Last updated: Apr 2024

Asians who have played in the MLB or signed/drafted by MLB teams. (see all Asian baseball news)
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Rank Name Ethnicity Ht/Wt Pos Year League Team Accomplishments Debut
Rank Name Ethnicity Ht/Wt Pos Year League Team Accomplishments
8 Uwasawa, Naoyuki Japanese 6’1″ 194lbs P present-2024 (AAA) AAA Boston Redsox

2024
9 Pham, Alex Vietnamese/Chinese 5’11” 164lbs P present-2024 (AAA) AAA Baltimore Orioles 2024 Spring training

8 Cheng, Tsung-che Taiwanese 5’7″ 173lbs SS present-2024 (AAA) AAA Pittsburgh Pirates 2024 Spring training

2024
2 Lee, Jung-hoo Korean 6’1″ 192lbs CF present-2024 (MLB) MLB San Francisco Giants 2024 $113mil/6yr

2024
1 Yamamoto, Yoshinobu Japanese 5’10” 176lbs SP present-2024 (MLB) MLB Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 $325mil/12yr biggest ever for pitcher

2024
8 Go, woo-suk Korean 5’11” 198lbs RP present-2024 (AAA) AAA San Diego Padres 2024 $4.5mil/2yr

4 Imanaga, Shota Japanese 5’10” 175lbs SP present-2024 (MLB) MLB Chicago Cubs 2024 $53mil/4yr

2024
7 Matsui, Yuki Japanese 5’8″ 165lbs RP present-2024 (MLB) MLB San Diego Padres 2024 $28mil/5yr

2024
7 Woo, Bryan Chinese/White 6’2″ 205lbs SP present-2023 (MLB) MLB Seattle Mariners 2023 4.21 4-5 87.2inn 93Ks

2023
6 Fujinami, Shintaro Japanese 6’6″ 180lbs P present-2023 (MLB) MLB New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Oakland A’s 2023 7.18 7-8 79.0inn 83Ks (OAK-BAL)
2023 signs 1-yr $3.25 million contract
2023
3 Senga, Kodai Japanese 6’1″ 202lbs P present-2023 (MLB) MLB New York Mets 2023 2.98 12-7 166.1inn 202Ks
2022 signs 5-yr $75 million contract
2023
3 Yoshida, Masataka Japanese 5’8″ 176lbs LF present-2023 (MLB) MLB Boston Redsox 2023 .289 15HR .445 537ab
2022 signs 5-yr $90 million contract
2023
8 Bae Ji-Hwan Korean 6’1″ 185lbs 2B, CF present-2022 (MLB) MLB Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 .231 2HR .311 334ab 24SB
2022 .333 0HR .424 33ab
2023
8 Kim, Jung-tae (Rob Refsnyder) Korean (adopted by American parents) 6’0″ 205lbs OF present-2015 (MLB) MLB Boston Redsox, TOR, TEX, TBR, MIN, New York Yankees 2021 .325 2HR 139ab
2015 .302 2HR 43ab
2 Suzuki, Seiya Japanese 5’11” 182lbs RF present-2022 (MLB) MLB Chicago Cubs
2023 .285 20HR .485 515ab
2022 .262 14HR .433 397ab
2022 5-yr $85 million
2022
6 Joe, Connor Kok-wy Chinese 6’0″ 205lbs LF present-2019 (MLB) MLB Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, SF Giants 2023 .247 11HR .421 413ab (PIT)
2022 .238 7HR .359 404ab
2021 .285 8HR .469 179ab
2020 Battled cancer
3 Kwan, Steven Chinese/Japanese 5’9″ 175lbs CF present-2022 (MLB) MLB Cleveland Guardians
2023 .268 5HR .370 638ab
2022 .298 6HR .400 563ab
2022 Broke MLB record for most times-on-base to start career

2018 5th round pick (CLE)
2022
7 Teng, Kai-Wei Taiwanese 6’4″ 260lbs SP present-2024 (MLB) A SF Giants 2022 6-12 5.22 136.1inn 169Ks (minors) 2024
7 Sawamura, Hirokazu Japanese 6’0″ 212lbs RP 2022-2021 (MLB) MLB Boston RedSox 2022 1-1 3.73 50.2inn 40Ks
2021 5-1 3.06 53.0inn 61Ks
2021 signed by Red Sox 3yr $5mil
2021
8 Yang, Hyeon-Jong Korean 6’0″ 200lbs SP 2021-2021 (MLB) MLB Texas Rangers 2021 signed by Rangers
8 Park, Hoy Korean 6’1″ 200lbs SS, 2B present-2021 (MLB) MLB Oakland A’s, Pittsburgh Pirates, NY Yankees 2022 .216 2HR .373 51ab
2021 .195 3HR .339 128ab (PIT)
2015 signed by Yankees
7 Arihara, Kohei Japanese 6’2″ 210lbs P 2021-2021 (MLB) MLB, NPB Texas Rangers 2020 2yr $6.2mil 2020
3 Kim, Ha-Seong Korean 5’9″ 168lbs SS, 3B present-2021 (MLB) MLB, KBO San Diego Padres 2023 .260 17HR .398 538ab
2022 .251 11HR .383 517ab
2021 .202 8HR .352 267ab
2020 4yr $28mil
2020
 
