Kenta Maeda, baseball player, 2016

Kenta Maeda

Born: 4/11/1988 in Osaka, Osaka, Japan

MLB Debut: 2016-04-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Biography

Kenta Maeda is a professional pitcher who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since beginning his career in 2016. Born in 1988, Maeda quickly established himself as a reliable presence on the mound, showcasing a blend of finesse and power that has made him a valuable asset to his teams. With a career record of 68-56 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17, he demonstrates a consistent ability to compete at a high level, striking out 1,047 batters while also contributing with 6 saves throughout his career. As an active player, Maeda continues to influence the game with his strategic pitching style and adaptability. His journey from Japanese baseball to the MLB reflects the growing trend of international talent shaping the league's landscape. Known for his effective repertoire that combines a diverse range of pitches, he remains a key figure in both the starting rotation and the bullpen, exemplifying the versatility that modern pitchers are expected to possess. As he progresses in his career, Maeda's contributions to the game resonate not only with fans but also with aspiring pitchers looking to make their mark in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
68 56 219 172 0 0 6 978.7 864 453 141 279 1047 4.17 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
231 179 12 28 4 0 1 14 0 1 42 0.156 0.161 0.196 0.357 -546.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
26 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2023 ALDS2 MIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2020 ALWC3 MIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2019 NLDS1 LAN 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2018 NLCS LAN 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2018 WS LAN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2018 NLDS2 LAN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 WS LAN 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 NLDS1 LAN 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2017 NLCS LAN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2016 NLDS2 LAN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2016 NLCS LAN 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 1 26 4 0 39.7 33 14 17 46 3.18

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2023 ALDS2 MIN 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 4 2 2 2 9.00
2020 ALWC3 MIN 0 0 1 1 0 5.0 2 0 3 5 0.00
2019 NLDS1 LAN 0 0 4 0 0 4.7 1 0 0 7 0.00
2018 NLCS LAN 0 0 4 0 0 2.7 3 2 1 3 6.75
2018 NLDS2 LAN 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 2 0 0 1 0.00
2018 WS LAN 0 0 3 0 0 3.0 4 1 2 6 3.00
2017 NLCS LAN 1 0 3 0 0 3.0 0 0 0 3 0.00
2017 NLDS1 LAN 1 0 2 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 4 0.00
2017 WS LAN 0 0 4 0 0 5.7 5 1 2 3 1.59
2016 NLCS LAN 0 0 2 2 0 7.7 7 4 5 8 4.70
2016 NLDS2 LAN 0 1 1 1 0 3.0 5 4 2 4 12.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 219 172 65 108 13 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 219
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 LAN NL $3,125,000
Total Career Earnings $3,125,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2020 Cy Young Award AL 2nd 92.0 210 0
2016 Rookie of the Year NL 3rd 37.0 150 0