WHIP |
| 1997 | 19 | 91.2 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 435 | 1 | 1 | 105 | 9 | 63 | 62 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 67 | 65 | 6.38 | .294 | 1.82 | |
| Totals | 19 | 91.2 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 435 | 1 | 1 | 105 | 9 | 63 | 62 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 67 | 65 | 6.38 | .294 | 1.82 |
| Biography: Signed with Boston after leaving Japan. |
| Career WHIP: 1.82 K/9: 6.2 BB/9: 6.1 HR/9: 0.9 |
| Debut: First Win (), First Shutout () |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| White, Matthew Joseph | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Matt | High School: |
| Born: 8/19/1977 | College: Clenson University |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Cleveland, Boston, Seattle, Colorado, etc |
| Birthplace: Pittsfield, Massachusetts | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2007-2008 [64]) |
| Height: 6’0″ Weight: 198 pounds | |
| Bats: Right Throws: Left |
| Year | G | IP | W | L | Save | SP | GS | RA | BF | PC | CG | SO | H | HR | K | BB | HBP | WP | Balk | R | ER | ERA | OAVG | WHIP |
| 2007 | 24 | 32.2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 6 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 18 | 4.96 | .285 | 1.41 | |
| Totals | 24 | 32.2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 6 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 18 | 4.96 | .285 | 1.41 |
| Biography:The first billionaire in waiting to ever play in Japan after a property he bought was found to have stone below it that is particularly good for building uses. |
| Career WHIP: 1.41 K/9: 7.2 BB/9: 3.0 HR/9: 1.7 |
| Debut: 7/26/2007 against Yomiuri at Tokyo 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 |
| Whiteside, Matthew Christopher | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Matt | High School: Charleston High School |
| Born: 8/8/1967 | College: Arkansas State University |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Texas, Philadelphia, San Diego, Atlanta |
| Birthplace: Charleston, Missour | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2003 [32]) |
| 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 |
| 2003 | 13 | 12.1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 7.30 | .345 | 2.11 | |
| Totals | 13 | 12.1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 7.30 | .345 | 2.11 |
| Biography: Released in July. |
| Career WHIP: 2.11 K/9: 8.0 BB/9: 4.4 HR/9: 2.2 |
| Debut: 3/28/2003 against Hanshin at Yokohama Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Win (N/A), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (3/28/2003 against Hanshin at Yokohama Stadium). |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Williams, Brian O’Neal | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: Louisville High School |
| Born: 2/15/1969 | College: University of South Carolina |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Pittsburgh, Houston, San Diego, Detroit, etc |
| Birthplace: Lancaster, South Carolina | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1998 [52]) |
| Height: 6’2″ Weight: 226 pounds | |
| Bats: Right Throws: Right |
| Year | G | IP | W | L | Save | SP | GS | RA | BF | PC | CG | SO | H | HR | K | BB | HBP | WP | Balk | R | ER | ERA | OAVG | WHIP |
| 1998 | 20 | 70.2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 315 | 1 | 0 | 57 | 6 | 64 | 47 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 47 | 44 | 5.60 | .226 | 1.47 | |
| Totals | 20 | 70.2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 315 | 1 | 0 | 57 | 6 | 64 | 47 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 47 | 44 | 5.60 | .226 | 1.47 |
| Biography: Was originally an outfielder in the Pittsburgh system before they converted him into a pitcher. Re-signed with Houston after leaving Japan. |
| Career WHIP: 1.47 K/9: 8.2 BB/9: 6.0 HR/9: 0.8 |
| Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Williams, David Aaron | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Dave | High School: Caesar Rodney High School |
| Born: 3/12/1979 | College: Delaware Technical and Community College |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Pittsburgh, Ny Mets, Cincinnati |
| Birthplace: Anchorage, Alaska | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2008 [48]) |
| Height: 6’2″ 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 |
| 2008 | 7 | 25.1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 4.26 | .369 | 1.78 | |
| Totals | 7 | 25.1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 4.26 | .369 | 1.78 |
| Biography: Lived with his parents at Yokota Air base from ages 7-11 and played with a local youth baseball teaWas released on September 3, 2008. |
| Career WHIP: 1.78 K/9: 2.8 BB/9: 1.4 HR/9: 1.1 |
| Debut: 5/5/2008 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in a start. First Win (7/20/2008 against Yomiuri at Yokohama in a start), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Williams, Jeffrey Francis | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Jeff | High School: |
| Born: 6/6/1972 | College: Southeastern Louisiana University |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Los Angeles |
| Birthplace: Canberra, Australia | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2003-2009 [54]) |
| Height: 6’0″ 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 |
