Yusei Kikuchi's Career Statistics
A Look into the Career of the Japanese Pitcher
Major League Baseball
Yusei Kikuchi's Major League Baseball career began with the Seattle Mariners in 2019. He has since pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros. In his MLB career, Kikuchi has a record of 30-40 with an ERA of 4.67. He has struck out 453 batters in 473.1 innings pitched.
Nippon Professional Baseball
Before coming to the MLB, Kikuchi pitched for the Saitama Seibu Lions in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). In his NPB career, Kikuchi had a record of 78-59 with an ERA of 3.08. He struck out 1,189 batters in 1,022.2 innings pitched.
International Career
Kikuchi has also represented Japan in international competition. He was a member of the Japanese team that won the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Kikuchi pitched in two games in the Olympics, allowing one run in 6.1 innings pitched.
Conclusion
Yusei Kikuchi is a talented pitcher who has had success both in the MLB and NPB. He is a valuable asset to any team he plays for and is sure to continue to be a force on the mound for years to come.
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