Kai, Tomoharu Positions Played: 2B, OF
Nicknames: High School: McKinley High School
Born: 6/22/1923 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Red Sox)
Birthplace: Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Pearls (1952-1953 [33])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 173 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1952 82 318 303 28 99 13 1 7 45 135 0 14 13 2 5 6 9 .327 .358 .446
1953 79 163 154 9 39 3 0 1 18 45 1 10 8 0 1 3 5 .253 .290 .292
Totals 161 481 457 37 138 16 1 8 63 180 1 24 21 2 6 9 14 .302 .335 .394
Biography:
Career OPS: .729 HR:AB: 1:17.3
Debut: First Hit, (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kaku, Genji Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: 
Born: 10/5/1956 College: 
Died:  MLB Organization: N/A (Taiwan Army)
Birthplace: Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1981-1996 [30], [33])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1981 6 7 7 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286 .286 .286
1982 35 59 53 4 8 2 0 0 4 10 4 1 18 1 0 0 1 0 0 .151 .164 .189
1983 33 83 76 9 10 1 0 1 6 14 4 1 20 2 0 0 0 0 1 .132 .152 .184
1984 34 83 79 8 17 3 0 0 4 20 3 0 13 1 0 0 0 0 1 .215 .225 .253
1985 38 83 71 4 15 4 0 0 2 19 12 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 .211 .211 .268
1986 30 59 52 0 5 0 0 0 4 5 7 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 .096 .096 .096
1987 59 18 17 1 3 2 0 0 2 5 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .176 .176 .294
1988 61 17 15 1 3 0 0 1 2 6 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .400
1989 42 11 10 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .100 .100 .100
1990 22 19 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .059 .000
1991 33 57 49 3 4 1 0 0 5 5 4 2 22 2 0 0 0 0 0 .082 .113 .102
1992 19 28 25 0 4 0 0 0 2 4 3 0 8 0 0 0 0 1 1 .160 .160 .160
1993 40 32 29 1 4 1 0 0 0 5 3 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 1 .138 .138 .172
1994 21 52 46 1 4 0 0 0 1 4 4 0 21 2 0 0 0 0 0 .087 .125 .087
1995 26 23 20 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 .100 .143 .100
1996 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 504 631 565 36 82 14 0 2 33 102 52 4 176 10 0 0 1 1 5 .145 .159 .181
Biography: Was the first pitcher to hit a sayonara homer in 15 years (5/13/1988 against Yomiuri at Nagoya Stadium off of Hiromi Makihara 6-4). 
Career OPS: .340 HR:AB: 1:282.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kaku, Kensei Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: 
Born: 8/30/1965 College: 
Died:  MLB Organization: N/A (Taiwan Air Force)
Birthplace: Kaohshiung, Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1990-1991 [37])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1990 19 15 13 0 2 1 1 0 3 5 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 .154 .214 .385
1991 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 24 15 13 0 2 1 1 0 3 5 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 .154 .214 .385
Biography: 
Career OPS: .599 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kaku, Taigen Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: 
Born: 3/20/1962 College: 
Died:  MLB Organization N/A 
Birthplace: Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (1985-1997 [12], [18])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 158 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac  SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1985 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1986 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1987 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1988 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1989 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1990 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1991 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1992 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1993 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1994 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1995 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1996 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1997 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 279 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS:.000  HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kakuri, Tateo (Kuo Lee Chien-fu) Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: 
Born: 3/24/1969 College: 
Died:  MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1993-1998 [20])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 209 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1993 27 14 13 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 .231 .231 .231
1994 49 15 15 1 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200
1995 30 35 33 0 3 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 .091 .118 .091
1996 45 28 26 1 5 0 0 0 3 5 2 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 .192 .192 .192
1997 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1998 11 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 167 94 89 3 14 0 0 0 5 14 4 0 44 1 0 0 0 0 2 .157 .167 .157
Biography: 
Career OPS: .324 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kameda, Tadashi Positions Played: P, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Andrews High School
Born: 9/8/1912 College: Hawaii University
Died: 9/22/1976 MLB Organization: N/A (Honolulu Asahi)
Birthplace: Oahu, Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Eagles (1938-1941 [25])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 182 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1938S 31 92 84 3 20 5 1 1 10 30 2 7 4 2 0 .238 .289 .357
1938F 35 101 96 3 22 4 0 0 11 26 0 7 4 1 0 .229 .267 .271
1939 78 217 195 14 54 7 2 5 17 80 1 0 17 18 3 0 .277 .347 .410
1940 74 225 209 11 48 5 1 0 18 55 2 0 14 12 2 2 .230 .278 .263
1941 19 51 46 0 5 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 4 1 0 .109 .196 .109
Totals 237 686 630 31 149 21 4 6 57 196 5 45 42 9 2 .237 .294 .311
Biography: Went back to the U.S. due to worsening America.-Japan relations. 
Career OPS: .605 HR:AB: 1:105.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame  Induction: N/A


Kameda, Toshio Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Mid-Pacific High School
Born: 6/27/1918 College: Hawiii Universaity (dropped out )
Died:  MLB Organization: N/A (Honolului Asahi)
Birthplace: Waialua, Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1939-1940 [39])
Height: 5'6" Weight: 140 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1939 2 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
1940 6 7 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 .143 .143 .143
Totals 8 9 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 .222 .222 .222
Biography: Nisei. 
Career OPS: .444 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kamiya, Masami Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: McKinley High School
Born: 7/15/1938 College: Hawaii University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daimai Orions (1961 [])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 162 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1961 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: After they signed him, they discovered that he couldn't hit the curve ball. 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kapler, Gabriel Stefan Positions Played: CF
Nuicknames: Gabe High School: Taft High School
Born: 8/31/1975 College: Moorpark College
Died: MLB Organization: Detroit, Texas, Colorado, Boston
Birthplace: Hollywood, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2005 [22])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 208 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2005 38 120 111 11 17 1 1 3 6 29 0 0 19 9 0 0 2 0 4 .211 .153 .217 .261
Totals 38 120 111 11 17 1 1 3 6 29 0 0 19 9 0 0 2 0 4 .211 .153 .217 .261
Biography: After being part of a World Series champion in 2004, Kapler went to Japan to prove that he could be an everyday player. But following a failry solid spring, he had trouble making good contact on the steady diet of breaking balls down and away that he saw from Japanese hurlers from Opening Day onward. He then injured his back and was demoted to the minors. Hating his season to that point, he told the press that going to NPB was a mistake. He subsequently agreed to forego the remainder of his Giants contract in July in order to return to the Red Sox, who put him on the disabled list to allow Kapler to rehab the back. He then ruptured his Achilles tendon late in the season. 