6 Chang, Yu Taiwanese 6’1″ 180lbs CF present-2019 (MLB) MLB Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Indians, PIT, Boston RedSox 2023 .162 6HR .352 105ab (BOS)
2022 .208 4HR .315 168ab (CLE,PIT,TB,BOS)
2021 .228 9HR .426 237ab
2019 .178 1HR 73ab
6 Higashioka, Kyle Japanese, white 6’1″ 202lbs C present-2017 (MLB) MLB San Diego Padres, New York Yankees 2023 .236 10HR .413 242ab
2022 .227 10HR .389 229ab
2021 .118 10HR .389 193ab
2020* .250 4HR 48ab .521 .521
2008 7th round pick (NYY)
 
4 Kim Kwang-Hyun Korean 6’2″ 195lbs P 2021-2020 (MLB) MLB, KBO St Louis Cardinals 2020* 1.62 3-0 39inn 24Ks
2019 2-yr $11mil
2020
 
1 Ohtani, Shohei Japanese 6’4″ 210lbs DH, P present-2018 (MLB) MLB, NPB Los Angeles Dodgers, Anaheim Angels
2024 Signs record-breaking $700 million/10yrs contract

2023 .304 44HR .654 497ab MVP [3.14 10-5 132.0inn 167K]
2022 .273 34HR .519 586ab MVP [2.33 15-9 166.0inn 219K]

2021 .257 46HR .592 537ab MVP [3.18 9-2 130.1inn 156K]
2020* .190 7HR .366 153ab [37.80 0-1 1.2inn 3Ks]
2019 .286 18HR .505 384ab
2018 .285 22HR .564 326ab (ROY) [3.31 4-2 51.2inn 63Ks]

2018
 
3 Hiura, Keston Japanese 6’0″ 200lbs 2B present-2019 (MLB) MLB, NCAA Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee Brewers, UCIrvine 2023 minors
2022 .226 14HR .449 234ab
2021 .168 4HR .301 173ab
2020* .212 13HR 217ab .410 .410
2019 .303 19HR .570 314ab
2017 1st round #9
2019
 
5 Tsutsugo, Yoshi Japanese 6’1″ 225lbs LF, 3B 2023-2020 (MLB) MLB, NPB Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays, Yokohama Bay Stars 2022 .171 2HR .229 170ab
2021 .217 8HR .535 230ab
2020* .197 8HR
2019 2-yr $12mil
2020
6 Akiyama, Shogo Japanese 6’0″ 190lbs LF, CF 2021-2020 (MLB) MLB, NPB Cincinnati Reds 2020* .245 0HR 155ab .357ob
2020 3-yr $21mil
2020
7 Yamaguchi, Shun Japanese 6’2″ 225lbs P 2021-2020 (MLB) MLB, NPB Toronto Blue Jays, SF Giants, Yomiuri Giaants 2020* 8.06 2-4 25.2inn 26Ks
2019 2-yr $6.35mil
2019
4 Kikuchi, Yusei Japanese 6’0″ 200lbs P present-2019 (MLB) MLB, NPB Toronto BlueJays, Seattle Mariners, Seibu Lions 2023 3.86 11-6 167.2inn 181Ks
2022 5.19 6-7 100.2inn 124Ks (TOR)
2021 4.41 7-9 157.0inn 163Ks (All-star)
2020* 5.17 2-4 47.0inn 47Ks
2019 5.46 6-11 161.2inn 116Ks
2019 3-yr $43mil
2019
 
3 Jung Ho Kang Korean 6’0″ 210lbs 3B, SS 2019-2015 (MLB) MLB, KBO Pittsburgh Pirates, Nexen Heroes 2019 .169 10HR 172ab
2016 .255 21HR 318ab .513
2015 .287 15HR 421ab (ROY3)

2015 4-yr $11mil
2015
 
5 Kim Hyun-soo Korean 6’2″ 210lbs LF 2017-2016 (MLB) MLB, KBO Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies, Doosan Bears 2017 .231 1HR 212ab
2016 .302 6HR 305ab
2015 2-yr $7mil
2016
 