| 2003 | 52 | 52.2 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 26 | 0 | 52 | 207 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 5 | 57 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1.54 | .195 | 0.93 | |
| 2004 | 51 | 46.2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 51 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4 | 56 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 17 | 3.28 | .233 | 1.26 | |
| 2005 | 75 | 76.2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 75 | 311 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 4 | 90 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 18 | 2.11 | .210 | 1.07 | |
| 2006 | 47 | 47.1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 47 | 195 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 49 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 1.90 | .219 | 1.10 | |
| 2007 | 60 | 65.1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 60 | 247 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 66 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 0.96 | .185 | 0.89 | |
| 2008 | 55 | 55.1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 55 | 236 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 3 | 65 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 19 | 3.09 | .249 | 1.25 | |
| 2009 | 31 | 27.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 35 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 3.58 | .200 | 1.41 | |
| Totals | 371 | 371.2 | 16 | 17 | 47 | 63 | 0 | 371 | 1516 | 0 | 0 | 286 | 21 | 418 | 122 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 101 | 91 | 2.20 | 1.10 |
| Biography: Represented Australia at both the Atlanta and Athens olympic games. Once beaned Ichiro (2001). Had knee surgery during the 2005 offseason, but then had to have another procedure done in March, 2006, necessitating that he rejoin the Tigers in mid-season. Has become something of a coach without portfolio with the Tigers such is the respect he has garnered. Didn’t allow a run for three months during the 2007 season. Was accused of using setroids by the George Mitchell Report during the 2007 offseason. He has denied the allegations. Injured his shoulder in June 2009 and eventually had surgery on it. Unfortunately, the shoulder didn’t come back and he retired after the 2010 season to become a scout for Hanshin. Reference: Wikipedia Japan Official Homepage |
| Career WHIP: 1.10 K/9: 10.1 BB/9: 3.0 HR/9: 0.5 |
| Debut: 3/29/2003 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium in a seventh inning relief appearance. First Win (), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Wishnevski, Robert James | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: |
| Born: 1/2/1967 | College: Kishwaukee Junior College |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Toronto, Milwaukee |
| Birthplace: Hammond, Indiana | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1997 [55]) |
| Height: 6’0″ 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 |
| 1997 | 34 | 53.1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 33 | 229 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 4 | 37 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 25 | 4.22 | .276 | 1.20 | |
| Totals | 34 | 53.1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 33 | 229 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 4 | 37 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 25 | 4.22 | .276 | 1.20 |
| Biography: Played with the Brother Elephants in the Taiwan pro league, posting a 1.55 ERA in 1996. Reportely could thrown the mid-90’s. Was used in relief with Seibu. |
| Career WHIP: 1.20 K/9: 6.2 BB/9: 3.0 HR/9: 0.7 |
| Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Withem, Shannon Bolt | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: Willow Run High School |
| Born: 9/21/1972 | College: N/A |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Detroit, Toronto |
| Birthplace: Ann Arbor, Michigan | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1999 [42]) |
| 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 |
| 1999 | 17 | 86.0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 402 | 2 | 0 | 116 | 15 | 31 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 63 | 55 | 5.76 | .331 | 1.77 | |
| Totals | 17 | 86.0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 402 | 2 | 0 | 116 | 15 | 31 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 63 | 55 | 5.76 | .331 | 1.77 |
| Biography: Was brought back for the 2000 season, but hurt his elbow and never appeared in a game that year. |
| Career WHIP: 1.77 K/9: 3.2 BB/9: 3.8 HR/9: 1.6 |
| Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Wolcott, Robert William | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Bob | High School: North Medford High School |
| Born: 9/8/1973 | College: N/A |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Seattle, Arizona, Boston |
| Birthplace: Huntington Beach, California | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (2000 [30]) |
| Height: 6’0″ 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 |
| 2000 | 17 | 44.1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 198 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 7 | 26 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 30 | 6.09 | .289 | 1.60 | |
| Totals | 17 | 44.1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 198 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 7 | 26 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 30 | 6.09 | .289 | 1.60 |