Career OPS: .478 HR:AB: 1:37.0
Debut: 4/1/205 against Hiroshima at Tokyo Dome in a start in centerfield. First Hit (4/6/2005 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium off of Ken Kadokura, a solo homer to left in the fourth inning), First Homer (4/6/2005 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium to left in the fourth inning off of Ken Kadokura)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kashiwaeda, Bunji Positions Played: 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Honolulu High School
Born: 2/20/1925 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Asahi)
Birthplace: Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1953-1956 [23])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1953 89 242 220 42 75 16 2 9 57 122 2 20 20 0 6 3 6 .341 .396 .555
1954 88 226 206 32 50 6 1 7 34 79 1 1 23 18 0 5 2 5 .243 .302 .383
1955 85 250 214 33 72 14 3 2 31 98 4 1 26 30 0 1 10 2 1 .336 .419 .458
1956 22 32 22 0 2 1 1 0 3 5 2 0 7 8 0 0 0 0 1 .091 .333 .227
Totals 284 750 662 107 199 37 7 18 125 304 9 76 76 1 21 7 13 .301 .372 .459
Biography:
Career OPS: .831 HR:AB: 1:36.8
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kasparovich, Len Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Roosevelt High School
Born: 7/21/1926 College: N/A
Died:  MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Red Sox)
Birthplace: Hawaii RTeam (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Pearls (1953-1954 [4])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1953 26 54 48 3 5 0 0 0 1 5 5 14 0 1 0 0 1 .104 .122 .104
1954 25 26 26 1 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 .077 .077 .115
Totals 51 80 74 4 7 1 0 0 1 8 5 19 0 1 0 0 1 .095 .107 .108
Biography: 
Career OPS: .215 HR:AB: 0:infinity 
DebutL: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kekich, Michael Dennis Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Mike High School: Lynwood High School
Born: 4/2/1945 College: N/A
Died:  MLB Organization: Los Angeles, NY Yankees, Cleveland
Birthplace: San Diego, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1974 [18])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 198 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1974 24 56 54 1 19 5 0 1 8 27 2 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 2 .352 .352 .500
Totals 24 56 54 1 19 5 0 1 8 27 2 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 2 .352 .352 .500
Biography:
Career OPS: .852 HR:AB: 1:54.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Keough, Matthew Lon Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Matt High School: Coronoa Del Mar High School
Born: 7/3/1955 College: N/A
Died:  MLB Organization: Oakland, NY Yankees, St. Louis, Houston, rtc
Birthplace: Pomona, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1987-1990 [4])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1987 27 57 51 3 7 4 0 0 3 11 4 0 19 2 0 0 0 0 1 .137 .170 .216
1988 30 65 57 3 9 1 0 1 7 13 3 0 20 3 0 0 0 0 0 .158 .194 .228
1989 29 77 67 2 12 4 2 1 10 23 9 0 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 .179 .191 .343
1990 24 46 40 4 8 0 1 0 3 10 3 0 16 3 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .256 .250
Totals 110 245 215 12 36 9 3 2 23 57 19 0 88 9 0 0 0 0 1 .167 .199 .265
Biography: 
Career OPS: .464 HR:AB: 1:107.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Keough, Richard Martin Positions Played: 1B
Nicknames: Marty High School: Pomona High School
Born: 4/14/1935 College: USC
Died: MLB Organization: Boston, Cleveland, Washington, Atlanta, etc
Birthplace: Oakland, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1968 [4])
Height: 6'0"Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1968 134 496 450 42 104 21 2 17 46 180 4 5 83 33 7 4 9 4 9 .231 .287 .400
Totals 134 496 450 42 104 21 2 17 46 180 4 5 83 33 7 4 9 4 9 .231 .287 .400
Biography: Set a Japan record when he homered on a 15th of an at bat, the most pitches anyone has ever seen before they went yard (6/9/1968). 
Career OPS: .687 HR:AB: 1:26.5 
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Keppel, Robert Griffin Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Bobby High School: De Smet Jesuit High School
Born: 6/11/1982 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: NY Mets, Kansas City, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2010-2011 [31])
Height: 6'5" Weight: 200 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2010 25 6 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .200 .200 .200
2011 26 9 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .111 .111 .111
Totals 51 15 14 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143 .143 .143
Biography: 
Career OPS: .286 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 3/22/2010 against Softbank at Sapporo Dome in a start. First Hit (6/7/2010 against Yokohama at Sagamihara Stadium in the fourth inning off of Naotyuki Shimizu, an RBI single to center), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kiely, Leo Patrick Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: 
Born: 11/30/1929 College: N/A
Died: 1/18/1984 MLB Organization: Boston
Birthplace: Hoboken, New Jersey Team (Years and [uniform number]): Mainichi Orions (1953 [50])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1953 7 20 19 4 10 2 0 0 3 12 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 .526 .550 .632
Totals 7 20 19 4 10 2 0 0 3 12 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 .526 .550 .632
Biography: 
Career OPS: 1.182 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kim, Moo-yeong Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Hayatomo High School
Born: 11/22/1985 College: Fukuoka Keizai University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Pusan, South Korea Team (Years and [uniform number]): Softbank (2009-2010 [61])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SAF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2009 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 7/17/2009 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance.  First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kim Tae-kyun Positions Played: 1B, DH
Nicknames: High School: Cheonan Northern Number One High School
Born: 5/29/1982 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A (KBO)
Birthplace: Cheonan, South Korea Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2010-2011 [52])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 220 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2010 141 614 527 68 141 22 0 21 92 226 0 9 140 74 1 4 0 0 24 .236 .268 .357 .429
2011 31 119 104 7 26 5 0 1 14 34 0 1 23 12 0 2 0 0 4 .267 .250 .336 .327
Totals 172 733 631 75 167 27 0 22 106 260 0 10 163 86 1 6 0 0 28 .259 .346 .378
Biography: Played nine seasons with Hanwha of the KBO, batting .310 with a .938 OPS and slugging 188 homers in 1031 games. He was Rookie of the Year there in 2001after batting .335 with a 1.009 OPS, but then dropped off badly the following season to .250/709. But he recovered to become one of the premier hitters in the Korean circuit, taking a homer crown in 2008 and being named to his country's 2006 and 2009 WBC squads, where he displayed tremenous power, batting .345 with three homers and 11 RBIs in the most recent tourney. Suffered a concussion in a home plate collision in April, 2009, but still posted a .961 OPS that season. Is also a two time Gold Glove winner (2005, 2008). Signed with Lotte as a free agent in November, 2009. Struckout all four times he batted in his first NPB game, all against Lions ace Hideaki Wakui, and then in his first two ups the following day against Kazuyuki Hoashi. Suffered wrist and back injuries in 2011. Signed with Hanwha during the 2011 offseason. Will hit to all fields and has handled breaking balls well. Is married to Korea Broadcasting System announcer Kim Sok-ryu. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .724 HR:AB: 1:28.7
Debut: 30/20/2010 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in a start at first base. First Hit (3/22/2010 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in the fifth inning off of Ryoma Nogami, a single to right), First Homer (4/2/2010 against Orix at Osaka Dome in the fifth inning off of Kazuki Kondo, a two run jack to the third deck in center)
Titles: GIDP (2010)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kinkade, Mike Positions Played: 1B, 3B, RF
Nicknames:  High School: Tigard High School
Born: 5/6/1973 College: Washington State University
Died:  MLB Organization: Milwaukee, NY Mets, Baltimore, Los Angeles
Birthplace: Livonia, Michigan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2004 [22])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 210 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2004 26 102 86 13 20 1 1 3 7 32 0 0 19 4 0 12 1 0 6 .235 .233 .353 .372
Totals 26 102 86 13 20 1 1 3 7 32 0 0 19 4 0 12 1 0 6 .235 .233 .353 .372
Biography: Was hit by a pitch in each of his first three games with the Tigers. Suffered injuries, including a hand fracture, and he never was really able to get going. 
