Satoshi Komatsu

Satoshi Komatsu
Orix Buffaloes – No. 28
Pitcher
Born: October 29, 1981
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Professional debut
NPB: 2007 for the Orix Buffaloes
NPB statistics
(through 2011)
Win-Loss record 22-20
ERA 4.33
Strikeouts 296
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Satoshi Komatsu
Medal record
Competitor for  Japan
Men’s Baseball
World Baseball Classic
Gold 2009 Los Angeles Team
Asian Games
Silver 2006 Doha Team

Satoshi Komatsu (小松 聖, Born October 29, 1981 in Iwaki, Fukushima Japan) is a Nippon Professional Baseball player for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan's Pacific League.

Career

He was drafted in the 2006 NPB Draft by the Orix Buffaloes after pitching for Japan in the 2006 Asian Games.

In 2007, Komatsu was 1-0 with a 2.53 ERA in eight relief appearances, striking out 13 in 102⁄3 IP. He had a huge year in 2008, going 15-3 for a team that was otherwise under .500; he had a 2.51 ERA and allowed 134 hits in 1721⁄3 IP. He finished third in the Pacific League in ERA and wins, behind Hisashi Iwakuma and Yu Darvish in both categories. His 151 strikeouts placed him 5th and was named Rookie of the Year that season, being a unanimous pick.

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