Akinori Iwamura, baseball player, 2007-2010

Akinori Iwamura

Born: 2/9/1979 in Uwajima, Ehime, Japan

MLB Debut: 2007-04-02 | Final Game: 2010-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 200 lbs

Biography

Akinori Iwamura was a Japanese professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2007 to 2010. Born in 1979, Iwamura transitioned from a successful career in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) to the MLB, where he played primarily as a position player. Over the course of his four-season career in the majors, Iwamura appeared in 408 games, recording 413 hits, 16 home runs, and 117 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .267. His speed on the bases was notable, as he successfully stole 32 bases, showcasing his versatility and agility as a player. Iwamura's arrival in the MLB coincided with an era when international players began to significantly influence the game, contributing to the growing globalization of baseball. His ability to adapt to the American game helped pave the way for future Japanese talents in MLB. Known for his solid defensive skills and left-handed batting prowess, Iwamura played for the Tampa Bay Rays and the Pittsburgh Pirates during his major league tenure, leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. His contributions to the sport extend beyond statistics, as he served as a bridge between Japanese and American baseball cultures.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
408 1545 222 413 74 22 16 117 32 183 330 0.267 0.345 0.375 0.720 -689.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 66 8 18 4 1 1 5 7 12 0.273

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2008 WS TBA 5 19 1 5 1 0 0 1 1 3 0.263
2008 ALCS TBA 7 29 4 6 2 0 0 0 5 5 0.207
2008 ALDS2 TBA 4 18 3 7 1 1 1 4 1 4 0.389

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 260 255 475 656 16 173
3B 131 129 91 208 8 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 260
Third Base 131
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 PIT NL $4,850,000
2009 TBA AL $3,250,000
2008 TBA AL $2,400,000
2007 TBA AL $1,800,000
Total Career Earnings $12,300,000