Tsuyoshi Wada

Born: 2/21/1981 in Izumo, Shimane, Japan

MLB Debut: 2014-07-08 | Final Game: 2015-09-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Tsuyoshi Wada, born in 1981, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2014 to 2015 in Major League Baseball (MLB). Before making his mark in the United States, Wada established himself as a prominent player in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), showcasing his talents as a left-handed pitcher with an effective mix of pitches. He made his MLB debut on July 8, 2014, with the Chicago Cubs, where he demonstrated his skills on the mound and contributed to the team's pitching depth. Throughout his MLB career, Wada posted a record of 5-5 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.36 over his time in the league. He recorded a total of 88 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to challenge hitters and induce swings and misses. While he did not register any saves, his role as a dependable starter and reliever was significant during his tenure. Wada's time in MLB coincided with a growing appreciation for international talent, particularly from Japan, as more players began to make the transition to the major leagues. His journey highlighted the increasing globalization of baseball, as he became part of a lineage of successful Japanese pitchers who made their mark in the league.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	5	21	20	0	0	0	101.7	97	38	12	30	88	3.36	0

Career ERA 3.36 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 12.7% better than 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
2014	CHC	NL	4	4	13	13	0	0	0	69.3	67	25	19	57	3.25	3.74 (+13%)	-
2015	CHC	NL	1	1	8	7	0	0	0	32.3	30	13	11	31	3.62	3.96 (+9%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	28	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	15	0.036	0.100	0.036	0.136	0.0

Career AVG .036 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 85.9% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 68.3% below league average.

Career SLG .036 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 91.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.136 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 80.9% 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
2014	CHC	NL	13	20	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	10	0.050	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	CHC	NL	8	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	21	20	5	10	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2014	CHN	P	13	13	4	8	0	0
2015	CHN	P	8	7	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	21

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2015	CHN	NL	$4,000,000
Total Career Earnings			$4,000,000