| Biography: Was Kintetsu’s Opening Day pitcher (2000). Was releasd on his birthday. Re-signed with Boston after leaving Japan. |
| Career WHIP: 1.60 K/9: 5.3 BB/9: 4.3 HR/9: 1.4 |
| Debut: 4/1/2000 against Orix at Kobe Green Stadium in a start. First Win (6/1/2000 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in a fifth inning relief appearance, going 4.2 innings of one run, two hit ball), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Wolfe, Brian Thomas | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: Servite High School |
| Born: 12/29/1980 | College: N/A |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Minnesota, Toronto |
| Birthplace: Fullerton, California | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2010-2011 [10]) |
| Height: 6’3″ 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 |
| 2010 | 42 | 62.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 255 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 5 | 24 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 21 | 3.03 | .281 | 1.27 | |
| 2011 | 26 | 150.0 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 645 | 1 | 0 | 161 | 4 | 90 | 36 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 64 | 60 | 3.60 | .284 | 1.31 | |
| Totals | 68 | 212.1 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 38 | 900 | 1 | 0 | 227 | 9 | 114 | 49 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 88 | 81 | 3.43 | 1.30 |
| Biography: Nippon Ham won all four of his 2010 starts, with him being credited with three of them. Became the first foreign pitcher ever and the 14th man overall to strike out the side on nine pitches (5/24/2011 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium in the second inning against Brett Harper, Yuki Yoshimura and Naoto Watanabe). His four homers allowed in 2011 were the fewest for any pitcher qualifying for the ERA title that season. Reference: Wikipedia Japan |
| Career WHIP: 1.30 K/9: 4.8 BB/9: 2.1 HR/9: 0.4 |
| Debut: 3/21/2010 against Softbank at Sapporo Dome in a tenth inning relief appearance. First Win (4/30/2010 against Seibu at Sapporo Dome in a tenth inning relief appearance), First Shutout (N/A), First Save (4/3/2010 against Seibu at Sapporo Dome) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Wood, Michael Burton | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: |
| Born: 4/6/1980 | College: Northern Florida University |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Oakland, Kansas City, Texas |
| Birthplace: West Palm Beach, Florida | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2008 [10]) |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 25 | 136.1 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 595 | 0 | 0 | 159 | 15 | 57 | 45 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 76 | 71 | 4.69 | .309 | 1.50 | |
| Totals | 25 | 136.1 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 595 | 0 | 0 | 159 | 15 | 57 | 45 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 76 | 71 | 4.69 | .309 | 1.50 |
| Biography: Lost his first six decisions. Signed with Florida after leaving Japan. |
| Career WHIP: 1.50 K/9: 3.8 BB/9: 3.0 HR/9: 1.0 |
| Debut: 3/29/2008 against Hanshin at Osaka Dome in a start. First Win (6/23/2008 against Seibu at Yokohama Stadium in a start), First Shutoutr (N/A) |
| Titles: HBP (2008) |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Wright, Christopher Brian | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Chris | High School: |
| Born: 6/6/1977 | College: Cowley County Community College |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Tampa Bay, Seattle |
| Birthplace: Durant, Oklahoma | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (2005 [40]) |
| Height: 6’2″ Weight: 205 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 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 40.50 | .600 | 6.00 | |
| Totals | 2 | 1.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 40.50 | .600 | 6.00 |
| Biography: Was released 5/28/2005 and eventually signed to play in Taiwan. |
| Career WHIP: 6.00 K/9: 0.0 BB/9: 13.5 HR/9: 6.8 |
| Debut: 4/12/2005 against Nippon Ham at Seibu 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 |
| Wright, Clyde | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Skeeter, Crazy Wright | High School: |
| Born: 2/20/1941 | College: Carson-Newman College |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Califormia, Milwaukee, Texas |
| Birthplace: Jefferson Ciy, Tennessee | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1976-1978 [30]) |
| Height: 6’1″ 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 |
| 1976 | 21 | 130.0 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 541 | 5 | 2 | 123 | 6 | 51 | 44 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 54 | 48 | 3.32 | .255 | 1.28 | |
| 1977 | 31 | 172.0 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 754 | 5 | 1 | 190 | 25 | 82 | 62 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 87 | 81 | 4.24 | .291 | 1.47 | |
| 1978 | 7 | 38.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 4.97 | .215 | 1.29 | |
| Totals | 59 | 340.0 | 22 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 53 | 6 | 1455 | 10 | 3 | 342 | 37 | 142 | 126 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 162 | 150 | 3.97 | .269 | 1.38 |
