Keiichi Yabu

Born: 9/28/1968 in Mihama, Mie, Japan

MLB Debut: 2005-04-09 | Final Game: 2008-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Keiichi Yabu, born in 1968, was a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who made a mark in Major League Baseball during his career from 2005 to 2008. Over the course of his time in the league, Yabu played for the Oakland Athletics and the Tampa Bay Rays, showcasing his skills in a highly competitive environment. He finished his career with a record of 7-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0, demonstrating his capacity to contribute effectively to his teams. Yabu was known for his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 92 strikeouts throughout his MLB tenure. He also recorded 1 save, highlighting his versatility as a pitcher capable of closing games when needed. His playing style reflected the evolution of pitching strategies in the mid-2000s, a period marked by a blend of traditional and modern approaches to the game. Yabu's contributions were notable as he represented the growing influence of Japanese players in Major League Baseball, following the successful paths of predecessors such as Hideo Nomo and Ichiro Suzuki. After retiring on September 27, 2008, Yabu left behind a legacy as part of a wave of international talent that enriched the league's diversity and competitiveness.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	6	100	0	0	0	1	126.0	127	56	9	58	92	4.00	0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 4.31 across their career seasons — 7.1% 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
2005	OAK	AL	4	0	40	0	0	0	1	58.0	64	29	26	44	4.50	4.29 (-5%)	-462.6
2008	SFG	NL	3	6	60	0	0	0	0	68.0	63	27	32	48	3.57	4.32 (+17%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
100	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	0.333	0.000	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 55.5% 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
2005	OAK	AL	40	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	SFG	NL	60	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	100	0	11	11	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	OAK	P	40	0	5	5	0	0
2008	SFN	P	60	0	6	6	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	100

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2008	SFN	NL	$390,000
2005	OAK	AL	$750,000
Total Career Earnings			$1,140,000