7 Lin, Tzu-Wei Taiwanese 5’9″ 180lbs SS, 2B 2021-2017 (MLB) MLB Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins 2020* .154 0HR 52ab
2017 .268 0HR 56ab
8 Hwang Jae-Gyun Korean 6’0″ 215lbs 3B 2017 (MLB) MLB, KBO, NPB KT Wiz, SF Giants, Lotte Giants, Nexen Heroes 2017 .154 1HR 52ab
9 Nishioka, Tanner Japanese 5’11” 180lbs 3B 2019-2016 (AA) AA Boston Red Sox 2017 9th round pick (BOS)
2 Maeda, Kenta Japanese 6’1″ 185lbs P present-2016 (MLB) MLB Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins 2023 6-8 4.23 104.1inn 117so
2022 –injured–
2021 6-5 4.66 106.1inn 113so
2020 6-1 2.70 66.2inn 80so (CY2)
2019 10-8 4.04 153.2inn 169so
2018 8-10 3.81 125.1inn 153so
2017 13-6 4.22 134.1inn 140so
2016 16-11 3.48 175.2inn 179so (ROY3)
2016
 
9 Wong, Connor Chinese, white 6’1″ 181lbs C present-2015 (AA) AA Boston Red Sox, LA Dodgers 2022 .188 1HR .313 48ab
2021 .308 0HR .538 13ab
2017 3rd round pick (LA Dodgers)
9 Katoh, Gosuke, Japanese 6’1″ 197lbs 2B 2023-2021 (MLB) MLB Toronto BlueJays, San Diego Padres, NY Yankees 2022 .143 0HR .286 7ab (TOR)
2021 Padres training camp
2013 2nd round pick (NYY)
5 Park Byung-ho Korean 6’1″ 220lbs 1B 2016 (MLB) MLB, KBO Minnesota Twins 2016 .191 12HR 215ab
2015 4-yr $12mil
2016
 
3 Lee Dae-ho Korean 6’4″ 250lbs 1B 2016 (MLB) MLB, KBO Seattle Mariners 2016 .253 14HR 292ab
2016 signed to minor league contract
2016
7 Oh Seung-Hwan Korean 5’10” 205lbs P 2019-2016 (MLB) MLB, KBO St Louis Cardinals, Colorado Rockies 2017 4.10 1-6 20sv 59.1inn 54Ks
2016 1.92 6-3 19sv 79.2inn 103Ks
2016
 
9 Lee Hak-ju Korean 6’2″ 195lbs SS 2016-2009 (AAA) AAA Tampa Bay Rays 2008 signed by Cubs as 17-yr old  
6 Yamamoto, Jordan Japanese, Hawaiian 6’0″ 185lbs P 2023-2019 (MLB) MLB LA Dodgers, New York Mets, Miami Marlins 2021 4.05 1W 6.2inn 3Ks
2020 18.26 0-1 11.1inn 13Ks
2019 4.46 4-5 78.2inn 82Ks
2014 12th round pick (MIL)
 
1 Ryu, Hyun-jin Korean 6’3″ 255lbs P 2023-2013 (MLB) MLB, KBO Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Hanwha 2023 3.46 3-3 52inn 38Ks
2022 5.67 2-0 27inn 16Ks
2021 4.37ERA 14W 169inn 143Ks
2020 2.69ERA 5-2 72Ks (CY-3)
2020 4yr $80mil (TOR)
2019 2.32ERA 14-5 163Ks (CY-2)(All-Star)
2013 3.00ERA 14-8 154Ks (ROY-4)
2013 6yr $36mil
2013
 
7 Nakajima, Hiroyuki Japanese 5’11” 200lbs SS 2014-2013 (AAA) AAA, NPB Sacramento Rivercats, Oakland A’s 2014 .247 6HR 295ab (AAA)
2013 .283 4HR 346ab (AAA)
2013 2-yr $6.5mil (OAK)
2013
1 Matsui, Hideki Japanese 6’2″ 210lbs LF 2012-2003 (MLB) MLB, NPB New York Yankees, Tokyo Giants, LA Angels, Oakland A’s 2011 .251 12HR
2010 .274 21HR
2009 .274 28HR (World Series MVP)
2007 .285 25HR
2006 4-yr $52mil
2005 .305 23HR (MVP14)
2004 .298 31HR .522 (AllStar)
2003 .287 16HR (ROY, AllStar)
2002 3-yr $21mil
2002
 
4 Chen, Bruce Chinese 6’2″ 215lbs P 2015-1998 (MLB) MLB Kansas City Royals, Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves 2013 3.27 9-4 121.0inn 78Ks
2012 5.07 11-14 191.2inn 140Ks
2011 3.77 12-8 155.0inn 97Ks
2010 4.17 12-7 140.1inn 98Ks
2006 6.93 0-7 98.2inn 70Ks
2005 3.83 13-10 197.1inn 133Ks (BAL)
2001 4.87 7-7 146.0inn 126Ks
2000 3.29 7-4 134.0inn 112Ks

1998 3.98 2-0 20.1inn 17Ks (ATL)
7 Tanaka, Kensuke Japanese 5’9″ 170lbs 2B, LF 2013 (MLB) MLB, NPB San Francisco Giants 2013 .267 0HR 30ab
8 Fujikawa, Kyuji Japanese 6’0″ 190lbs P 2015-2013 (MLB) MLB, NPB Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs 2014 4.85ERA 0-0 17ks 13inn
3 Aoki, Norichika Japanese 5’9″ 175lbs RF 2017-2012 (MLB) MLB, NPB San Francisco Giants, Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers 2016 .283 4HR
2013 .286 8HR 20SB
2012 .288 10HR 30SB (ROY-5)
2012 2-yr $3mil
2012
 
