Shigetoshi Hasegawa, baseball player, 1997-2005

Shigetoshi Hasegawa

Born: 8/1/1968 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

MLB Debut: 1997-04-05 | Final Game: 2005-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

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Biography

Shigetoshi Hasegawa, born in 1968, was a distinguished Japanese pitcher whose professional career spanned from 1997 to 2005. Hasegawa made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) after a successful tenure in Japan, showcasing his talents primarily as a reliever. He finished his MLB career with a record of 45-43 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.7, while accumulating 447 strikeouts and 33 saves. His performance on the mound earned him a selection to the All-Star Game, recognizing his contributions to the sport during a time when baseball was experiencing a surge in popularity, particularly with the influx of international talent. Hasegawa's playing style was characterized by his ability to effectively mix pitches and maintain composure under pressure, making him a reliable option in high-stakes situations. His journey from Japan to the MLB symbolized the growing globalization of baseball in the late 1990s and early 2000s, contributing to a broader appreciation for international players in the league. Hasegawa's impact extended beyond his statistics; he paved the way for future generations of Japanese athletes aspiring to succeed in Major League Baseball, leaving a lasting legacy in both American and Japanese baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
45 43 517 8 0 0 33 720.3 691 296 76 265 447 3.70 0

Career ERA 3.70 vs. league average 4.46 across their career seasons — 17.1% better 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
1997 LAA AL 3 7 50 7 0 0 0 116.7 118 51 46 83 3.93 4.39 (+10%) -
1998 LAA AL 8 3 61 0 0 0 5 97.3 86 34 32 73 3.14 4.43 (+29%) -
1999 LAA AL 4 6 64 1 0 0 2 77.0 80 42 34 44 4.91 4.71 (-4%) -
2000 LAA AL 10 5 66 0 0 0 9 95.7 100 37 38 59 3.48 4.77 (+27%) -
2001 LAA AL 5 6 46 0 0 0 0 55.7 52 25 20 41 4.04 4.42 (+9%) -
2002 SEA AL 8 3 53 0 0 0 1 70.3 60 25 30 39 3.20 4.28 (+25%) 572.1
2003 SEA AL 2 4 63 0 0 0 16 73.0 62 12 18 32 1.48 4.40 (+66%) 1138.8
2004 SEA AL 4 6 68 0 0 0 0 68.0 67 39 31 46 5.16 4.46 (-16%) 614.7
2005 SEA AL 1 3 46 0 0 0 0 66.7 66 31 16 30 4.18 4.29 (+2%) 905.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
517 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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
1997 LAA AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 LAA AL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 LAA AL 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 LAA AL 66 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 LAA AL 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 SEA AL 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 SEA AL 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 SEA AL 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 SEA AL 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 517 8 53 109 3 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 ANA P 50 7 8 21 1 3
1998 ANA P 61 0 3 16 0 2
1999 ANA P 64 1 5 14 0 1
2000 ANA P 66 0 6 10 0 1
2001 ANA P 46 0 3 6 1 1
2002 SEA P 53 0 5 10 0 3
2003 SEA P 63 0 10 12 0 2
2004 SEA P 68 0 6 8 1 0
2005 SEA P 46 0 7 12 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 517

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 SEA AL $3,225,000
2004 SEA AL $2,750,000
2003 SEA AL $1,800,000
2002 SEA AL $1,500,000
2001 ANA AL $1,500,000
2000 ANA AL $900,000
1999 ANA AL $900,000
1998 ANA AL $790,000
1997 ANA AL $575,000
Total Career Earnings $13,940,000