Career OPS: .725 HR:AB: 1:28.7
Debut: 4/2/2004 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a start at third base. First Hit (4/4/2004 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in the fourth inning off of Hiroshi Kisanuki, a homer), First Homer (4/4/2004 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in the fourth inning off of Hiroshi Kisanuki, a two run jack to right)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kinney, Matthew John Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Matt High School: Bangor High School
Born: 12/16/1976 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Boston, Minnesota, San Francisco
Birthplace: Bangor, Maine Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (2008 [40])
Height: 6'5" Weight: 220 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2008 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 3/23/2008 against Orix at Seibu Dome in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kirkland, Willie Charles Positions Played: 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Southwest High School
Born: 2/17/1934 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: San Francisco, Cleveland, Washington, etc
Birthplace: Siluria, Alabama Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1968-1973 [31])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 206 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1968 133 567 518 71 128 16 0 37 89 255 0 2 104 45 7 2 3 4 6 .247 .309 .492
1969 130 536 496 57 122 17 0 26 66 217 0 0 133 36 2 4 1 6 8 .246 .302 .438
1970 118 408 369 40 92 16 1 15 32 155 6 1 81 28 6 4 3 6 8 .249 .308 .420
1971 110 332 292 23 64 17 0 14 27 118 9 0 65 29 3 2 0 2 3 .219 .294 .404
1972 114 380 346 40 92 17 0 20 52 169 5 0 66 28 1 1 0 1 6 .266 .323 .488
1973 98 280 252 23 61 5 0 14 38 108 2 1 55 24 4 1 0 0 7 .242 .417 .429
Totals 703 2503 2273 254 559 83 1 126 304 1022 22 4 504 190 23 14 7 19 38 .246 .307 .450
Biography: Reportedly always had a rabbit's foot in his back  pocket. Slugged two homers in an inning (1969 against Yomiuri off of Masaichi Kaneda and Tsuneo Horiuchi). Mashed the 2,000th homer in Hanshin history (7/16/1969 against Yomiuri at Korakuen Stadium). Drilled three homers in another game against Yomiuri (7/14/1970 at Korakuen Stadium). Worked for General Motors as a security guard after retirement from baseball. 
Career OPS: .757 HR:AB: 1:18.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: AB (1968), K (1969-1970)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kitamura, Masashi Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 6/2/1928 College: Fort Collins A&I University
Died: MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Asahi)
Birthplace: Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Mainichi Orions (1952-1954 [3])
Height: 5'5" Weight: 132 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1952 42 138 127 6 26 3 1 0 4 31 2 6 9 0 2 2 1 .205 .257 .244
1953 111 348 290 26 70 2 1 1 23 77 32 26 26 0 1 3 8 .241 .304 .266
1954 126 419 379 36 81 12 4 2 28 107 14 1 13 23 2 6 6 9 .214 .262 .282
Totals 279 905 796 68 177 17 6 3 55 215 48 45 58 2 9 11 18 .222 .277 .270
Biography: His 32 sac bunts in 1953 was a then record. 
Career OPS: .547 HR:AB: 1:265.3
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: Sac (1953)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Klaus, William Joseph Positions Played: 3B, OF
Nicknames: Billy High School: Grant High School
Born: 12/9/1928 College: N/A
Died: 12/3/2006 MLB Organization: Cubs, Boston, Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia
Birthplace: Spring Grove, Illinois Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1963 [36])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1963 62 204 183 15 47 8 2 3 22 68 1 1 35 18 1 1 0 3 3 .257 .325 .372
Totals 62 204 183 15 47 8 2 3 22 68 1 1 35 18 1 1 0 3 3 .257 .325 .372
Biography: Joined Chunichi in July, 1963. Opened an antique shop after retiring from baseball. Died of lung cancer. 
Career OPS: .697 HR:AB: 1:61.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Knight, Brandon Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Buena High School
Born: 10/1/1975 College: Ventura College
Died:  MLB Organization: Texas, NY Yankees
Birthplace: Oxnard, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (2003-2004 [24]), 
Height: 6'0" Weight: 198 pounds Nippon Ham (2005 [24])
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2003 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 3/29/2003 against Lotte at Fukuoka Dome in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Knott, Eric James Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Sebring High School
Born: 9/23/1974 College: Stetson University
Died: MLB Organization: Arizona
Birthplace: Harvey, Illinois Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2000 [45])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2000 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Ko, Eiketsu Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames: High School: Toa Shoko High School
Born: 10/20/1955 College: Taipei Taiiku Senmon Gakkou
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1980-1983 [30])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1980 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1981 30 64 61 3 11 1 1 1 5 17 0 0 16 3 0 0 1 0 0 .180 .219 .279
1982 31 78 74 4 18 3 0 0 3 21 0 1 11 3 0 0 1 4 3 .243 .269 .284
1983 9 12 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .083 .083 .083
Totals 77 154 147 7 30 4 1 1 8 39 0 1 29 6 0 0 2 4 4 .204 .234 .265
Biography: Had played in four international baseball tournaments before he was signed by Nankai as a pitcher. However, in 1981, he hurt his elbow and was converted into a position player. Won a Western League RBI title (1983). Coached the Taiwanese national team after retirement. He subsequently enrolled at Chukyo University and, after graduating, returned to Taiwan and now works at a school he once attended.