6 Wada, Tsuyoshi Japanese 5’11” 180lbs P 2015-2014 (MLB) MLB, NPB Chicago Cubs 2014 3.25ERA 4-4 57Ks
2012 3yr $12mil
2012
 
3 Iwakuma, Hisashi Japanese 6’3″ 210lbs P 2017-2012 (MLB) MLB, NPB Seattle Mariners 2016 4.12 16-12 147Ks 199.0inn
2016 1-yr $12mil
2013 2.66 14-6 185Ks 219.2inn (AllStar, CY-3)
2012 3.16 9-5 101Ks 125.1inn

2012 1-yr $1.5mil
2012
4 Chen, Wei-Yin Taiwanese 6’0″ 195lbs P 2019-2012 (MLB) MLB, NPB Baltimore Orioles 2018 4.79ERA 6-12 111Ks 133.1inn
2016 5-yr $80mil
2015 3.34ERA 11-8 153Ks 191.1inn
2012 4.02ERA 12-11 154Ks 192.2inn (ROY-4)
2012
 
5 Kawasaki, Munenori Japanese 5’10” 165lbs 2B, SS, 3B 2016-2012 (MLB) MLB, NPB Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners 2014 .258 0HR
2012 .192 0HR
2012 1-yr $625K
2012
 
1 Darvish, Yu Japanese, Iranian 6’5″ 215lbs P present-2012 (MLB) MLB, NPB San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, LA Dodgers, Texas Rangers 2023 4.18 8-10 136.1inn 141Ks
2022 3.10 16-8 194.2inn 197Ks
2021 8-11 4.22ERA 166.1inn 199Ks (AllStar)
2020 8-3 2.01ERA 76.0inn 93Ks (CY-2)
2017 3.86 10-12 209Ks (AllStar)
2014 3.06ERA 10-7 182Ks 144.1inn
2013 2.83ERA 13-9 277Ks 209.2inn (AllStar, CY-2)
2012 3.90ERA 16-9 221Ks (ROY-3)
2012 6-yr $60mil
2012
 
6 Nishioka, Tsuyoshi Japanese 6’0″ 175lbs 2B 2012-2011 (MLB) MLB, NPB Minnesota Twins 2011 .226 0HR 221AB
2011 2-yr $6mil
2011
7 Choi Conger, Hank Korean 6’2″ 220lbs C 2016-2010 (MLB) MLB Houston Astros, Anaheim Angels 2015 .229 11HR 229AB
2013 .249 7HR 233AB
2006 1st round pick #25
2 Uehara, Koji Japanese 6’2″ 195lbs RP 2017-2009 (MLB) MLB, NPB Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles 2015 2.23ERA 25sv 40.1inn 47Ks
2014 2.52ERA 26sv 64.1inn 80Ks (AllStar)
2013 1.09ERA 21sv 74.1inn 101Ks (CY-7)
2009 4.05 2-4 66.2inn
2009
 
6 Kawakami, Kenshin Japanese 5’11” 200lbs P 2010-2009 (MLB) MLB, NPB Atlanta Braves 2010 5.15ERA 1-10 87.1inn 59Ks
2009 3.86ERA 7-12 156.1inn 105Ks
2009 3-yr $22mil
2009
 
1 Suzuki, Ichiro Japanese 5’9″ 165lbs RF 2019-2001 (MLB) MLB, NPB Seattle Mariners, NY Yankees, Miami Marlins 2019 .311 3089h, 117HR, 509sb (MLBCareer)
2016 .291 1HR 10sb (MIA)
2014 .284 1HR 15sb (NYY)
2010 .315 6HR 42sb (AllStar)
2009 .352 11HR 26sb (AllStar, MVP9)
2008 .310 6HR 43sb (AllStar)
2007 .351 6HR .351 6HR 37sb (AllStar, MVP8)
2006 .322 9HR 45sb (AllStar)
2005 .303 15HR (AllStar)
2004 .372 8HR 262h 36sb (MVP7, AllStar)
2003 .312 13HR 34sb (AllStar)
2002 .321 8HR 31sb (AllStar)
2001 .350 8HR 242h 56sb (MVP, ROY, AllStar, GG)
2001 becomes 1st Asian position player in MLB
2000 3-yr $14mil
2001
 
