Onan Masaoka

Born: 10/27/1977 in Hilo, HI, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-04-05 | Final Game: 2000-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Onan Kainoa Satoshi Masaoka

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Biography

Onan Masaoka, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2004. He made his mark in a competitive era of baseball, transitioning from the late '90s into the early 2000s, a time characterized by both offensive prowess and increasing scrutiny over performance-enhancing substances. Throughout his career, Masaoka demonstrated a commendable level of skill on the mound, finishing with a record of 3-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.23. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 88 strikeouts during his time in the league. Masaoka's contributions to his teams were not limited to his pitching statistics; he also secured one save, showcasing his versatility and ability to perform in high-pressure situations. While his career may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Masaoka's journey through Major League Baseball reflected the dedication and tenacity that characterized many athletes of his generation. His experience and performances provided valuable depth to his teams, allowing him to leave a lasting impression on those who watched him play.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	5	83	0	0	0	1	93.7	78	44	10	62	88	4.23	0

Career ERA 4.23 vs. league average 4.74 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
1999	LAD	NL	2	4	54	0	0	0	1	66.7	55	32	47	61	4.32	4.71 (+8%)	-
2000	LAD	NL	1	1	29	0	0	0	0	27.0	23	12	15	27	4.00	4.77 (+16%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
83	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .436 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.780 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
1999	LAD	NL	54	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	LAD	NL	29	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	83	0	2	6	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	LAN	P	54	0	1	4	1	0
2000	LAN	P	29	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	83

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2000	LAN	NL	$230,000
1999	LAN	NL	$200,000
Total Career Earnings			$430,000