Career OPS: .499 HR:AB: 1:147.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kojima, Katsuji Positions Played: CF
Nicknames: High School: Ferrington High School
Born: 8/7/1923 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A (Hawaii Red Sox)
Birthplace: Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1952-1954 [28])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 173 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1952 92 313 270 37 76 12 10 5 58 123 3 19 38 2 8 3 5 .281 .374 .456
1953 102 284 256 26 58 11 6 4 31 93 1 35 26 1 4 3 4 .227 .300 .363
1954 61 147 132 14 37 3 2 2 12 50 0 1 19 13 1 5 2 1 .280 .347 .379
Totals 255 744 658 77 171 26 18 11 101 266 4 73 77 4 17 8 10 .260 .341 .404
Biography: :Signed ib 3/20/1952. Was let go as an economic move by the club. 
Career OPS: .745 HR:AB: 1:59.8
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Koo, Dae-sung Positions Played: P
Niciknames:  High School: Taejon High School
Born: 8/2/1969 College: 
Died:  MLB Organization: N/A (KBO) 
Birthplace: Taejon, South Korea Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix Blue Wave (2001-2004 [18], [15])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 185 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2001 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 110 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .`000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Koronka, John Vincent Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: South Lake High Shool
Born: 7/30/1980 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Cincinnati, Chicago Cubs, Texas, Cleveland, etc
Birthplace: Clearwater, Florida Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2008 [12])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2008 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: HR:AB:
Debut: 7/27/2008 against Rakuten at Osaka Dome in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kostro, Frank Jerry Positions Played: 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 4/4/1937 College: Michigan University
Died: MLB Organization: :Detroit, Los Angeles Angels, Minnesota
Birthplace: Windber, Pennsylvania Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1970 [5]). 
Height: 6'0" Weight: 195 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1970 37 48 45 3 9 2 0 1 6 14 0 0 8 2 0 1 0 0 1 .200 .250 .311
Totals 37 48 45 3 9 2 0 1 6 14 0 0 8 2 0 1 0 0 1 .200 .250 .311
Biography: Mainly played shortstop in MLB. 
Career OPS: .561 HR:AB: 1:45.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kozlowski, Benjamin Anthony Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Ben High School: Seminole High School
Born: 8/16/1980 College: Santa Fe Community College
Died: MLB Organization: Atlanta, Texas, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, etc
Birthplace: Seminole, Florida Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2008-2009 [34])
Height: 6'6" Weight: 220 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2008 26 9 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 27 9 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 3/28/2008 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kreuger, Richard Allen Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Rich High School: 
Born: 11/3/1948 College: Michigan State University
Died:  MLB Organization: Boston, Cleveland
Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1979 [19])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1979 18 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 18 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0.0
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kroon, Mark Jason Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Takayuki High Schol: Shadow Mountain High School
Born: 4/2/1973 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization:  NY Mets, San Diego, Cincinnati, Seattle, etc
Birthplace: New York, New York Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2005-2007 [42]),
Height: 6'2" Weight: 190 pounds Yomiuri (2008-2010 [42])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2005 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 47 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2007 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2008 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2010 52 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 304 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 4/2/2005 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in an eighth inning relief appearance.  First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame INudction: 


Krsnich, Michael Positions Played: SS, 3B
Nicknames: Mike High School:
Born: 9/24/1931 College:
Died: MLB Organization: Milwaukee Braves
Birthplace: West Allis, Wisconsin Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1963-1965 [67], 
Height: 6'1" Weight: 190 pounds [5]), Kintetsu Buffaloes (1966 [5]), Hanshin (1967 [28], [3[)
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1963 74 300 278 38 85 19 0 13 47 143 0 1 31 19 3 2 2 3 9 .306 .353 .514
1964 139 563 511 83 136 18 0 36 89 262 3 3 73 40 4 6 1 3 16 .266 .325 .513
1965 127 416 358 43 85 15 2 19 65 161 1 5 69 49 4 3 5 1 10 .237 .330 .450
1966 123 423 393 41 109 23 0 17 47 183 1 3 79 25 3 1 4 1 8 .277 .320 .466
1967 43 158 135 14 29 2 0 5 17 46 0 1 22 18 0 4 1 0 5 .215 .323 .341
Totals 506 1850 1675 219 444 77 2 90 265 795 5 13 274 141 14 16 13 8 48 .265 .326 .475
Biography: Of Yugoslavian ancestry. Retired after the 1966 season, but then joined Hanshin in mid-1967.
Career OPS: .801 HR:AB: 1:18.6
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Kubenka, Jeffrey S.  Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Schulenberg High School
Born:8/24/1974 College: St. Mary's University
Died:  MLB Organization: Los Angeles, Arizona, New York Mets
Birthplace: Weimar, Texas Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2001 [42])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2001 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction:N/A


Kuhaulua, Fred Mahele Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 2/23/1953 College:
Died: MLB Organization: Caklifornia
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1978 [42])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 175 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1978 25 17 15 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 .067 .125 .067
Totals 25 17 15 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 .067 .125 .067
Biography:
Career OPS: .192 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


LaCock, Ralph Pierre II Positions Played: 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School: William Howard Taft High School
Born:61/17/1952 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Chicago Cubs, Kansas City 
Birthplace: Burbank, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1981 [23])
Height: 6'3" Weight: 210 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1981 90 344 300 36 82 18 0 10 36 130 1 2 41 41 0 0 0 0 9 .273 .359 .433
Totals 90 344 300 36 82 18 0 10 36 130 1 2 41 41 0 0 0 0 9 .273 .359 .433
Biography: More well known as the son of former Hollywood Squares host Peter Marshall. 
