Ryan Kurosaki
Born: 7/3/1952 in Honolulu, HI, USA
MLB Debut: 1975-05-20 | Final Game: 1975-06-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Ryan Yoshitomo Kurosaki
Biography
Ryan Kurosaki, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1975 until mid-June of the same year. Primarily serving as a position player, Kurosaki's time in the league was marked by limited play, appearing in just 7 games without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in (RBIs). His batting average stood at 0.0, reflecting the challenges he faced during his short tenure at the highest level of the sport.
Kurosaki's career unfolded in the mid-1970s, a period characterized by the transition of baseball into a more modern era, which saw the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of specialized roles. Despite his struggles to make a significant impact on the field, Kurosaki's journey through professional baseball highlights the competitive nature of the sport and the challenges faced by players vying for a place in the major leagues. While he did not achieve notable statistical success, his brief appearance in MLB remains a part of his personal legacy and the broader tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 7.62 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 7.62 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | STL | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | SLN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Lincoln | Lincoln | NE | 1971, 1972, 1973 |