5 Tazawa, Junichi Japanese 5’11” 200lbs RP 2018-2009 (MLB) MLB Boston Red Sox, Miami Marlins 2014 2.86ERA 4-3 64Ks 63inns
2013 3.16ERA 5-4 72Ks 68.1inn
1 Tanaka, Masahiro Japanese 6’3″ 218lbs P 2020-2014 (MLB) MLB, NPB NY Yankees, Tohoku Rakuten 2019 4.45ERA 11-9 149Ks (AllStar)
2016 3.07ERA 14-4 165Ks (CY-7)
2014 2.77ERA 13-5 141Ks (ROY-5, AllStar)
2013 7yr $155mil
2014
8 Igarashi, Ryota Japanese 5’11” 200lbs RP 2012-2010 (MLB) MLB, NPB NY Mets, NY Yankees 2011 4.66ERA 4-1 38.2inn 42Ks
7 Takahashi, Hisanori Japanese 5’10” 180lbs RP 2013-2010 (MLB) MLB, NPB NY Mets, Anaheim Angels 2011 3.44 4-3 68.0inn 52Ks
2010 3.61 10-6 122.0inn 114Ks
8 Takahashi, Ken Japanese 6’0″ 200lbs RP 2009 (MLB) MLB, NPB NY Mets 2009 2.96ERA 0-1 27.1inn 23Ks
2009 40-yr old MLB rookie
8 Yabuta, Yasuhiko Japanese 6’2″ 190lbs RP 2009-2008 (MLB) MLB, NPB Kansas City Royals 2008 4.78 1-3 37.2inn 25Ks
2007 2-yr $6mil
1 Kuroda, Hiroki Japanese 6’1″ 205lbs P 2014-2008 (MLB) MLB, NPB LA Dodgers, NY Yankees 2014 3.71 11-9 199inn 146Ks
2013 3.31 11-13 201.1inn 150Ks
2012 3.32 16-11 219.2inn 167Ks (AllStar)
2011 3.07 13-16 202.0inn 161Ks
2008 3.73 9-10 183.1inn 116Ks
2007 3-yr $35.3mil
2008
8 Kobayashi, Masahide Japanese 6’0″ 195lbs RP 2009-2008 (MLB) MLB, NPB Cleveland Indians 2008 4.53 4-5 55.2inn 35Ks
2-yr $6mil
2008
 
9 Fukumori, Kazuo Japanese 6’0″ 175lbs RP 2008-2008 MLB, NPB Texas Rangers 2008 20.25 0-0 4.0inn 1K
2008 1-yr $1.4mil
3 Fukudome, Kosuke Japanese 6’0″ 200lbs CF 2012-2008 (MLB) MLB, NPB Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox 2010 .263 13HR
2009 .259 11HR
2008 .257 10HR (AllStar, ROY6)
2007 4-yr $48mil
2008
 
4 Igawa, Kei Japanese 6’1″ 205lbs P 2008-2007 (MLB) MLB, NPB NY Yankees 2007 6.25 2-3 67.2inn 53Ks
2006 5-yr $20mil
2007
 
1 Matsuzaka, Daisuke Japanese 6’0″ 205lbs P 2014-2007 (MLB) MLB, NPB Boston Red Sox, NY Mets 2014 3.89 3-3 83.1 78Ks
2010 4.69 9-6 153.2inn 133KS
2008 2.90 18-3 167.2inn 154Ks (CY4,AllStar)
2007 4.40 15-2 204.2inn 201Ks (ROY4, AllStar)
2006 6-yr $112mil
2007
 
3 Okajima, Hideki Japanese 6’1″ 195lbs RP 2013-2007 (MLB) MLB, NPB Boston Red Sox, Oakland A’s 2009 3.39 6-0 61inn 53Ks
2008 2.61 3-2 62.0inn 60Ks
2007 2.22 3-2 5sv 69.0inn 63Ks (AllStar, ROY6)
2006 2-yr $2.5mil
2007
3 Iwamura, Akinori Japanese 5’9″ 200lbs 2B, 3B 2010-2007 (MLB) MLB, NPB Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Oakland A’s 2008 .274 6HR 627ab
2007 .285 7HR 491ab
3-yr $7.7mil
2007
 
4 Saito, Takashi Japanese 6’2″ 200lbs RP 2012-2006 (MLB) MLB, NPB LA Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks 2011 2.03 4-2 0sv 26.2inn 23Ks
2007 1.40 2-1 39sv 64.1inn 78Ks (AllStar)
2006 2.07 6-2 24sv 78.1inn 107Ks (CY8, ROY)
2006
 
4 Johjima, Kenji Japanese 6’0″ 205lbs C 2009-2006 (MLB) MLB, NPB Seattle Mariners 2009 .247 9HR 239ab
2007 .287 14HR 513ab
2006 .291 18HR 542ab (ROY4)
2005 3-yr $16.5mil
2006
 
6 Nakamura, Norihiro Japanese 5’10” 205lbs 3B 2005-2005 (MLB) MLB, NPB LA Dodgers 2005 .128 0HR 39ab
2005 2-yr $7mil
2005
 
