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
Munenori Kawasaki's recorded salaries total $625,000 over 1 season, in 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kawasaki's career ran from 2012 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SEA | AL | $625,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $625,000 | ||
Munenori Kawasaki: the record in brief
April 7, 2012 and October 2, 2016 bracket Munenori Kawasaki's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Kawasaki's seasons break down as the Seattle Mariners (2012), the Toronto Blue Jays (2013 to 2015), and the Chicago Cubs (2016). Kawasaki played primarily as a second baseman and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on June 3, 1981, in Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan and a listed size of 175 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame.
The batting record for Kawasaki: 276 games, 150 hits in 633 at bats, and a .237 average, plus 1 home run and 51 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .320 and .289 give Kawasaki a career OPS of .609. Measured against the leagues Kawasaki played in, the .237 career average compares with a .254 league average over the same seasons, 6.6% below the league. The highest hit total in a season was 62, in 2014. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .258 in 2014, 3% above that year's league mark of .251.
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 run with 150 hits.
- What teams did Munenori Kawasaki play for?
- Munenori Kawasaki played for 3 teams: the Seattle Mariners (2012), the Toronto Blue Jays (2013–2015), and the Chicago Cubs (2016).
- What were Munenori Kawasaki's career stats?
- In 276 games, Munenori Kawasaki had 150 hits, 1 home runs, 51 RBI, 80 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .237 batting average.
- How much did Munenori Kawasaki earn in his career?
- Munenori Kawasaki's recorded salaries total $625,000 over 1 season, in 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Kawasaki's career ran from 2012 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
- What was Munenori Kawasaki's salary?
- Munenori Kawasaki's recorded salary was $625,000 in 2012.
- What position did Munenori Kawasaki play?
- Munenori Kawasaki played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Munenori Kawasaki and how much did he weigh?
- Munenori Kawasaki was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Munenori Kawasaki hit each season?
- Munenori Kawasaki's home runs by season: 0 in 2012, 1 in 2013, 0 in 2014, 0 in 2015, and 0 in 2016. His most in one season was 1, in 2013.
- 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.