Career OPS: .792 HR:AB: 1:30.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Ladra, Jack Positions Played: 1B, 2B, OF
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 4/11/1933 College: Fresno State University
Died: MLB Organization:
Birthplace: Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Toei Flyers (1958-1964 [23], [44])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 162 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1958 125 518 463 55 111 23 5 9 57 171 5 2 86 44 3 4 14 8 12 .240 .310 .369
1959 111 330 296 37 72 10 7 5 35 111 8 0 74 24 2 2 8 2 1 .243 .304 .375
1960 103 363 335 40 82 16 5 4 32 120 2 2 71 22 2 2 14 5 6 .245 .294 .358
1961 109 347 326 41 88 20 4 4 44 128 2 4 51 13 1 2 11 7 5 .270 .299 .393
1962 105 261 234 29 57 9 3 3 23 81 7 1 45 17 0 2 6 1 6 .244 .299 .346
1963 112 286 261 30 53 10 1 4 18 77 10 2 50 12 0 1 3 6 6 .203 .239 .295
1964 115 438 392 44 98 19 7 8 36 155 9 3 73 32 0 2 10 10 5 .250 .308 .395
Totals 780 2543 2307 276 561 107 32 37 245 843 43 14 450 164 8 15 66 39 41 .243 .296 .365
Biography: Father was Mexican and mother was Hawaiian and wife's mother was Japanese. Selected to one all star team, going 0-3 in two games (1958). Set a Pacific League record for most defensive chances by an outfielder in a game with ten and set a new league mark with ten putouts (1962). 
Career OPS: .661 HR:AB: 1:62.4
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: 3B (1964)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Laga, Michael Russell Positions Played: 1B, DH
Nicknames: Mike High School: Ramsey High School
Born: 6/14/1960 College: Farleigh Dickinson University
Died: MLB Organization: Detroit, St. Louis, San Francisco
Birthplace: Ridgewood, New Jersey Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1991-1992 [44])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1991 124 496 453 53 107 18 1 32 81 223 0 7 109 33 2 3 1 11 11 .236 .288 .492
1992 12 35 32 4 5 1 0 3 6 15 0 1 13 2 0 0 0 3 3 .156 .200 .469
Totals 136 531 485 57 112 19 1 35 87 238 0 8 122 35 2 3 1 14 14 .231 .282 .491
Biography: Lead the Pacifci League by failing to make contact with the ball on 289 swings (1991). 30 of his homers were to right and two to center in 1991. 11 of his 1991dingers  were off of lefties, which lead the league. 
Career OPS: .773 HR:AB: 1:13.9
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lambin, Chase Morrow Positions Played: 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, LF, CF, RF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Cypress Falls High School
Born: 7/7/1979 College: University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Died: MLB Organization:  NY Mets, Florida 
Birthplace: Houston, Texas Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2009 [43])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Switch Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2009 58 132 120 18 23 8 0 4 12 43 2 0 34 9 1 1 0 0 1 .208 .192 .254 .358
Totals 58 132 120 18 23 8 0 4 12 40 2 0 34 9 1 1 0 0 1 .208 .192 .254 .358
Biography: 
Career OPS: .612 HR:AB: 1:30.0
Debut: 4/7/2009 against Nippon Ham at Tokyo Dome in a start at shortstop. First Hit (4/28/2009 against Orix at Chiba Marine Stadium in the sixth inning off of Ryota Katsuki, a single to center), First Homer (5/3/2009 against Softbank at Fukuoka Dome in the seventh inning off of Toshiya Sugiuchi, a solo jack to left)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lancelotti, Richard Anthony Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: Rick, Lance High School: 
Born: 7/5/1956 College: Glassboro Junior College
Died: MLB Organization: San Diego, San Francisco
Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1987-1988 [45])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 191 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1987 121 470 403 67 88 9 1 39 83 216 0 3 114 60 7 4 0 2 10 .218 .323 .536
1988 79 305 264 33 50 7 3 19 50 120 0 7 58 32 3 2 1 1 2 .189 .275 .455
Totals 200 775 667 100 138 16 4 58 133 336 0 10 172 92 10 6 1 3 12 .207 .313 .504
Biography: The all time homer champ in U.S. minor league history, he couldn't breakthrough in the big leagues and so went to Japan. He is the first ever to win a homer title while finishing at the bottom in batting average. Homered in six straight games (6/9/1987-6/16/1987, a total of eight homers during that time, most all time during that kind streak and second only to Sadaharu Oh for a six games or more streak ).Tied a team record with eight RBIs in a game (8/2/1987 against Chunichi at Nagoya Stadium). Signed with Boston after being released on September. 6,1988. 
Career OPS: .817 HR:AB: 1:11.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (4/14/1987 against Chunichi at Nagoya Stadium)
Titles: HR (1987), SF (1988), K (1987)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Larker, Norman Howard John Positions Played: 1B
Nicknames: Norm, Kenka Larker (Fighting Larker) High School: Hazleton High School
Born: 12/27/1930 College:
Died: 3/12/2007 MLB Organizations: Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston, Atlanta, etc
Birthplace: Beaver Meadows, Pannsylvania Team (Years and [uniform number]): Toei Flyers (1965-1966 [4], [5])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 200 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1965 103 417 368 46 103 16 1 8 46 145 1 2 37 43 1 3 2 3 10 .280 .358 .394
1966 121 397 359 24 91 12 1 6 39 123 5 2 31 29 2 2 0 0 11 .253 .311 .343
Totals 224 814 727 70 194 28 2 14 85 268 6 4 68 72 3 5 2 3 21 .267 .335 .369
Biography:
Career OPS: .704 HR:AB: 1:51.9
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


LaRocca, Gregory Mark Positions Played: 1B, 2B, 3B, DH
Nicknames: Greg High School:
Born: 11/10/1972 College: University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Died: Industrial League: San Diego, Cleveland
Birthplace: Oswego, New York Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2004-2005 [43]), Yakult
Height: 5'11" Weight: 185 pounds (2006 [29]), Orix (2007-2010 [30])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2004 122 513 436 89 143 28 2 40 101 295 0 2 66 52 3 23 11 7 12 .333 .328 .425 .677
2005 80 296 267 40 81 12 1 18 56 149 0 1 30 18 0 10 0 0 8 .289 .303 .368 .558
2006 103 436 379 58 108 14 0 18 63 176 0 3 52 34 3 20 2 1 6 .313 .285 .372 .464
2007 136 576 503 79 144 29 0 27 79 254 0 6 74 39 4 28 2 1 11 .250 .206 .366 .505
2008 26 105 89 12 15 4 0 1 9 22 0 1 14 8 0 7 0 0 3 .143 .169 .286 .247
2009 74 291 261 28 75 16 0 12 43 127 0 1 36 17 0 12 0 0 4 .282 .287 .357 .487
2010 42 158 133 16 34 8 0 7 21 63 0 1 18 15 0 9 0 1 3 .171 .256 .367 .474
Totals 583 2375 2068 322 600 111 3 123 372 1086 0 15 290 183 10 109 15 10 47 .290 .376 .525