8 Yabu, Keiichi Japanese 6’0″ 200lbs RP 2008-2005 (MLB) MLB, NPB SF Giants, Oakland A’s 2008 3.57 3-6 68.0inn 48Ks
3 Iguchi, Tadahito Japanese 5’10” 185lbs 2B 2008-2005 (MLB) MLB, NPB Chicago White Sox, Philadephia Fhillies 2007 .267 9HR
2006 .281 18HR
2005 .278 15HR (ROY4)
2005 3-yr 13mil
2005
 
8 Tadano, Kazuhito Japanese 6’0″ 180lbs RP 2005-2004 (MLB) MLB, NPB Cleveland Indians, Oakland A’s 2004 4.65 1-1 50.1inn 39Ks
6 Takatsu, Shingo Japanese 6’0″ 180lbs RP 2005-2004 (MLB) MLB, NPB Chicago White Sox 2004 2.31 6-4 19sv 62.1inn 50Ks (ROY2)  
6 Otsuka, Akinori Japanese 6’0″ 200lbs RP 2007-2004 (MLB) MLB, NPB San Diego Padres
2006 2.11 204 32sv 59.2inn 47Ks
2004 1.75 7-2 77.1inn 87Ks

2004 3-yr $3mil
 
2 Matsui, Kazuo Japanese 5’10” 187lbs 2B, SS 2010-2004 (MLB) MLB, NPB NY Mets, Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros 2009 .250 9HR 19sb
2007 .288 4HR 32sb 410ab
2004 .272 7HR 14sb (ROY6)
2004 3-yr $20mil
2004
 
5 Taguchi, So Japanese 5’10” 170lbs CF 2009-2002 (MLB) MLB, NPB St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs 2007 .290 3HR 307ab
2005 .288 8HR 11sb396ab
2002 .400 15ab
 
2 Ishii, Kazuhisa Japanese 6’0″ 215lbs P 2005-2002 (MLB) MLB, NPB LA Dodgers, NY Mets 2003 3.86 9-7 147.0inn 140Ks
2002 4.27 14-10 154.0inn 143Ks (ROY4)
2002
 
5 Shinjo, Tsuyoshi Japanese 6’1″ 185lbs CF 2003-2001 (MLB) MLB, NPB NY Mets, SF Giants 2002 .238 9HR 398ab
2001 .268 10HR 400ab
2001
 
2 Sasaki, Kazuhiro Japanese 6’4″ 209lbs RP 2003-2000 (MLB) MLB, NPB Seattle Mariners 2002 2.52 4-5 37sv 60.2inn 73Ks
2001 3.24 0-4 66.2inn 62Ks
2000 3.16 2-5 62.2inn 78Ks
2000
 
3 Ohka, Tomokazu Japanese 6’1″ 205lbs P 2009-1999 (MLB) MLB, NPB Boston Red Sox, Montreal Expos, Milwaukee Brewers 2005 4.04 11-9 180.1inn 98Ks
2002 3.18 13-8 192.0inn 118Ks
1999 6.23 1-2 13.0inn
1999 3-yr $630K
 
6 Kida, Masao Japanese 6’3″ 210lbs RP 2005-1999 (MLB) MLB, NPB Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners 1999 6.26 1-0 64.2inn 50Ks
1999 1-yr $1.6mil
4 Yoshii, Masato Japanese 6’2″ 210lbs P 2002-1998 (MLB) MLB, NPB NY Mets, Montreal Expos 2002 4.11 4-9 131.1inn 74Ks
1999 4.40 12-8 174.0inn 105Ks
1999 2-yr $5mil
1998 3.93 6-8 171.2inn 117Ks
 
3 Irabu, Hideki Japanese 6’4″ 240lbs P 2002-1997 (MLB) MLB, NPB NY Yankees, Montreal Expos 2002 5.74 3-8 16sv 47.0inn 30Ks
1999 4.84 11-7 169.1inn 133Ks
1998 4.06 13-9 173.0inn 126Ks

1997 7.09 5-4 53.1inn 56Ks
1997 4-yr $12.8mil
1997
 
4 Hasegawa, Shigetoshi Japanese 5’11” 160lbs P 2005-1997 (MLB) MLB, NPB Anaheim Angels, Seattle Mariners 2003 1.48 2-4 16sv 73.0inn 32Ks (AllStar)
2000 3.48 10-5 9sv 95.2inn 59Ks
1998 3.14 8-3 97.1inn 73Ks
1997 3.93 3-7 116.2inn 83Ks
1997 3-yr $2mil
 
7 Suzuki, Mac Japanese 6’3″ 195lbs RP 2002-1996 (MLB) MLB, NPB Seattle Mariners, KC Royals 2000 4.34 8-10 188.2inn 135Ks
1999 6.79 2-5 110.0inn 68Ks
1 Nomo, Hideo Japanese 6’2″ 210lbs P 2008-1995 (MLB) MLB, NPB LA Dodgers, NY Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox 2003 3.09 218.1inn 177Ks
2002 3.39 220.1inn 193Ks (LAD)
2001 4.50 13-10 198inn 220Ks (Stirkeout leader/BOS)
1999 4.54 12-8 176.1inn 161Ks
1997 4.25 14-12 207.1inn 233Ks
1996 3.19 228.1inn 234Ks (CY4)
1995 2.54 13-6 191.1inn 236Ks (AllStar, CY4, ROY)
1995 Led league in Strikeouts (LAD)
1995 First Japanese-born in MLB since 1965
1995
 