| Biography: Had two walkless complete games lifetime. Had some problems with alcoholism after he retired. He has also run a pitching school and worked for the Angels. Is the father of Cleveland and Atlanta pitcher Jaret Wright. |
| Career WHIP: 1.38 K/9: 3.8 BB/9: 3.3 HR/9: 1.0 |
| Debut: First Win (), First Shutout () |
| Tiitles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Xiao, Ye-ji | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: Nichinan Gakuen High School |
| Born: 1/2/1986 | College: Nara Sangyo University |
| Died: | MLB Organization: N/A |
| Birthplace: Pintong, Taiwan | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2011 [19]) |
| Height: 5’11” 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 |
| 2011 | 2 | 8.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2.16 | .241 | 1.32 | |
| Totals | 2 | 8.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2.16 | .241 | 1.32 |
| Biography: Uncle and grandfatehr were coaches with the Kaoping Fala of the CPBL. Started playing baseball in third grade. Became a pitcher in high school after making the move to Japan. Played in one Koshien Tournament. Was a reliever in college until his senior year, when he was awarded a league MVP and a Best Nine nod. Went 16-1 with an 0.63 ERA for his collegiate career. In Japan’s equivalent of the College Wolrd Series, went all the way in a 13 inning victory and then came back the following day and went the distance in an 11 inning lost, throwing a total of 331 pitches. Drafted on the first round (2008). Lead the Western League in wins (2009). Fastball tops out at 92mph with a big overhand curveball, slider and forkball. Reference: Wikipedia Japan |
| Career WHIP:1.32 K/9: 7.6 BB/9: 4.3 HR/9: 1.1 |
| Debut: 8/11/2011 against Chunichi at Nagoya 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 |
| Yamada, Den | Positions Played: P, OF |
| Nicknames: Heso Den (Bellybutton Den) | High School: Elk Grove High School |
| Born: 2/5/1914 | College: N/A |
| Died: 5/12/1987 | MLB Organization: N/A |
| Birthplace: Hidaka-gun, Wakayama Prefecture | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu (1938-1944 [11], [22]) |
| Height: 5’4″ Weight: 123 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 |
| 1938F | 1 | 2.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 27.00 | .455 | 4.00 | |
| 1940 | 4 | 24.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 3.60 | .218 | 1.26 | |
| 1944 | 3 | 26.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 114 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 2.42 | .223 | 1.46 | |
| Totals | 8 | 52.2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 228 | 4 | 2 | 45 | 1 | 15 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 23 | 3.91 | .234 | 1.46 |
| Biography: |
| Career WHIP: 1.46 K/9: 2.6 BB/9: 5.5 HR/9: 0.2 |
| Debut: First Win (), First Shutout () |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Yan, Esteban Luis | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: Escuela Hicayagua |
| Born: 6/22/1975 | College: N/A |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Atlanta, Montreal, Baltimore, Tampa Bay, etc |
| Birthplace: Campina del Seibo, Dominican Republic | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2007 [92]) |
| Height: 6’4″ Weight: 255 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 | 104.1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 453 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 9 | 52 | 31 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 56 | 54 | 4.66 | .280 | 1.35 | |
| Totals | 21 | 104.1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 453 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 9 | 52 | 31 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 56 | 54 | 4.66 | .280 | 1.35 |
| Biography: Was signed for around a total of $2.5 million. Was reputed to being able to hit 98mph on the radar gun, but didn’t show anywhere near that during his time with the Tigers. Had a lot of trouble finishing hitters off early in the count and his sweat was almost tidal in nature, which causes one to wonder if he was on Ephedrine. He was well liked personally by his teammates, coaches and the press, but two beaning incidents following balk calls put him in the doghouse by embarrassing the club and he was sent to the minors in August for the second such incident never to return. He also took a liner from Alex Ramirez off of his face in a game, which took nine stricthes to close (4/24/2007 against Yakult). Set an NPB balk record with 12 (2007). |
| Career WHIP: 1.35 K/9: 4.5 BB/9: 2.7 HR/9: 0.8 |
| Debut: 4/3/2007 agianst Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a start. First Win (4/3/2007 agianst Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a start. ), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: M/A |
| Hall of Fame Inudction: N/A |
| Yang, Yao-hsun | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: | High School: |
| Born: 1/22/1983 | College: Taiwan Cultural University |
| Died: | Industrial League: N/A |
| Birthplace: Taidong, Taiwan | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Softbank (2006-2015 [91]) |
| Height: 5’11” Weight: 182 pounds | |
| Bats: Left Throws: Left |
| Year | G | IP | W | L | Save | SP | GS | RA | BF | PC | CG | SO | H | HR | K | BB | HBP | WP | Balk | R | ER | ERA | OAVG | WHIP |
| 2006 | 5 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9.00 | .444 | 3.00 | |
