Tadahito Iguchi
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2008)
Tadahito Iguchi was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2008 for the Chicago White Sox, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the San Diego Padres, a span of 4 seasons. In 493 career games, he hit .268 with 494 hits, 44 home runs, and 205 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-04-04
- Last Game
- 2008-09-28
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 493 | 1,841 | 267 | 494 | 91 | 11 | 44 | 205 | 48 | 189 | 387 | .268 | .338 | .401 | .739 | -439 |
Career AVG .268 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .338 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .401 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .739 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | CHA | AL | 135 | 511 | 74 | 142 | 25 | 6 | 15 | 71 | 15 | 47 | 114 | .278 | .264 (+5%) | .330 (+4%) | .418 (+5%) | .749 (+4%) | 413.2 |
| 2006 | CHA | AL | 138 | 555 | 97 | 156 | 24 | 0 | 18 | 67 | 11 | 59 | 110 | .281 | .269 (+4%) | .336 (+5%) | .431 (-2%) | .768 (+1%) | 218.7 |
| 2007 | CHA | AL | 90 | 327 | 45 | 82 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 31 | 8 | 44 | 65 | .251 | .268 (-6%) | .335 (+1%) | .422 (-10%) | .758 (-5%) | -214.6 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 45 | 138 | 22 | 42 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 23 | .304 | .268 (+14%) | .335 (+8%) | .422 (+5%) | .758 (+6%) | -214.6 |
| 2008 | SDN | NL | 81 | 303 | 29 | 70 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 8 | 26 | 75 | .231 | .263 (-12%) | .333 (-12%) | .416 (-27%) | .749 (-21%) | -998.1 |
| 2008 | PHI | NL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | -998.1 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 493 | 1,841 | 267 | 494 | 91 | 11 | 44 | 205 | 48 | 189 | 387 | .268 | — | — | — | — | -1,794 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (493 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 255 | 943 | 151 | 273 | 26 | 109 | .290 |
| Away | 238 | 898 | 116 | 221 | 18 | 96 | .246 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-28 | PHI | WAS | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-20 | PHI | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-18 | PHI | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-07 | PHI | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-30 | SDP | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-08-29 | SDP | COL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-08-27 | SDP | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-08-26 | SDP | AZ | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-08-25 | SDP | AZ | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-08-23 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 468 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Tadahito Iguchi's recorded salaries total $11,800,000 over 4 seasons, 2005 to 2008. Iguchi's career, 2005 to 2008, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SDN | NL | $3,850,000 |
| 2007 | CHA | AL | $3,250,000 |
| 2006 | CHA | AL | $2,400,000 |
| 2005 | CHA | AL | $2,300,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $11,800,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 4th | 30.0 | 140 | 5 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Tadahito Iguchi (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Tadahito Iguchi: the record in brief
The profile opens with Tadahito Iguchi's first major league game on April 4, 2005; the last one listed came on September 28, 2008. By club, Iguchi's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (2005 through 2007), the Philadelphia Phillies (2007 to 2008), and the San Diego Padres (2008). Born on December 4, 1974, in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, Iguchi is listed as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5'10" and 185 pounds.
Iguchi's career batting table shows 493 games, 1,841 at bats and 494 hits, a .268 average, along with 44 home runs, 205 runs batted in, and 48 stolen bases. Iguchi got on base at a .338 rate and slugged .401 (.739 OPS). Against a .266 league average for those years, Iguchi's .268 average was near the norm. The home run peak was 18 in 2006 with the Chicago White Sox. Iguchi collected a career-high 156 hits in 2006. The RBI column peaks at 71 in 2005. In 2006, a season of regular play, Iguchi hit .281 while the league hit .269.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tadahito Iguchi
- What years did Tadahito Iguchi play?
- Tadahito Iguchi played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2008.
- Was Tadahito Iguchi a pitcher?
- No. Tadahito Iguchi was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tadahito Iguchi hit?
- Tadahito Iguchi hit 44 career home runs with 494 hits.
- What teams did Tadahito Iguchi play for?
- Tadahito Iguchi played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (2005–2007), the Philadelphia Phillies (2007–2008), and the San Diego Padres (2008).
- What were Tadahito Iguchi's career stats?
- In 493 games, Tadahito Iguchi had 494 hits, 44 home runs, 205 RBI, 267 runs, and 48 stolen bases, with a .268 batting average.
- How much did Tadahito Iguchi earn in his career?
- Tadahito Iguchi's recorded salaries total $11,800,000 over 4 seasons, 2005 to 2008. Iguchi's career, 2005 to 2008, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Tadahito Iguchi's salary?
- Tadahito Iguchi's last recorded salary was $3,850,000, in 2008. His highest recorded salary was $3,850,000, in 2008, and his lowest was $2,300,000, in 2005. The Salary History table lists each season from 2005 to 2008.
- What position did Tadahito Iguchi play?
- Tadahito Iguchi played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tadahito Iguchi and how much did he weigh?
- Tadahito Iguchi was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tadahito Iguchi hit each season?
- Tadahito Iguchi's home runs by season: 15 in 2005, 18 in 2006, 9 in 2007, and 2 in 2008. His most in one season was 18, in 2006.
- What was Tadahito Iguchi's career batting average?
- Tadahito Iguchi batted .268 over his career, with 494 hits in 1,841 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tadahito Iguchi have?
- Tadahito Iguchi drove in 205 runs in his career.
- Is Tadahito Iguchi in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tadahito Iguchi has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.