Naoyuki Uwasawa

Naoyuki Uwasawa (上沢 直之, Uwasawa Naoyuki, born February 6, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters from 2014 to 2023.[1] He made his MLB debut in 2024.[2]

Naoyuki Uwasawa
Uwasawa with the Fighters
Boston Red Sox – No. 39
Pitcher
Born: (1994-02-06) February 6, 1994
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

Career

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

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

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.[2] Uwasawa was optioned to Triple-A on May 8.[11]

References
  1. "Naoyuki Uwasawa Japanese Leagues Statistics & History".
  2. Stiefel, Keagan (2024-05-02). "Red Sox Newcomer Makes History In Big League Debut". NESN.com. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  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. 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  8. "Red Sox Select Joely Rodriguez, Naoyuki Uwasawa". mlbtraderumors.com. 28 March 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. 28 April 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.
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