Akinori Iwamura, baseball player, 2007-2010

Akinori Iwamura

Born: 2/9/1979 in Uwajima, Ehime, Japan

MLB Debut: 2007-04-02 | Final Game: 2010-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Akinori Iwamura was a Japanese professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2007 to 2010. Born in 1979, Iwamura transitioned from a successful career in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) to the MLB, where he played primarily as a position player. Over the course of his four-season career in the majors, Iwamura appeared in 408 games, recording 413 hits, 16 home runs, and 117 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .267. His speed on the bases was notable, as he successfully stole 32 bases, showcasing his versatility and agility as a player. Iwamura's arrival in the MLB coincided with an era when international players began to significantly influence the game, contributing to the growing globalization of baseball. His ability to adapt to the American game helped pave the way for future Japanese talents in MLB. Known for his solid defensive skills and left-handed batting prowess, Iwamura played for the Tampa Bay Rays and the Pittsburgh Pirates during his major league tenure, leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. His contributions to the sport extend beyond statistics, as he served as a bridge between Japanese and American baseball cultures.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
408 1545 222 413 74 22 16 117 32 183 330 0.267 0.345 0.375 0.720 -689.3

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.720 vs. league average 0.747 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
2007 TBR AL 123 491 82 140 21 10 7 34 12 58 114 0.285 .268 (+6%) .335 (+7%) .422 (-3%) .758 (+2%) 198.6
2008 TBR AL 152 627 91 172 30 9 6 48 8 70 131 0.274 .263 (+4%) .333 (+5%) .416 (-9%) .749 (-3%) -232.7
2009 TBR AL 69 231 28 67 16 2 1 22 9 24 44 0.290 .262 (+11%) .332 (+7%) .417 (-7%) .750 (-1%) -17.0
2010 PIT NL 54 165 18 30 6 1 2 9 3 26 31 0.182 .257 (-29%) .325 (-10%) .402 (-34%) .728 (-23%) -638.2
2010 OAK AL 10 31 3 4 1 0 0 4 0 5 10 0.129 — — — — -638.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 66 8 18 4 1 1 5 7 12 0.273

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2008 ALCS TBA 7 29 4 6 2 0 0 0 5 5 0.207
2008 ALDS2 TBA 4 18 3 7 1 1 1 4 1 4 0.389
2008 WS TBA 5 19 1 5 1 0 0 1 1 3 0.263

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 260 255 475 656 16 173
3B 131 129 91 208 8 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 TBA 2B 1 1 2 2 0 1
2007 TBA 3B 120 120 79 197 7 17
2008 TBA 2B 152 151 284 397 7 109
2009 TBA 2B 67 63 114 163 6 37
2009 TBA 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2010 PIT 2B 40 40 75 94 3 26
2010 OAK 3B 10 9 11 11 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 260
Third Base 131
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 PIT NL $4,850,000
2009 TBA AL $3,250,000
2008 TBA AL $2,400,000
2007 TBA AL $1,800,000
Total Career Earnings $12,300,000