Hideki Okajima

Japanese baseball player, Red Sox pitcher

Hideki Okajima - Japanese baseball player, Red Sox pitcher
Born

December 25th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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Played professional baseball primarily as a pitcher. Debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Boston Red Sox in 2007. Contributed to the team's success in winning the 2007 World Series. Continued to play in the MLB until 2013, showcasing skills as a left-handed reliever. Also had a significant career in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in Japan before joining the MLB.

Won the 2007 World Series with the Boston Red Sox

Played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in NPB

Appeared in 200 games over six MLB seasons

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