Yoshihisa Hirano, baseball player, 2018-2020

Yoshihisa Hirano

Born: 3/8/1984 in Uji, Kyoto, Japan

MLB Debut: 2018-03-29 | Final Game: 2020-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Yoshihisa Hirano was a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during his brief career from 2018 to 2020. Born in 1984, Hirano transitioned from a successful tenure in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) to the majors, showcasing his skills as a reliable relief pitcher. He played primarily for the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he became known for his effective pitching style, highlighted by a blend of precision and a deceptive delivery that kept hitters off balance. Over the course of his MLB career, Hirano recorded a win-loss record of 9-9 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 3.69. He amassed a total of 131 strikeouts and notched 8 saves, demonstrating his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Hirano’s contributions to the Diamondbacks came during a period of increased international interest in Japanese talent, as many players from NPB sought opportunities in MLB. His success helped pave the way for future generations of Japanese pitchers, further bridging the gap between the two leagues and contributing to the globalization of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 9 150 0 0 0 8 131.7 118 54 15 53 131 3.69 0

Career ERA 3.69 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 15.1% 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
2018 AZ NL 4 3 75 0 0 0 3 66.3 49 18 23 59 2.44 4.15 (+41%) -
2019 AZ NL 5 5 62 0 0 0 1 53.0 51 28 22 61 4.75 4.51 (-6%) -
2020 SEA AL 0 1 13 0 0 0 4 12.3 18 8 8 11 5.84 4.45 (-31%) -386.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
150 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 .249 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.742 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
2018 AZ NL 75 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 AZ NL 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 SEA AL 13 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 150 0 6 18 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 ARI P 75 0 3 8 0 2
2019 ARI P 62 0 3 7 1 1
2020 SEA P 13 0 0 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 150

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2018 Rookie of the Year NL 6th 1.0 150 0