Akinori Otsuka is a pitcher in the Major Leagues that has played for the Texas Rangers and the San Diego Padres.
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
Akinori Otsuka Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Texas Rangers
- Baseball-Reference.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 200 lb
- Rookie Year: 2004
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Fast Facts
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Born
January 13, 1972
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Birthplace
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Height
6'0"
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Weight
210
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Position
Pitcher
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Bats
Right
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Throws
Right
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High school
Yokoshiba High School
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College
Tokai University
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Spouse
Akemi
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Has two children
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Pitched in the Nippon Professional Baseball Japanese league for seven years before joining MLBMLB.com: Akinori Otsuka Biography and Highlights
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Third Japanese player to use the "posting" system to negotiate an American contractMLB.com: Akinori Otsuka Biography and Highlights
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Other interests include
