Tomo Ohka, baseball player, 1999-2009

Tomo Ohka

Born: 3/18/1976 in Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

MLB Debut: 1999-07-19 | Final Game: 2009-10-04

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Tomokazu Ohka

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Biography

Tomo Ohka was a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2009. Born in 1976, Ohka made his MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox, marking the beginning of a career that spanned over a decade and included stints with several teams, including the Montreal Expos, Milwaukee Brewers, and the Toronto Blue Jays. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a win-loss record of 51-68 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.26, showcasing his ability to compete in a league known for its high level of talent during the late 1990s and 2000s. Ohka was known for his solid pitching mechanics and an ability to control the game from the mound. He struck out 590 batters throughout his career, emphasizing his skill in overpowering hitters at times. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant, particularly during a period when MLB was experiencing a transition in pitching styles and strategies. Ohka's journey from Japan to the Major Leagues represented the growing globalization of baseball, as more international players began to make their mark in the sport. He retired from professional baseball on October 4, 2009, leaving behind a legacy as one of the many players who paved the way for future generations of Japanese athletes in the league.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
51 68 202 178 5 1 0 1070.0 1182 506 140 302 590 4.26 0

Career ERA 4.26 vs. league average 4.47 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
1999 BOS AL 1 2 8 2 0 0 0 13.0 21 9 6 8 6.23 4.71 (-32%) -188.8
2000 BOS AL 3 6 13 12 0 0 0 69.3 70 24 26 40 3.12 4.77 (+35%) 466.2
2001 BOS AL 2 5 12 11 0 0 0 52.3 69 36 19 37 6.19 4.42 (-40%) -211.9
2001 WSN NL 1 4 10 10 0 0 0 54.7 65 29 10 31 4.77 4.42 (-8%) -
2002 WSN NL 13 8 32 31 2 0 0 192.7 194 68 45 118 3.18 4.28 (+26%) -
2003 WSN NL 10 12 34 34 2 0 0 199.0 233 92 45 118 4.16 4.40 (+5%) -
2004 WSN NL 3 7 15 15 0 0 0 84.7 98 32 20 38 3.40 4.46 (+24%) -
2005 WAS NL 4 3 10 9 0 0 0 54.0 44 20 27 17 3.33 4.29 (+22%) -1500.7
2005 MIL NL 7 6 22 20 1 1 0 126.3 145 61 28 81 4.35 4.29 (-1%) 630.0
2006 MIL NL 4 5 18 18 0 0 0 97.0 98 52 35 50 4.82 4.53 (-7%) -1074.3
2007 TOR AL 2 5 10 10 0 0 0 56.0 68 36 22 21 5.79 4.47 (-29%) -2147.6
2009 CLE AL 1 5 18 6 0 0 0 71.0 77 47 19 31 5.96 4.32 (-38%) -3907.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
204 240 8 33 2 0 0 15 1 10 95 0.138 0.172 0.146 0.318 -984.8

Career AVG .138 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Career OBP .172 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.

Career SLG .146 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 65.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.318 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 58.2% 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 BOS AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 BOS AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 BOS AL 12 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 WSN NL 10 15 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2002 WSN NL 32 55 3 7 1 0 0 2 0 4 28 0.127 .261 (-51%) .331 (-44%) .416 (-65%) .747 (-56%) -528.5
2003 WSN NL 35 55 2 10 0 0 0 3 0 2 10 0.182 .264 (-31%) .332 (-37%) .422 (-57%) .754 (-48%) -456.3
2004 WSN NL 15 25 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 8 0.080 — — — — 0.0
2005 WAS NL 11 16 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2005 MIL NL 22 38 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 2 20 0.053 — — — — 0.0
2006 MIL NL 18 31 0 5 1 0 0 6 0 1 15 0.161 — — — — 0.0
2007 TOR AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 CLE AL 18 2 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 202 178 85 148 15 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 BOS P 8 2 0 3 0 0
2000 BOS P 13 12 8 7 1 1
2001 BOS P 12 11 8 3 1 2
2001 MON P 10 10 4 8 0 0
2002 MON P 32 31 24 30 0 2
2003 MON P 34 34 10 35 4 2
2004 MON P 15 15 4 11 1 3
2005 WAS P 10 9 1 9 1 0
2005 MIL P 22 20 7 18 0 2
2006 MIL P 18 18 8 12 5 1
2007 TOR P 10 10 4 3 2 0
2009 CLE P 18 6 7 9 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 202

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 TOR AL $1,500,000
2006 MIL NL $4,530,000
2005 WAS NL $2,750,000
2004 MON NL $2,337,500
2003 MON NL $340,000
2002 MON NL $240,000
2001 BOS AL $225,000
Total Career Earnings $11,922,500