Takashi Kashiwada

Born: 5/14/1971 in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

MLB Debut: 1997-05-01 | Final Game: 1997-09-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

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Biography

Takashi Kashiwada was a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2005. Born in 1971, Kashiwada made his mark during a time when the game was witnessing an influx of talent from Japan, contributing to the growing international presence in the league. He played a key role as a pitcher, finishing his career with a record of 3-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31 over his tenure. Kashiwada's pitching style was characterized by a combination of finesse and strategic control, which allowed him to accumulate 19 strikeouts during his career. While he did not record any saves, his contributions in relief and sporadic starts reflected his versatility on the mound. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, Takashi Kashiwada's presence in the league added to the narrative of cross-cultural exchange in baseball during the late 1990s and early 2000s, paving the way for future generations of Japanese players in the MLB.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	1	35	0	0	0	0	31.3	35	15	4	18	19	4.31	0

Career ERA 4.31 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — near 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	NYN	NL	3	1	35	0	0	0	0	31.3	35	15	18	19	4.31	4.39 (+2%)	-928.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
35	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.756 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	NYN	NL	35	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	35	0	4	5	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1997	NYN	P	35	0	4	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	35