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Naoyuki Uwasawa

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Naoyuki Uwasawa
Uwasawa with the Fighters
Boston Red Sox
Pitcher
Born: (1994-02-06) February 6, 1994 (age 30)
Matsudo, Japan
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
NPB: April 2, 2014, for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
MLB: May 2, 2024, for the Boston Red Sox
NPB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record70–62
Earned run average3.19
Strikeouts913
MLB statistics
(through June 1, 2024)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average2.25
Strikeouts3
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Naoyuki Uwasawa (上沢 直之, Uwasawa Naoyuki, born February 6, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher in the Boston Red Sox organization.[1] He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.[2]

Career

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Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

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Uwasawa debuted for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in 2014. He was selected to the 2018 NPB All-Star game.[3] On October 10, 2018, he was selected Japan national baseball team at the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.[4]

After the 2023 season, the Fighters posted Uwasawa to Major League Baseball teams.[5]

Boston Red Sox

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On January 11, 2024, Uwasawa signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.[6] On March 27, after triggering an assignment clause in his contract, he was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations.[7] The next day, he was selected to the 40-man roster and optioned to extended spring training.[8][9] On April 28, Uwasawa was recalled from the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox and promoted to the majors for the first time.[10] On May 2, Uwasawa made his MLB debut, pitching two innings in a game against the San Francisco Giants; he collected his first MLB strikeout, against Michael Conforto.[1] Uwasawa was optioned to Triple–A on May 8.[11] Uwasawa was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on July 9, 2024.[12] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Worcester on July 13.[13]

References

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  1. ^ a b Stiefel, Keagan (May 2, 2024). "Red Sox Newcomer Makes History In Big League Debut". NESN.com. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Naoyuki Uwasawa Japanese Leagues Statistics & History".
  3. ^ "マイナビオールスターゲーム2018 出場者". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). August 13, 2018.
  4. ^ "「2018日米野球」に出場する侍ジャパントップチーム選手全28名が決定". 野球日本代表 侍ジャパン オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  5. ^ "MLB negotiation window opens for Japanese pitchers Imanaga, Uwasawa".
  6. ^ "MLB: Rays sign Japanese pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa to minor league deal". The Mainichi. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  7. ^ "Red Sox To Acquire Naoyuki Uwasawa From Rays". MLB Trade Rumors. March 27, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  8. ^ "Red Sox Select Joely Rodriguez, Naoyuki Uwasawa". mlbtraderumors.com. March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  9. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff: Transactions". MLB.com. Boston Red Sox. March 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  10. ^ "Red Sox Designate Joely Rodriguez For Assignment, Recall Naoyuki Uwasawa". mlbtraderumors.com. April 28, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  11. ^ Ehler, Matthew (May 8, 2024). "Just days after being traded, Red Sox designate ex-Tiger infielder for assignment". mlive.com. Retrieved May 8, 2024 – via MSN.com.
  12. ^ "Red Sox Designate Naoyuki Uwasawa For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  13. ^ "Red Sox's Naoyuki Uwasawa: Outrighted to Worcester". cbssports.com. July 15, 2024.
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