6 Murakami, Masanori Japanese 6’0″ 180lbs P 1965-1964 (MLB) MLB, NPB SF Giants 1965 3.75 4-1 74.1inn 85Ks
1964 1.80 1-0 15.0inn 15Ks
1964 1st Japanese in MLB
6 Baek, Cha Seung Korean 6’4″ 190lbs RP 2008-2004 (MLB) MLB, KBO Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres 2008 4.79 6-10 141.0inn 92Ks
2004 5.52 204 31.0inn 20Ks
7 Bong, Jeung-keun Korean 6’3″ 175lbs RP 2004-2002 (MLB) MLB, KBO Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds 2003 5.05 6-2 57.0inn 47Ks
2002 7.50 0-1 6inn 4Ks
2002 1-yr $300K
8 Cho, Jin-ho Korean 6’0″ 175lbs RP 1999-1998 (MLB) MLB, KBO Boston Red Sox 1999 5.72 2-3 39.1inn 16Ks
1998 8.20 0-3
3 Choi, Hee-seop Korean 6’5″ 235lbs 1B 2005-2002 (MLB) MLB Chicago Cubs, Florida Marlins, LA Dodgers 2005 .253 15HR 320ab 42RBI .453
2004 .251 15HR 343abs 46RBI .449 (Home run derby contestant)

2003 .218 8HR 202ab
2002 .180 2HR 50ab
 
1 Choo, Shin-soo Korean 6’0″ 190lbs RF 2020-2005 (MLB) MLB Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians 2020 .275 218HRs 157sb (CAREER)2019 .265 24HR 563ab
2018 .264 21HR 560ab (AllStar)
2017 .261 22HR 544ab
2015 .276 22HR 555ab
2014 7-yr $130mil
2013 .285 21HR 20sb 569ab (MVP12)
2012 16HR 21sb 598ab
2010 .300 22HR 22sb 550ab 90RBI .489 (MVP14)
2009 .300 20HR 21sb 583ab 86RBI
2008 .309 14HR 317ab .549

2006 .280 3HR 157ab
 
3 Kim, Byung-hyun Korean 5’11” 176lbs RP, P 2007-1999 (MLB) MLB Arizona Diamondbacks, Boston RedSox, Colorado Rockies 2006 5.57 8-12 155.0inn 129Ks
2005 4.86 5-12 148.0inn 115Ks (starter)
2005 3-yr $10.5mil
2003 3.31 9-10 16sv 122.1inn 102Ks
2002 2.04 5-6 36sv 98.0inn 113Ks (AllStar)
2001 2.94 6-6 19sv 98.0inn 113Ks
2000 4.46 6-6 14sv 70.2inn 111Ks

1999 4.61 1-2 1sv 27.1inn 31Ks
 
6 Kim, Sun-Woo Korean 6’2″ 180lbs RP 2006-2001 (MLB) MLB Boston Red Sox, Montreal Expos 2005 4.90 6-3 82.2inn 55Ks
2004 4.58 4-6 135.2inn 87Ks
2001 5.83 0-2 41.2inn 27Ks
8 Koo, Dae-Sung Korean 6’1″ 185lbs RP 2005 (MLB) MLB, KBO NY Mets 2005 3.91 0-0 23.0inn 23Ks
2005 1-yr $450K
8 Lee, Sang-hoon Korean 6’1″ 190lbs RP 2000 (MLB) MLB, KBO Boston Red Sox 2000 3.09 11.2inn 6Ks
1 Park, Chan-Ho Korean 6’2″ 210lbs P 2010-1994 (MLB) MLB LA Dodgers, Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres 2008 3.40 4-4 95.1inn 79Ks
2006 4.81 7-7 136.2inn 96Ks
2005 5.74 12-8 155.1inn 113Ks
2002 5.75 9-8 145.2inn 121Ks
2001 3.50 15-11 234.0inn 218Ks (AllStar)
2000 3.27 18-10 226.0inn 217Ks
1990 5.23 13-11 194.1 174Ks
1998 3.71 15-9 220.2inn 191Ks
1997 3.38 14-8 192.0inn 166Ks
1996 3.64 5-5 108.2inn 119Ks
1996
 
