Shun Yamaguchi
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2020)
Shun Yamaguchi was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2020 for the Toronto Blue Jays. Across 17 career appearances, he went 2-4 with a 8.06 ERA and 26 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2020-07-26
- Last Game
- 2020-09-27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | TOR | AL | 2 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 26 | 8.06 | 4.45 (-81%) | -1265.3 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.2 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 26 | 8.06 | — | -1,265 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | TOR | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (34 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 14.1 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 5.65 |
| Away | 9 | 11.1 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11.12 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-27 | TOR | BAL | L | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-09-25 | TOR | BAL | — | 0.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020-09-21 | TOR | NYY | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-09-20 | TOR | PHI | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020-09-18 | TOR | PHI | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-09-15 | TOR | NYY | — | 1.1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020-09-08 | TOR | NYY | W | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020-09-05 | TOR | BOS | — | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020-09-01 | TOR | MIA | L | 2.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020-08-26 | TOR | BOS | W | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Shun Yamaguchi
- Was Shun Yamaguchi a pitcher?
- Yes. Shun Yamaguchi pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 26 strikeouts.
- What was Shun Yamaguchi's career ERA?
- Shun Yamaguchi finished with a 8.06 career ERA, going 2-4 with 26 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Shun Yamaguchi have?
- Shun Yamaguchi recorded 26 career strikeouts.
- Is Shun Yamaguchi in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Shun Yamaguchi has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Shun Yamaguchi play for?
- Shun Yamaguchi played for the Toronto Blue Jays.