Guide Note:

Major League baseball player Akinori Iwamura is currently the second baseman for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Fast Facts:

Born: February 9, 1979
Birthplace: Uwajima, Ehime, Japan
Made MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Contract is for 3 years and $7.7 million
2006: Chosen to play in the World Baseball Classic representing Japan
Friend of Daisuke Matsuzaka

From Japan...

Iwamura was a star third baseman in his native country of Japan, playing for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of the Japanese Central League from 1998 to 2006. He won six Japanese Gold Gloves at third base and was a power hitter and run producer.

...to Florida

In 2007, Iwamura signed a three-year contract worth $7.7 million with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays after expressing his interest to play in the United States. His first year was a shaky one, as Iwamura, a power-hitter in Japan, had to adjust to the larger ballparks in the U.S. In 2008, his future with the Rays came into question based on the meteoric rise of prospect Evan Longoria through the minor leagues. When Longoria was promoted to the majors in April 2008, Iwamura was moved to second base.

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Akinori Iwamura Vital Stats

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- Height: 5' 9"
- Weight: 176 lb
- Rookie Year: 2007

Akinori Iwamura Timeline

February 9, 1979: Born
1998-2006: Played in the Japanese Central League
2006: Represented Japan in the World Baseball Classic
2006: Contract purchased by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
2006: Signs 3 year deal with the Devil Rays
2007: Made MLB Debut

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Official Website of the Vero Beach Devil Rays: Akinori Iwamura Bobblehead Giveaway (2007)
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MLB.com: Aki's Diary: Taking Care Of The Newborn (2007)

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