8 Ryu, Jae-Kuk Korean 6’3″ 210lbs P 2008-2006 (MLB) MLB, KBO Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs 2007 7.33 1-2 23.1inn 14Ks
6 Seo, Jae-Weong Korean 6’1″ 215lbs P 2007-2002 (MLB) MLB, KBO NY Mets, TB Rays 2006 5.33 3-12 157.0inn 88Ks
2003 3.82 9-12 188.1inn 110Ks
6 Chen, Chin-Feng Taiwanese 6’1″ 189lbs CF 2005-2002 (MLB) MLB LA Dodgers 2005 .250 8ab  
6 Hu, Chin-lung Taiwanese 5’11” 190lbs SS 2011-2007 (MLB) MLB LA Dodgers, NY Mets 2008 .181 0HR 116ab
2007 .241 2HR 29ab
4 Kuo, Hung-chih Taiwanese 6’2″ 240lbs RP 2011-2005 (MLB) MLB LA Dodgers 2010 1.20 3-2 12sv 60.0inn 73Ks (AllStar)
2008 2.14 5-3 80.0inn 96Ks
 
8 Lee, C.C. Taiwanese 5’11” 190lbs RP 2015-2013 (MLB) MLB Cleveland Indians 2014 4.50 1-1 28.0inn 26Ks
8 Lin, Che-hsuan Taiwanese 6’0″ 180lbs RF 2012 (MLB) MLB Boston Red Sox 2012 .250 0HR 12ab
8 Lo, Chia-Jen Taiwanese 5’11” 205lbs RP 2013 (MLB) MLB Houston Astros 2013 4.19 0-3 19.1inn 16Ks
8 Ni, Fu-Te Taiwanese 6’0″ 170lbs RP 2010-2009 (MLB) MLB Detroit Tigers 2009 2.61 0-0 31.0inn 21Ks
5 Tsao, Chin-hui Taiwanese 6’2″ 170lbs RP 2016-2015 (MLB),
2007-2003 (MLB)
MLB Colorado Rockies, LA Dodgers 2003 6.02 3-3 43.1inn 29Ks
1 Wang, Chien-Ming Taiwanese 6’4″ 225lbs P 2016 (MLB), 2013-2005 (MLB) MLB NY Yankees, Washington Nationals 2016 4.22 6-0 53.1inn 30Ks
2007 3.70 19-7 199.1inn 104Ks
2006 3.63 19-6 218.0inn 76Ks (CY2)
2005 4.02 8-5 116.1inn 47Ks
 
7 Wang, Wei-Chung Taiwanese 6’1″ 160lbs RP 2019-2014 (MLB) MLB Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland A’s 2019 3.77ERA 3-0 18Ks
4 Ishikawa, Travis Japanese, White 6’3″ 220lbs 1B 2015-2006 (MLB) MLB SF Giants, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburge Pirates 2009 .261 9HR 326ab
2002 21st round pick
 
2 Wong, Kolten Chinese, Hawaiian 5’7″ 185lbs 2B present-2013 (MLB) MLB Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners, St Louis Cardinals 2021 .272 14HR 445ab
2019 .285 11HR 24sb 549ab (MVP20)
2015 .262 11HR 557ab 15sb
2014 .249 12HR 402aab 20sb
2011 1st round pick #22
5 Pham, Tommy Vietnamese, Black 6’1″ 223lbs CF present-2014 (MLB) MLB Chicago WhiteSox, AZ Diamondbacks, NY Mets, San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Rays, St Louis Cardinals 2023 .256 16HR 426abs
2022 .236 17HR 554abs
2021 .229 15HR 475ab
2019 .273 21HR
2018 .275 21HR
2017 .306 23HR 25SB (MVP-11)

2006 16th round pick
2 Suzuki, Kurt Japanese 5’11” 210lbs C 2022-2007 (MLB) MLB Oakland A’s, Minnesota Twins, Washington Nationals, LA Angels 2022 .180 4HR 139ab
2021 .224 6HR 219ab
2019 .264 17HR 280ab .486 (WAS)
2018 .271 12HR 347ab
2017 .283 19HR 276ab .536 (ATL)
2014 .288 3HR 452ab (AllStar, MIN)
2011 .237 14HR 460ab (OAK)
2010 .242 13HR 495ab
2009 .274 15HR 570ab

2007 .249 7HR 213ab
2004 2nd round pick
 
9 Hanzawa, Troy Japanese 5’9″ 155lbs SS 2015-2008 (AAA) AAA Philadephia Phllies 2013 Spring training
2008 16th round pick
4 Choi, Ji-Man Korean 6’1″ 260lbs 1B present-2010 (MLB) MLB New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays, LA Angels, NY Yankees 2023 .163 6HR 104ab
2021 .229 11HR 258ab
2019 .261 19HR 410ab 63rbi .459
2018 .263 10HR 190ab .505

2016 .170 5HR 112ab
 
9 Chung, Derrick Chinese 5’9″ 175 C 2015-2012 AAA Toronto Blue Jays 2015 Spring training
2012 31st round pick
5 Russell, Addison Black, Filipino 6’0″ 200lbs SS 2019-2015 (MLB) MLB Chicago Cubs 2016 .238avg 21HR (All-Star)
2012 1st 11th pick(OAK)

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