Yuki Kuniyoshi (国吉 佑樹, Kuniyoshi Yūki; born September 24, 1991) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars and Chiba Lotte Marines.
| Yuki Kuniyoshi | |
|---|---|
 Kuniyoshi with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars | |
| Free agent | |
| 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 | |
Career
editYokohama DeNA BayStars
editKuniyoshi 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
editOn June 14, 2021, Kuniyoshi was traded to the Chiba Lotte Marines in exchange for Yuki Ariyoshi.[3][4]
On January 6, 2026, Kuniyoshi signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.[5] However, he suffered a back injury during spring training and was released by the club prior to the season on March 26.[6]
References
edit- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 26 de marzo de 2026". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved April 3, 2026.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- NPB.com
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