Hisashi Iwakuma
Baseball pitcher, 2013 MLB All-Star
Born
April 12th, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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Played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners after establishing a successful career in Nippon Professional Baseball. Iwakuma began his MLB career in 2012 and quickly gained recognition for his skills on the mound. In 2013, he was selected as an All-Star and finished the season with a 14-6 record and a 2.66 ERA. Iwakuma also contributed significantly to the Mariners during his tenure, known for his effective split-finger fastball. After his MLB career, he returned to Japan and continued to play for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, where his career began.
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 2013
Achieved a 14-6 record with a 2.66 ERA in 2013 season
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