Ryan Kurosaki

Born: 7/3/1952 in Honolulu, HI, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-05-20 | Final Game: 1975-06-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Ryan Yoshitomo Kurosaki

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Biography

Ryan Kurosaki, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1975 until mid-June of the same year. Primarily serving as a position player, Kurosaki's time in the league was marked by limited play, appearing in just 7 games without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in (RBIs). His batting average stood at 0.0, reflecting the challenges he faced during his short tenure at the highest level of the sport. Kurosaki's career unfolded in the mid-1970s, a period characterized by the transition of baseball into a more modern era, which saw the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of specialized roles. Despite his struggles to make a significant impact on the field, Kurosaki's journey through professional baseball highlights the competitive nature of the sport and the challenges faced by players vying for a place in the major leagues. While he did not achieve notable statistical success, his brief appearance in MLB remains a part of his personal legacy and the broader tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	7	0	0	0	0	13.0	15	11	3	7	6	7.62	0

Career ERA 7.62 vs. league average 3.71 across their career seasons — 105.2% worse 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
1975	STL	NL	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	13.0	15	11	7	6	7.62	3.71 (-105%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	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 .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.701 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
1975	STL	NL	7	1	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	7	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	SLN	P	7	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Nebraska at Lincoln	Lincoln	NE	1971, 1972, 1973