Biography: Suffered a string of injuries in 2005, including a severe hamstring pull shortly after Opening Day. Nevertheless, his release was something of a suprise considering what he did for them offensively. But Hiroshima didn't want to pay him what he was worth and so he went to Yakult. Was released by Yakult after an injury informed season and picked up by Orix. His 28 HBP in 2007 is a pro yakyu record. 100th homer (8/28/2007 against Softbank at Kobe Green Stadium in the fourth inning off of Tsuyoshi Wada, a solo jack to left). Had reconstructive right elbow surgery in May, 2008 and missed the rest of the season, undergoing Tommy John surgery to fix it. Was hit on the righthand by a pitch from Softbank reliever Masahiko Morifuku at the end of July, 2009 and missed the rest of the season with a fracture. It was also his 100th Japanese career HBP, 13th moust all time. Broke his pinky finger in April, 2010 and played with it after having a plate inserted in it. However, he came down with a back problem in May and that would effectively be it for his season and his career in Japan. Also scouted while he plays in Japan. 100th homer (8/28/2007 against Softbank at Kobe Green Stadium in the fourth inning off of Tsuyoshi Wada, a solo jack to left). Scouted for Orix after retirement.  Official Homepage   Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .901 HR:AB: 1:16.8
Debut: 4/2/2004 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a start at second base. First Hit (4/2/2004 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in the ninth inning off of Hitoki Iwase, an RBI single to center), First Homer (4/9/2004 against Yokohama at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium off of Pete Walker in the third inning, a two run jack)
Titles: HBP (2004, 2007), OBP (2004), SLG (2004), Best Nine (2004, 2007)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Latham, Christopher Joseph Positions Played: CF
Nicknames: Chris High School:  Basic High School
Born: 5/26/1973 College: N/A
Died:  MLB Organization: Los Angeles, Minnesota, Colorado, Toronto, etc
Birthplace: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2003 [31])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 195 pounds
Bats: Switch Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2003 60 146 131 21 29 6 1 7 17 58 0 0 59 14 1 1 4 2 0 .221 .301 .443
Totals 60 146 131 21 29 6 1 7 17 58 0 0 59 14 1 1 4 2 0 .221 .301 .443
Biography: Spent 2004 season in Japanese minors. 
Career OPS: .744 HR:AB: 1:18.7
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Law, Vance Aaron Positions Played: 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 10/1/1956 College: Brigham Young University
Died: MLB Organization: Pittsburgh,  Chicago White Sox, Montreal, etc
Birthplace: Boise, Idaho Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1990 [2])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1990 122 510 457 69 143 24 1 29 78 256 3 3 83 45 3 2 2 4 14 .313 .375 .560
Totals 122 510 457 69 143 24 1 29 78 256 3 3 83 45 3 2 2 4 14 .313 .375 .560
Biography: Father Was Vernon Law. 
Career OPS: .935 HR:AB: 1:15.8
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: GIDP (1990), SLG (1990), Best Nine (1990)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Leach, Brent Allen Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Brandon High School
Born: 11/18/1982 College: Delta State University, University of Mississippi
Died: MLB Organization: Los Angeles
Birthplace: Flowood, Mississippi Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2011 [24])
Height: 6'5" Weight: 205 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2011 8 13 13 1 4 1 0  0 1 5 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 .250 .308 .308 .385
Totals 8 13 13 1 4 1 0 0 1 5 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 .250 .308 .308 .385
 Biography: 
Career OPS: .693 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 7/28/2011 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a start. First Hit (7/28/2011 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in the fifth inning off of Carlos Torres, a single to right), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lee, Beom-ho Positions Played: 1B, 3B, DH
Nicknames: High School: Daegu High School
Born: 11/25/1981 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A (KBO)
Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea Team (Years and [uniform number]): Softbank (2010 [8]
Height: 6'0" Weight: 205 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2010 48 139 124 11 28 4 0 4 8 44 3 0 33 11 0 1 1 0 2 .185 .226 .294 .355
Totals 48 139 124 11 28 4 0 4 8 44 3 0 33 11 0 1 1 0 2 .185 .226 .294 .355
Biography: Batted .265 with an 821 OPS with 164 homers in ten seasons the KBO for Hanwha. Also won a p;air of Gold Gloves at third base and was named to Korea's WBC contingent in 2006 and 2009, batting .400 with three homers and seven RBIs in the latter tournament. Also played in 615 consecutive games at one juncture of his career. Became a free agent at the end of the schedule and signed with Softbank in November. Re-signed with Hanwha after the Hawks decided not to bring him back for 2011. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .649 HR:AB: 1:31.0
Debut: 3/20/2010 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome in a start at DH. First Hit (3/22/2010 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome in the seventh inning off of Takayuki Kanamori, a single to left), First Homer (4/9/2010 against Nippon Ham at Fukuoka Dome in the seventh inning off of Hirotoshi Masui, a solo jaxk to left)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lee, Byung-kyu Positions Played: CF, RF
Nicknames: Cheoktoma, Byun High School: Changchung High School
Born: 10/25/1974 College: Dankook University
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2007-2009 [7])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2007 132 508 478 43 125 23 1 9 46 177 3 3 108 23 3 1 0 2 8 .250 .262 .295 .370
2008 105 448 418 40 106 16 2 16 65 174 5 1 93 23 0 1 1 2 13 .292 .254 .293 .416
2009 28 107 101 14 22 3 0 3 8 34 1 0 33 5 0 0 0 0 4 .154 .218 .255 .337
Totals 265 1063 997 97 253 42 3 28 119 385 9 4 234 51 3 2 1 4 25 .254 .290 .386
Biography: His nickname was after a horse in the Three Kingdoms Tales. Named Rookie of the Year in 1997 as a member of the KBO's LG Twins and lead that circuit in hits four times (1999-2001, 2005), Hurt his left knee in 2003, causing him to change his approach from being a power hitter to more of a contact guy, winning a batting title in 2005. Also played on Korea's WBC contingent in 2006. Became a free agent during the 2006 offseason and was signed by Chunichi. However, he hasn't really hit and his seeming disregard for hustling in the outfield has lead to a lot of grumbling by fans and the media. In fact, he had zero asists in 2007, a rare feat for an outfielder qualifying for the batting title, though a pretty strong posteseaosn performance compensated for thgat somewhat. Unfortunately, he stunk it up in 2008, including in the postseaon, and was not only left off the Korean olympic team, but also its WBC nine. He then lost his starting job when the 2009 campaign opened. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .676 HR:AB: 1:35.6
Debut: 3/30/2007 against Yakult at Nagoya Dome in a start in center. First Hit (3/30/2007 against Yakult at Nagoya Dome in the eighth inning off of Masao Kida, a double to left), First Homer (4/14/2007 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium in the eighth inning off of Tomohiro Umetsu, a solo jack to left)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lee, Corey Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 12/26/1974 College: North Carolina State University
