Satoshi Komatsu
| Satoshi Komatsu | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Komatsu with the Orix Buffaloes | |||
| Pitcher | |||
| Born: October 29, 1981 | |||
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| NPB debut | |||
| 2007, for the Orix Buffaloes | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| 2016, for the Orix Buffaloes | |||
| NPB statistics (through 2016) | |||
| Win–loss record | 25-26 | ||
| ERA | 4.38 | ||
| Strikeouts | 388 | ||
| Teams | |||
| Career highlights and awards | |||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Japan
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| Men's Baseball | ||
| World Baseball Classic | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2009 Los Angeles | Team |
| Asian Games | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2006 Doha | Team |
Satoshi Komatsu (小松 聖, Born October 29, 1981 in Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan) is a retired Japanese pitcher who played his entire career in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan's Pacific League.
Career
He was drafted in the 2006 NPB Draft by the Orix Buffaloes after pitching for Japan in the 2006 Asian Games.
In 2007, Komatsu was 1-0 with a 2.53 ERA in eight relief appearances, striking out 13 in 10 2⁄3 IP. He had a huge year in 2008, going 15-3 for a team that was otherwise under .500; he had a 2.51 ERA and allowed 134 hits in 172 1⁄3 IP. He finished third in the Pacific League in ERA and wins, behind Hisashi Iwakuma and Yu Darvish in both categories. His 151 strikeouts placed him 5th and was named Rookie of the Year that season, being a unanimous pick.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- NPB