| 2008 | 6 | 3.2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17.18 | .357 | 2.18 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 9.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 6.52 | 316 | 1.86 | |
| Totals | 15 | 15.1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 16 | 9.39 | 2.09 |
| Biography: Older brother of Yang Chung-shou. Was a bigtime high school player in his native country and there was some anger when he decided to play in Japan, but that was eased by his signing with the team then managed by Chinese hero Sadaharu Oh. Played in some international tournaments for Taiwan as well as an outfielder. Hurt his shoulder in 2005, which resulted in him cutting back his pitching side for a while, but that healed. Drafted on the first round (2005). Had some injury problems in 2007 and didn’t play. Didn’t get a single otu in his only pro start. Reference: Wikipedia Japan |
| Career WHIP: 2.09 K/9: 8.2 BB/9: 6.5 HR/9: 0.0 |
| Debut: 5/17/2006 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in relief. First Win (7/27/2008 against Lotte at Fukuoka Dome in a 12th inning relief appearance), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Yarnall, Harvey Edward | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Ed | High School: St. Thomas Aquinas High School |
| Born: 12/4/1975 | College: Louisiana State University |
| Died: | MLB Organization: New York Mets, Seattle, New York Yankees, etc |
| Birthplace: Lima, Pennsylvania | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix Blue Wave (2001-2002 [29]) |
| Height: 6’3″ Weight: 233 pounds | |
| Bats: Left Throws: Left |
| Year | G | IP | W | L | Save | SP | GS | RA | BF | PC | CG | SO | H | HR | K | BB | HBP | WP | Balk | R | ER | ERA | OAVG | WHIP |
| 2001 | 15 | 73.1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 316 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 7 | 82 | 47 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 35 | 32 | 3.93 | .201 | 1.35 | |
| 2002 | 25 | 164.1. | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 695 | 1 | 1 | 149 | 13 | 120 | 62 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 70 | 66 | 3.61 | .252 | 1.28 | |
| Totals | 40 | 237.2 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 1011 | 2 | 1 | 201 | 20 | 202 | 109 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 105 | 98 | 3.71 | .236 | 1.30 |
| Biography: Joined Orix soon after Opening Day, 2001. Was the Opening Day pitcher in 2002, the first ever foreigner to be so honored by the Blue Wave. Had two walkless complete games lifetime. Signed with Oakland after leaving Japan. |
| Career WHIP: 1.30 K/9: 7.6 BB/9: 4.1 HR/9: 0.8 |
| Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (4/27/2002 against Daiei at Fukuoka Dome in a walkless seven hitter 10-0) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Young, Raymond Cedrick | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Ray | High School: Carson High School |
| Born: 5/27/1964 | College: Moorpark College |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Los Angeles, Oakland |
| Birthplace: Los Angeles, California | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1991-1992 [29]) |
| Height: 6’3″ Weight: 193 pounds | |
| Bats: Right Throws: Right |
| Year | G | IP | W | L | Save | SP | GS | RA | BF | PC | CG | SO | H | HR | K | BB | HBP | WP | Balk | R | ER | ERA | OAVG | WHIP |
| 1991 | 2 | 9.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3.72 | .265 | 2.07 | |
| 1992 | 3 | 10.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 8.10 | .289 | 2.30 | |
| Totals | 5 | 19.2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 13 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 5.95 | .278 | 2.19 |
| Biography: Was an infielder in high school before becoming a pitcher in college. Spent most of his time in Japan in the minors. |
| Career WHIP: 2.19 K/9:5.9 BB/9: 10.5 HR/9: 0.5 |
| Debut: First Win (), First Shutout (N/A) |
| Titles: N/A |
| Managerial Record: N/A |
| Hall of Fame Induction: N/A |
| Young, Timothy R | Positions Played: P |
| Nicknames: Tim | High School: Libery County High School |
| Born: 10/15/1973 | College: University of Alabama |
| Died: | MLB Organization: Montreal, Boston |
| Birthplace: Gulfport, Mississippi | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2001 [43]) |
| Height: 5’10” 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 |
| 2001 | 5 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 | .333 | 2.00 | |
| Totals | 5 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 | .333 | 2.00 |
| Biography: Was brought in as a lefty specialist, but didn’t succeed and was sent down. Even so, he said he was grateful for the experience and for the people he met. |
| Career WHIP: 2.00 K/9: 0.0 BB/9: 6.0 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 |
| Zenmura, Kenzo | Positions Played: P, OF |
| Nicknames: Howard | High School: |
| Born: 5/16/1927 | College: Fresno State |
| Died: | MLB Organization: N/A |
| Birthplace: Fresno, California | Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1953 [23]) |
| Height: 5’7″ Weight: 136 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 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 | .429 | 4.20 | |
| Totals | 1 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 | .429 | 4.20 |
| Biography: Nisei. |
| Career WHIP: 4.20 K./9: 0.0 BB/9: 21.6 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 |