Died: MLB Organization: Texas, Chicago WS, NY Yankees, Anaheim
Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (2005-2006 [17], [67])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 185 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2005 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 11 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .167 .000
Totals 20 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .167 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .167 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 7/18/2005 against Lotte at Sapporo Dome in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lee, Genkoku Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: 
Born: 5/10/1948 College: N/A
Died:  MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo Orions (1967 [29])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1967 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lee, Hye-cheon Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Pusan Commercial High School
Born: 3/12/1979 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A (KBO)
Birthplace: Pusan, South Korea Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (2009-2010 [49])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 213 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2009 42 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2010 19 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 61 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 5/4/2009 against Hiroshima at Matsuda Stadium in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lee Jong-beom Positions Played: SS, 3B, LF
Nicknames: High School: Kongju Number One High School
Born: 8/15/1970 College:
Died: KBO Organization: Haitai Tigers
Birthplace: Kongju, South Korea Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1998-2001 [8], [7])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 160 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1998 67 290 244 38 69 11 3 10 23 116 3 1 33 36 2 6 18 8 4 .283 .387 .475
1999 123 484 424 76 101 20 5 9 33 158 13 2 62 38 1 7 24 7 6 .238 .310 .373
2000 113 465 414 58 114 26 2 8 37 168 13 2 70 28 0 8 11 8 6 .275 .332 .406
2001 8 13 13 2 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .154 .154 .231
Totals 311 1252 1095 174 286 58 10 27 99 445 29 5 169 105 3 21 53 23 16 .261 .337 .406
Biography: Was considered the Korean Ichiro and was a two time Korea Series MVP before signing with Chunichi, a transaction that cost the Dragons 450 million yen for Lee's contract. However, his Japanese career was marred by injury, especially by a pitch that hit him and caused a fracture in the first half of 1998, causing him to miss the second half of the schedule. Went back to the KBO  in May, 2001 and is now with the Kia Tigers. 
Career OPS: .743 HR:AB: 1:40.6
Debut: 4/3/1998 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Stadium. First Hit (4/4/1998 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium), First Homer (4/8/1998 against Hanshin at Nagoya Dome)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lee, Leon Positions Played: 1B, 2B, 3B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Grand Union High School
Born: 12/4/1952 College:
Died: MLB Organization: Los Angeles 
Birthplace: Bakersfield, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte Orions (1978-1982 [7]), 
Height: 6'0" Weight: 190 pounds Taiyo Whales (1983-1985 [2]), Yakult (1986-1987 [2])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1978 128 500 471 59 149 26 6 19 73 244 2 1 74 20 0 6 6 2 17 .316 .351 .518
1979 128 530 484 77 147 21 1 35 93 275 0 3 66 39 5 4 4 1 21 .304 .358 .568
1980 128 545 486 85 165 22 0 41 116 310 1 5 48 47 3 6 2 2 19 .340 .401 .638
1981 107 441 395 50 119 17 0 13 62 175 1 5 41 39 3 1 1 3 14 .301 .361 .403
1982 128 524 481 50 136 22 0 22 78 224 0 4 65 37 2 2 0 3 20 .283 .334 .466
1983 128 543 472 83 136 27 1 30 98 255 0 5 68 64 5 2 1 3 16 .288 .366 .540
1984 130 550 480 66 154 25 1 21 84 244 0 5 60 65 8 0 6 2 23 .321 .398 .508
1985 128 546 462 65 140 21 0 31 110 254 0 7 77 74 10 3 6 3 11 .303 .397 .550
1986 130 547 483 73 154 19 0 34 97 275 0 5 79 57 14 2 2 1 17 .319 .389 .569
1987 120 492 453 60 136 14 1 22 73 218 0 2 60 37 4 0 0 0 19 .300 .352 .481
Totals 1255 5218 4667 668 1436 214 10 268 884 2474 4 42 638 479 54 26 28 20 177 .308 .372 .530
Biography: Younger brother of Leron Lee. Drove in a Central League record ten runs in a game (8/10/1985 against Hiroshima). Became first black man to manage a Japanese team. (4/2003). Managed in the minors for the Mets after leaving Orix. 
Career OPS: .902 HR:AB: 1:17.4
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: TB (1980), IBB (1985), GIDP (1978-1980, 1984, 1986), Best Nine (1980, 1986)
Managerial Record: Orix (2003) 41-76-3
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lee, Leron Positions Played: 1B, LF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Grand Union High School
Born: 3/4/1948 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organizations: St. Louis, San Diego, Cleveland, Los Angeles
Birthplace: Bakersfield, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte Orions (1977-1987 [5])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 196 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right :
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1977 124 512 467 74 148 30 3 34 109 286 0 6 106 36 5 3 9 10 4 .317 .365 .612
1978 126 514 461 76 146 22 0 30 88 258 1 3 86 41 16 8 3 5 6 .317 .380 .560
1979 126 516 471 79 157 28 3 28 95 275 0 2 61 38 8 5 2 1 8 .333 .388 .584
1980 127 530 489 88 175 15 1 33 90 291 0 5 58 33 9 3 1 0 9 .358 .398 .595
1981 125 501 447 58 135 11 2 19 71 207 0 3 57 48 3 3 5 2 8 .302 .371 .463
1982 84 362 322 53 105 11 0 15 60 161 0 1 37 36 5 3 1 0 9 .326 .398 .500
1983 126 524 479 71 152 26 1 25 82 255 0 3 63 41 3 1 2 1 15 .317 .370 .532
1984 129 553 485 84 150 23 2 31 88 270 1 2 62 58 3 7 5 2 11 .309 .389 .557
1985 115 510 451 87 148 21 1 28 94 255 1 4 53 48 0 6 1 1 11 .328 .397 .565
1986 129 541 483 75 160 18 0 31 94 271 0 3 55 53 1 2 1 1 25 .331 .397 .561
1987 104 422 379 41 103 15 0 9 41 145 0 2 52 41 11 0 3 1 9 .272 .341 .383
Totals 1315 5485 4934 786 1579 220 13 283 912 2674 3 34 690 473 64 41 33 24 115 .320 .382 .542
Biography: Warren Cromartie called him "Godfather." Was invited to Japan by Jim Lefebvre, who was a Lotte coach at the time. His 11 straight games with an RBI was a new Pacific League record. Was blamed by Lotte manager Masaichi Kaneda for not winning the pennant because he didn't win the Triple Crown. Boy, that's an interesting leap in logic. Selected to four all star teams (1977, 1979-1981). His .320 lifetime average was the highest in history for any player with 4000 or more at bats until it was exceeded by Hiromitsu Ochiai in 1989. Had an 11 game RBI streak, a Pacific League record (5/7-5/19/1977). Was all time homer and hits leader among foreign players until those were eclipsed by Tuffy Rhodes in 2003 and 2008 respectively. 
