Munenori Kawasaki
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2016)
Munenori Kawasaki was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2016 for the Seattle Mariners, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 5 seasons. In 276 career games, he hit .237 with 150 hits, 1 home runs, and 51 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-04-07
- Last Game
- 2016-10-02
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 276 | 633 | 80 | 150 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 51 | 12 | 70 | 119 | .237 | .320 | .289 | .609 | -1,254 |
Career AVG .237 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.
Career OBP .320 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .289 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.
Career OPS .609 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 15.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SEA | AL | 61 | 104 | 13 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 18 | .192 | .254 (-24%) | .318 (-20%) | .405 (-50%) | .724 (-37%) | -576.6 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 96 | 240 | 27 | 55 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 7 | 32 | 41 | .229 | .253 (-10%) | .317 (+3%) | .396 (-22%) | .714 (-11%) | -353.0 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 82 | 240 | 31 | 62 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 22 | 49 | .258 | .251 (+3%) | .313 (+4%) | .386 (-23%) | .700 (-11%) | -324.4 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 23 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CHN | NL | 14 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 276 | 633 | 80 | 150 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 51 | 12 | 70 | 119 | .237 | — | — | — | — | -1,254 | ||
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 (276 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 132 | 311 | 40 | 66 | 1 | 27 | .212 |
| Away | 144 | 322 | 40 | 84 | 0 | 24 | .261 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-02 | CHC | CIN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-10-01 | CHC | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-09-29 | CHC | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-09-28 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-09-27 | CHC | PIT | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016-09-26 | CHC | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-24 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-09-17 | CHC | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-09-16 | CHC | MIL | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-09-10 | CHC | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 119 | 81 | 129 | 240 | 7 | 49 |
| 3B | 24 | 20 | 7 | 41 | 2 | 1 |
| SS | 102 | 78 | 131 | 203 | 5 | 52 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SEA | 2B | 10 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | SEA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SEA | SS | 38 | 25 | 50 | 65 | 0 | 13 |
| 2013 | TOR | 2B | 18 | 16 | 26 | 45 | 1 | 6 |
| 2013 | TOR | SS | 60 | 51 | 79 | 136 | 5 | 39 |
| 2014 | TOR | 2B | 64 | 49 | 78 | 139 | 5 | 28 |
| 2014 | TOR | 3B | 19 | 18 | 6 | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | TOR | SS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TOR | 2B | 17 | 8 | 9 | 29 | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 | TOR | 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CHN | 2B | 10 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 6 |
| 2016 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 119 |
| Third Base | 24 |
| Shortstop | 102 |
| Designated Hitter | 14 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SEA | AL | $625,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $625,000 | ||
Frequently Asked Questions about Munenori Kawasaki
- What years did Munenori Kawasaki play?
- Munenori Kawasaki played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2016.
- Was Munenori Kawasaki a pitcher?
- No. Munenori Kawasaki was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Munenori Kawasaki hit?
- Munenori Kawasaki hit 1 career home runs with 150 hits.
- What was Munenori Kawasaki's career batting average?
- Munenori Kawasaki batted .237 over his career, with 150 hits in 633 at bats.
- How many RBI did Munenori Kawasaki have?
- Munenori Kawasaki drove in 51 runs in his career.
- Is Munenori Kawasaki in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Munenori Kawasaki has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.