Naoyuki Uwasawa (
Naoyuki Uwasawa | |
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![]() Uwasawa with the Fighters | |
Boston Red Sox | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Matsudo, Japan | February 6, 1994|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Professional debut | |
NPB: April 2, 2014, for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters | |
MLB: May 2, 2024, for the Boston Red Sox | |
NPB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
Win–loss record | 70–62 |
Earned run average | 3.19 |
Strikeouts | 913 |
MLB statistics (through June 1, 2024) | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 2.25 |
Strikeouts | 3 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career
editHokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
editUwasawa debuted for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in 2014. He was selected to the 2018 NPB All-Star game.[3] On October 10, 2018, he was selected Japan national baseball team at the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.[4]
After the 2023 season, the Fighters posted Uwasawa to Major League Baseball teams.[5]
Boston Red Sox
editOn January 11, 2024, Uwasawa signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.[6] On March 27, after triggering an assignment clause in his contract, he was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations.[7] The next day, he was selected to the 40-man roster and optioned to extended spring training.[8][9] On April 28, Uwasawa was recalled from the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox and promoted to the majors for the first time.[10] On May 2, Uwasawa made his MLB debut, pitching two innings in a game against the San Francisco Giants; he collected his first MLB strikeout, against Michael Conforto.[1] Uwasawa was optioned to Triple–A on May 8.[11] Uwasawa was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on July 9, 2024.[12] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Worcester on July 13.[13]
References
edit- ^ a b Stiefel, Keagan (May 2, 2024). "Red Sox Newcomer Makes History In Big League Debut". NESN.com. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ "Naoyuki Uwasawa Japanese Leagues Statistics & History".
- ^ "マイナビオールスターゲーム2018
出場 者 ". NPB.jp日本 野球 機構 (in Japanese). August 13, 2018. - ^ "「2018
日米 野球 」に出場 する侍 ジャパントップチーム選手 全 28名 が決定 ".野球 日本 代表 侍 ジャパン オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2018. - ^ "MLB negotiation window opens for Japanese pitchers Imanaga, Uwasawa".
- ^ "MLB: Rays sign Japanese pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa to minor league deal". The Mainichi. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "Red Sox To Acquire Naoyuki Uwasawa From Rays". MLB Trade Rumors. March 27, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Red Sox Select Joely Rodriguez, Naoyuki Uwasawa". mlbtraderumors.com. March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff: Transactions". MLB.com. Boston Red Sox. March 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Red Sox Designate Joely Rodriguez For Assignment, Recall Naoyuki Uwasawa". mlbtraderumors.com. April 28, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ Ehler, Matthew (May 8, 2024). "Just days after being traded, Red Sox designate ex-Tiger infielder for assignment". mlive.com. Retrieved May 8, 2024 – via MSN.com.
- ^ "Red Sox Designate Naoyuki Uwasawa For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Red Sox's Naoyuki Uwasawa: Outrighted to Worcester". cbssports.com. July 15, 2024.
External links
edit- Nippon Professional Baseball career statistics from JapaneseBaseball.com
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)