Nori Aoki

Born: 1/5/1982 in Hyuga City, Miyazaki, Japan

MLB Debut: 2012-04-06 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Norichika Aoki

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Biography

Nori Aoki was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2017. Born in 1982, Aoki transitioned from a successful career in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in Japan to the MLB, where he played primarily as an outfielder. Over the course of his career, Aoki participated in 759 games, accumulating 774 hits, 33 home runs, and 219 RBIs, while maintaining a commendable batting average of .285. Known for his exceptional contact hitting and speed on the bases, he recorded 98 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing defenses. Aoki's playing style emphasized agility and a keen batting eye, making him a valuable asset at the top of the batting order. His contributions were particularly notable during a period characterized by an emphasis on power hitting, as Aoki's approach highlighted the effectiveness of small ball and on-base skills. Throughout his tenure in the league, he played for several teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals, and San Francisco Giants, leaving an enduring legacy as one of the key figures who bridged the gap between Japanese baseball and the American pastime. Aoki's journey from Japan to the MLB exemplified the growing globalization of baseball, and his success paved the way for future international players in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
759 2716 377 774 135 22 33 219 98 234 258 0.285 0.350 0.387 0.738 1771.1

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +12.2% above league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.738 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2012 MIL NL 151 520 81 150 37 4 10 50 30 43 55 0.288 .254 (+13%) .318 (+11%) .405 (+7%) .724 (+9%) 982.0
2013 MIL NL 155 597 80 171 20 3 8 37 20 55 40 0.286 .253 (+13%) .317 (+12%) .396 (-7%) .714 (+2%) 455.9
2014 KCR AL 132 491 63 140 22 6 1 43 17 43 49 0.285 .251 (+14%) .313 (+11%) .386 (-7%) .700 (+1%) 277.0
2015 SFG NL 93 355 42 102 12 3 5 26 14 30 25 0.287 .254 (+13%) .316 (+11%) .404 (-6%) .721 (+2%) 238.1
2016 SEA AL 118 417 63 118 24 4 4 28 7 34 45 0.283 .255 (+11%) .321 (+9%) .417 (-7%) .738 (avg) 90.1
2017 HOU AL 71 202 28 55 12 1 2 19 5 15 29 0.272 .254 (+7%) .324 (avg) .425 (-13%) .750 (-7%) -298.5
2017 TOR AL 12 32 4 9 1 0 3 8 0 1 5 0.281 — — — — -298.5
2017 NYN NL 27 102 16 29 7 1 0 8 5 13 10 0.284 .254 (+12%) .324 (+14%) .425 (-13%) .750 (-1%) -298.5

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 3 0 2 0 27.00 0

Career ERA 27.00 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — 519.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2017 HOU AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 3 2 0 27.00 — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
14 41 7 8 0 0 0 3 5 3 0.195

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2014 ALCS KCA 4 11 3 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.273
2014 ALDS1 KCA 3 12 2 4 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.333
2014 ALWC KCA 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.000
2014 WS KCA 6 14 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 2 0.071

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 706 658 1190 38 10 6
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 MIL OF 133 119 231 8 3 2
2013 MIL OF 149 146 290 9 3 0
2014 KCA OF 120 119 212 5 2 1
2015 SFN OF 87 85 136 4 0 0
2016 SEA OF 113 102 188 5 1 2
2017 HOU OF 67 56 77 6 0 1
2017 HOU P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2017 TOR OF 10 7 9 1 0 0
2017 NYN OF 27 24 47 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Left Field 267
Center Field 38
Right Field 424
Designated Hitter 11

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 SEA AL $5,500,000
2015 SFN NL $4,000,000
2014 KCA AL $1,950,000
2013 MIL NL $1,712,500
2012 MIL NL $1,000,000
Total Career Earnings $14,162,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2012 Rookie of the Year NL 5th 11.0 160 0