Yoshi Tsutsugo, baseball player, 2020-2022

Yoshi Tsutsugo

Born: 11/26/1991 in Hashimoto, Wakayama, Japan

MLB Debut: 2020-07-24 | Final Game: 2022-07-31

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Yoshitomo Tsutsugo

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Biography

Yoshi Tsutsugo, born in 1991, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2020 to 2022. Hailing from Japan, Tsutsugo transitioned to the MLB after a successful career in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), where he was known for his power-hitting ability and versatility as a position player. During his time in the league, he played in a total of 182 games, accumulating 110 hits, 18 home runs, and 75 RBIs. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .197, Tsutsugo demonstrated flashes of his potential and skill, particularly in crucial moments for his teams. Tsutsugo's arrival in the MLB came during a period when international players, especially those from Japan, were increasingly influencing the game. His ability to adapt to the American style of play was closely watched, and he contributed to the growing trend of Japanese talent making significant impacts in Major League Baseball. Although he did not achieve the same level of success as some of his predecessors, Tsutsugo's journey reflected the challenges faced by many foreign players in adjusting to the competitive nature of MLB, marking him as a notable figure in the evolving landscape of baseball during his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
182 557 65 110 21 2 18 75 0 74 172 0.197 0.291 0.339 0.630 -1059.6

Career AVG .197 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career SLG .339 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 12.5% 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
2020 TBR AL 51 157 27 31 5 1 8 24 0 26 50 0.197 .244 (-19%) .321 (-3%) .417 (-5%) .739 (-4%) -97.5
2021 TBR AL 26 78 5 13 4 0 0 5 0 8 27 0.167 .243 (-32%) .317 (-23%) .410 (-47%) .727 (-37%) -469.7
2021 LAD NL 12 25 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 6 12 0.120 — — — — -469.7
2021 PIT NL 43 127 20 34 8 1 8 25 0 15 33 0.268 .243 (+10%) .317 (+10%) .410 (+30%) .727 (+21%) -469.7
2022 PIT NL 50 170 11 29 4 0 2 19 0 19 50 0.171 .242 (-30%) .311 (-20%) .394 (-42%) .706 (-32%) -942.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.125

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2020 ALCS TBA 2 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.400
2020 ALDS1 TBA 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2020 ALWC1 TBA 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2020 WS TBA 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 66 54 421 26 2 46
3B 14 11 6 16 4 3
OF 46 40 61 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2020 TBA 3B 14 11 6 16 4 3
2020 TBA OF 16 12 15 0 0 0
2021 TBA 1B 15 11 80 4 0 9
2021 LAN 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2021 LAN OF 8 6 15 0 0 0
2021 PIT 1B 15 9 79 7 0 8
2021 PIT OF 22 22 31 1 1 0
2022 PIT 1B 35 34 260 15 2 29

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 66
Third Base 14
Left Field 26
Right Field 20
Designated Hitter 46