Tsuyoshi Shinjo, baseball player, 2001-2003

Tsuyoshi Shinjo

Born: 1/28/1972 in Osaka, Osaka, Japan

MLB Debut: 2001-04-03 | Final Game: 2003-06-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

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Biography

Tsuyoshi Shinjo, born in 1972, was a Japanese professional baseball player who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) during his career from 2001 to 2004. Primarily a position player, Shinjo played in a total of 303 games, where he recorded 215 hits and hit 20 home runs, driving in 100 runs. His batting average stood at .245, and he also showcased his speed on the basepaths with 9 stolen bases. Shinjo's career unfolded during a period of increasing globalization in baseball, as more international players began to make their mark in the league, particularly from Japan. He was part of a generation that helped bridge the gap between Japanese and American baseball, contributing to the growing popularity of MLB in Japan. Although he had a relatively brief career in the majors, his presence was significant, as he brought a unique style of play and a charismatic personality that resonated with fans. After his tenure in the MLB, Shinjo continued to play in Japan, further solidifying his legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
303 876 98 215 41 4 20 100 9 55 128 0.245 0.299 0.370 0.668 -1987.0

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.668 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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
2001 NYN NL 123 400 46 107 23 1 10 56 4 25 70 0.268 .263 (+1%) .332 (-4%) .426 (-5%) .758 (-4%) -366.3
2002 SFG NL 118 362 42 86 15 3 9 37 5 24 46 0.238 .261 (-9%) .331 (-11%) .416 (-11%) .747 (-11%) -860.8
2003 NYN NL 62 114 10 22 3 0 1 7 0 6 12 0.193 .264 (-27%) .332 (-29%) .422 (-42%) .754 (-36%) -760.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.143

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2002 NLCS SFN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2002 WS SFN 3 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 290 223 640 27 12 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 NYN OF 119 99 256 12 3 3
2002 SFN OF 117 97 286 10 6 3
2003 NYN OF 54 27 98 5 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 54
Center Field 211
Right Field 50

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 NYN NL $600,000
2002 SFN NL $1,350,000
2001 NYN NL $500,000
Total Career Earnings $2,450,000