Kazuhito Tadano

Born: 4/25/1980 in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

MLB Debut: 2004-04-27 | Final Game: 2005-07-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Kazuhito Tadano was a Japanese professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2004 to 2005. Born in 1980, Tadano made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) during a time when the league was experiencing a mix of emerging international talent and established players from the American and National Leagues. He played primarily for the Cleveland Indians, showcasing his skills on the mound in an era characterized by heightened offensive play and a growing emphasis on strikeout ability. Throughout his short MLB career, Tadano recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.47. He struck out 40 batters but did not record any saves, indicating his role was primarily as a starting pitcher or middle reliever rather than a closer. Despite the limited duration of his career in the majors, Tadano's contributions reflected the increasing globalization of baseball, as he was one of the many Japanese players who bridged the gap between Japanese leagues and the MLB, paving the way for future stars. His journey illustrated the evolving landscape of baseball in the early 2000s, where the influx of international players began to redefine the dynamics of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	15	4	0	0	0	54.3	59	27	6	18	40	4.47	0

Career ERA 4.47 vs. league average 4.38 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
2004	CLE	AL	1	1	14	4	0	0	0	50.3	55	26	18	39	4.65	4.46 (-4%)	208.2
2005	CLE	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	4.0	4	1	0	1	2.25	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +25.7% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 11.8% 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
2004	CLE	AL	14	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	CLE	AL	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	15	4	3	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	CLE	P	14	4	3	6	0	0
2005	CLE	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15