Kensuke Tanaka, baseball player, 2013-2013

Kensuke Tanaka

Born: 5/20/1981 in Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan

MLB Debut: 2013-07-09 | Final Game: 2013-07-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Kensuke Tanaka, born in 1981, was a Japanese professional baseball player who had a brief Major League Baseball career with the San Francisco Giants in 2013. Known for his versatility and agility on the field, Tanaka played primarily as a position player, showcasing his skills in 15 games during his time at the highest level of the sport. He finished his MLB career with a batting average of .267, recording 8 hits, 2 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases, although he did not hit any home runs. Tanaka's time in the major leagues was relatively short, spanning from July 9 to July 28, 2013, but he left a mark as a player who transitioned from Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) to the MLB. His ability to adapt to the different playing styles and competition levels highlighted the increasing globalization of baseball during the early 21st century. Though his MLB career was limited, Tanaka contributed to the growing narrative of international players making their mark in American baseball, further bridging the gap between the two leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 30 4 8 0 0 0 2 2 4 3 0.267 0.353 0.267 0.620 0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.620 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 13.2% 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
2013 SFG NL 15 30 4 8 0 0 0 2 2 4 3 0.267 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 9 7 6 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 SFN OF 9 7 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 9