Yuki Kuniyoshi
| Yuki Kuniyoshi | |
|---|---|
Kuniyoshi with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars | |
| Saraperos de Saltillo | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 24, 1991 Hirakata, Osaka, Japan | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| NPB debut | |
| August 27, 2011, for the Yokohama BayStars | |
| NPB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 26-31 |
| Earned run average | 3.52 |
| Strikeouts | 466 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Yuki Kuniyoshi (国吉 佑樹, Kuniyoshi Yūki; born September 24, 1991) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars and Chiba Lotte Marines.
Career
Yokohama DeNA BayStars
Kuniyoshi played for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars from 2010 to 2021. In 11 seasons for the BayStars, he pitched to a 21-30 record and 3.87 ERA with 420 strikeouts in 446.0 total innings of work across 238 games.[1]
Kuniyoshi signed with the Canberra Cavalry of the Australian Baseball League for the 2018/19 season.[2]
Chiba Lotte Marines
On June 14, 2021, Kuniyoshi was traded to the Chiba Lotte Marines in exchange for Yuki Ariyoshi.[3][4]
Saraperos de Saltillo
On January 6, 2026, Kuniyoshi signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.[5]
References
- ^ "Yuki Kuniyoshi Japanese Leagues Statistics & History".
- ^ "Japanese Major League Players Join the Cavalry". 13 October 2018. Archived from the original on 18 April 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ @NPB_Reddit (14 June 2021). "The Chiba Lotte Marines have traded pitcher Yuki Ariyoshi to the Yokohama DeNA Baystars for pitcher Yuki Kuniyoshi.…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Sports Hochi baseball news【ロッテ】有吉優樹とＤｅＮＡ・国吉のトレードを発表 新背番号は「92」". Sports Hochi (in Japanese). June 14, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 6 de enero de 2026". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved January 7, 2026.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- NPB.com