Tadahito Iguchi

Born: 12/4/1974 in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

MLB Debut: 2005-04-04 | Final Game: 2008-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Tadahito Iguchi, born in 1974, was a Japanese professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2005 to 2008. Primarily recognized as a position player, Iguchi played in 493 games throughout his career, amassing 494 hits, 44 home runs, and 205 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .268. He was also known for his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 48 bases during his time in the league. Iguchi's career began in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) before he transitioned to the MLB, where he became part of the wave of international talent that emerged in the mid-2000s. His contributions were particularly notable during his time with the Chicago White Sox, where he was a key player in their 2005 World Series championship team, marking a historic season for the franchise. Iguchi's blend of offensive ability and defensive skills made him a valuable asset on the field, and he is remembered for his role in bridging the gap between Japanese baseball and the American game, showcasing the talent of international players in MLB.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
493	1841	267	494	91	11	44	205	48	189	387	0.268	0.338	0.401	0.739	-624.9

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .401 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.739 vs. league average 0.756 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
2005	CHW	AL	135	511	74	142	25	6	15	71	15	47	114	0.278	.264 (+5%)	.330 (+4%)	.418 (+5%)	.749 (+4%)	413.2
2006	CHW	AL	138	555	97	156	24	0	18	67	11	59	110	0.281	.269 (+4%)	.336 (+5%)	.431 (-2%)	.768 (+1%)	218.7
2007	CHW	AL	90	327	45	82	17	4	6	31	8	44	65	0.251	.268 (-6%)	.335 (+1%)	.422 (-10%)	.758 (-5%)	-250.4
2007	PHI	NL	45	138	22	42	10	0	3	12	6	13	23	0.304	.268 (+14%)	.335 (+8%)	.422 (+5%)	.758 (+6%)	-250.4
2008	SDP	NL	81	303	29	70	14	1	2	24	8	26	75	0.231	.263 (-12%)	.333 (-12%)	.416 (-27%)	.749 (-21%)	-1147.8
2008	PHI	NL	4	7	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	-1147.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
15	48	7	9	1	0	1	5	4	12	0.188

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2007	NLDS2	PHI	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.000
2005	ALCS	CHA	5	17	4	3	1	0	0	1	6	0.176
2005	ALDS1	CHA	3	12	1	3	0	1	4	0	3	0.250
2005	WS	CHA	4	18	2	3	0	0	1	1	3	0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	468	456	908	1289	29	311

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	CHA	2B	133	129	235	375	14	85
2006	CHA	2B	136	136	270	371	8	76
2007	CHA	2B	90	88	188	247	6	66
2007	PHI	2B	31	30	72	90	0	30
2008	SDN	2B	77	72	142	204	1	54
2008	PHI	2B	1	1	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	468
Designated Hitter	1

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2008	SDN	NL	$3,850,000
2007	CHA	AL	$3,250,000
2006	CHA	AL	$2,400,000
2005	CHA	AL	$2,300,000
Total Career Earnings			$11,800,000

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
2005	Rookie of the Year	AL	4th	30.0	140	5