Shigetoshi Hasegawa

Shigetoshi Hasegawa (Japanese: ?????) (born August 1, 1968 in Kobe, Japan) is a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Seattle Mariners since 2002. Previously, Hasegawa played with the Anaheim Angels (1997-2001). He bats and throws right handed.

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Japanese - August 1 - 1968 - Kobe, Japan - Relief pitcher - Major League Baseball - Seattle Mariners - Anaheim Angels

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In 2003, Hasegawa was named to the all start team as a middle reliever and ended up converting 16 of 17 saves at the end of the year when Mariner's closer Kazuhiro Sasaki was injured. Hasegawa holds the record for most appearences by an Asian pitcher in Major League Baseball ahead of Hideo Nomo.

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2003 - Kazuhiro Sasaki - Hideo Nomo

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In a eight-season career, Hasegawa has compiled a 44-41 record with 33 saves and a 3.66 ERA in 471 games.

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Saves - ERA - Games

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