Akinori Otsuka

Akinori Otsuka

Akinori Otsuka is a pitcher in the Major Leagues that has played for the Texas Rangers and the San Diego Padres.

Fast Facts

Born: January 13, 1972
Birthplace: Chiba, Japan
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 210
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
High school: Yokoshiba High School
College: Tokai University
Spouse: Akemi
Has two children
Pitched in the Nippon Professional Baseball Japanese league for seven years before joining MLB¹
Third Japanese player to use the "posting" system to negotiate an American contract¹
Had a record of 7-2 in his first year in the majors¹
Other interests include: Golf, ping pong

Timeline

2003: Uses "posting" system to allow MLB teams to negotiate a contract
April 6, 2004: Makes Major League debut with the San Diego Padres
April 24, 2004: Earns first Major League win
2005: Traded to the Texas Rangers
2006: Plays in the World Baseball Classic

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- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 200 lb
- Rookie Year: 2004

Akinori Otsuka Timeline

January 13, 1972: Born
1997: Drafted by the Kintetsu Buffaloes
2003: Played for the Chunichi Dragons
2003: Signed as a free agent by the San Diego Padres
2004: Made MLB Debut
2006: Played in the World Baseball Classic representing Japan
2006: Traded to the Texas Rangers

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