Hideki Okajima is a Major League Baseball player. He is currently a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.
Early Life
Hideki Okajima was born in Kyoto, Japan on December 25, 1975. In 2006, he was signed by the Boston Red Sox as a free agent.Baseballl-Reference.com: Hideki Okajima
Pro Career
On April 2, 2007, Okajima made his Major League Baseball debut with the Boston Red Sox. In his first season with the team, he appeared in 66 games and recorded an ERA of 2.22. He finished the season with a record of 3 wins and 2 losses with 63 strikeouts.MLB.com: Hideki Okajima Okajima was selected to participate in the All-Star Game by winning the Final Vote contest.MLB.com: Young, Okajima win Final Vote He was also selected as the Major League Setup Man of the year in the This Year In Baseball fan voting contest.MLB.com: Hideki Okajima Career highlights
Hideki Okajima Timeline
- December 25, 1975: Born
- 2007: Debuted with Boston Red Sox
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Fast Facts
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Born
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Birthplace
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Height
6'1"
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Weight
195 lbs
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Position
Pitcher
