Takashi Kashiwada
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997)
Takashi Kashiwada was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1997 for the New York Mets. Across 35 career appearances, he went 3-1 with a 4.31 ERA and 19 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-05-01
- Last Game
- 1997-09-18
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NYN | NL | 3 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.1 | 35 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 4.31 | 4.39 (+2%) | -922.1 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.1 | 35 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 4.31 | — | -922 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NYN | NL | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (70 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 12.1 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 2.19 |
| Away | 23 | 19.0 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 5.68 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-18 | NYN | ATL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-09-17 | NYN | ATL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997-09-16 | NYN | PHI | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-08 | NYN | PHI | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-08-02 | NYN | HOU | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-07-27 | NYN | SDP | L | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-07-25 | NYN | SDP | W | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-07-20 | NYN | CIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-07-16 | NYN | CHC | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-07-14 | NYN | PIT | — | 0.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |
Takashi Kashiwada: the record in brief
Takashi Kashiwada's major league career runs from a debut on May 1, 1997 to a final game on September 18, 1997. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Mets. Kashiwada played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. Born on May 14, 1971, in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, Kashiwada was listed at 5 feet, 11 inches and 165 pounds.
Across 35 games (0 starts), Kashiwada recorded 3 wins against 1 loss with a 4.31 ERA. The totals include 19 strikeouts. Kashiwada's 4.31 ERA was close to the 4.39 league figure for those seasons. Kashiwada's only pitching season is 1997: 35 games, 19 strikeouts.
Kashiwada's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 70 games from Retrosheet.
Every defensive appearance on record for Kashiwada, 35 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Kashiwada's fielding totals are 4 putouts, 5 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Takashi Kashiwada
- Was Takashi Kashiwada a pitcher?
- Yes. Takashi Kashiwada pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 19 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Takashi Kashiwada hit?
- Takashi Kashiwada hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Takashi Kashiwada play for?
- Takashi Kashiwada played for one team, the New York Mets (1997).
- What were Takashi Kashiwada's career stats?
- In 35 games, Takashi Kashiwada went 3-1 with a 4.31 ERA, 19 strikeouts, and 31.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Takashi Kashiwada play?
- Takashi Kashiwada played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Takashi Kashiwada and how much did he weigh?
- Takashi Kashiwada was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Takashi Kashiwada's career ERA?
- Takashi Kashiwada finished with a 4.31 career ERA, going 3-1 with 19 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Takashi Kashiwada have?
- Takashi Kashiwada recorded 19 career strikeouts.
- Is Takashi Kashiwada in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Takashi Kashiwada has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.