Career OPS: .924 HR:AB: 1:17.4
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: Batting (1980), Hits (1980), 2B (1977), HR (1977), RBI (1977), TB (1977), IBB (1978, 1980), GIDP (1986), SLG (1977), Best Nine (1977, 1980, 1984-1985)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lee, Raihatsu Positions Played: OF, DH
Nicknames:  High School:
Born: 6/28/1956 College: 
Died:  MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1982-1983 [29])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 171 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1982 10 35 33 3 6 0 0 2 4 12 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 .182 .229 .364
1983 15 48 41 6 10 2 0 1 5 15 1 1 1 5 0 0 0 1 1 .244 .319 .366
Totals 25 83 74 9 16 2 0 3 9 27 12 1 5 6 0 1 0 1 1 .216 .324 .365
Biography: Managed the Taiwan national baseball team after retirement before going on to managed the China Trust Whales in that country's pro leagues. 
Career OPS: .689 HR:AB: 1:24.7
Debut: First hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lee, Sang-hoon Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Samson High School: 
Born: 3/11/1971 College: Korea University
Died:  MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1998-1999 [17])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1998 11 8 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .125 .000
1999 36 28 24 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 3 0 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 .042 .080 .083
Totals 47 36 31 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 3 0 12 2 0 0 0 0 1 .032 .091 .065
Biography: 
Career OPS: .156 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut:  5/9/1998 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in a relief appearance. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lee, Seung-yeop Positions Played: 1B, LF, DH
Nicknames: The Lion King, Sun-chan High School: Kyeongbuk High School
Born: 8/18/1976 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A (Samsung KBO)
Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2004-2005 [36]), Yomiuri
Height: 6'0" Weight: 187 pounds (2006-2010 [33], [25]), Orix (2011 [3])
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2004 100 382 333 50 80 20 4 14 50 150 1 3 88 42 0 3 1 2 6 .284 .240 .328 .450
2005 117 445 408 64 106 25 2 30 82 225 0 3 79 33 2 1 5 4 9 .311 .260 .315 .551
2006 143 592 524 101 169 30 0 41 108 322 0 7 126 56 3 5 5 1 5 .325 .323 .389 .615
2007 137 583 541 84 148 29 2 30 74 271 2 1 119 38 0 1 4 3 8 .292 .274 .322 .501
2008 45 170 153 21 38 4 0 8 27 66 0 0 37 11 0 6 1 0 3 .244 .248 .324 .431
2009 77 257 223 33 51 9 0 16 36 108 0 1 65 28 4 5 1 2 1 .215 .229 .327 .484
2010 56 108 92 13 15 1 0 5 11 31 1 0 26 12 0 3 1 0 0 .250 .163 .280 .337
Totals 675 2537 2274 366 607 118 8 144 388 1173 4 15 540 220 9 24 18 12 32 .267 .336 .516
Biography: One story has it that he intentionally flunked the entrance exam to Hanyang University so that his father would allow him to play pro ball. Was a pitcher coming out of High School, but hurt his elbow shortly after joining Samsung and was converted into a first baseman. Batted .305 with 324 homers and 948 RBIs during his KBO career. Tried to find a job in MLB, but was offered only minor league contracts and so chose to go with Lotte. Belted 54 homers in 1999 to set a new Korean record. The Asian home run record holder with 56 in 2003, breaking Sadaharu Oh's mark of 55. His number 36 is retired in Korea and he is only one of three players to eclipse the 300 homer barrier there and carted off five MVP awards and an equal number of homer crowns. Had a tough time his first year against much better pitching than what he was used to in Korea and was often platooned and even had a spell in the Japanese minors. Along with Benny Agbayani and Matt Franco, was part of the first trio ever for foreign players in Japanese history to go back to back to back in an inning (9/21/2004 against Seibu at Seibu Dome off of Chiang Chia-chiah). Learned to play left before the 2005 campaign and as the season wore on he began to get more locked in, though he had trouble against lefthanders. Connected for three homers in the Japan Series in 2005 to help the Marines sweep Hanshin. Pounded five homers, including one off of Dontrelle Willis, in ther WBC (2006). Also had a game winning two run clout against Japan off of Hirotoshi Ishii. His deal was up after the 2005 campaign and he was signed by Yomiuri. Started off hot in 2006 and opened a big lead in the homer race, but he began having trouble with a knee and even though he hit southpaws well, he lost the homer title.  He was going to take another shot at the majors and there was interest from a few teams, including Pittsburgh, but his doubts about what MLB scouts might think about his knee problem caused him to remain in Japan with a huge pay boost. Not much with the glove, though. Owned Daisuke Matsuzaka and Kei Igawa. Hit 8,000th Giants homer since the split into two leagues (5/5/2007 against Yakult at Tokyo Dome in the fourth inning off of Kosuke Matsui, a two run blast to leftcenter). Signed with Orix as a free agent. 100th homer (7/1/2007 against Hiroshima at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium off of Takahiro Aoki in the second inning, a two run blast to right, in his 432nd game). Three homer game (9/7/2007 against Hanshin at Tokyo Dome). Selected to two all star teams (2005-2006). Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .852 HR:AB: 1:15.8
Debut: 3/27/2004 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in a start at DH. Firat Hit (3/27/2004 against Seibu at Seibu Dome in the first inning off of Daisuke Matsuzaka, an RBI double against the rightfield wall), First Homer (4/4/2004 against Daiei at Chiba Marine Stadium in the fourth inning off of Nagisa Arakaki, a two run jack completely out of the ballpark and into a parking lot beyond the rightfield stands and broke a car window)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lee, Terry Positions Played: 1B, DH
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 12/2/1955 College: Cal Poly Pomona University
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1983 [77])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1983 44 158 144 22 46 8 0 10 29 84 0 2 38 12 1 0 1 0 4 .319 .367 .583
Totals 44 158 144 22 46 8 0 10 29 84 0 2 38 12 1 0 1 0 4 .319 .367 .583
Biography:
Career OPS: .950 HR:AB: 1:14.4
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lefebvre, James Kenneth Positions Played: 1B, 2B, 3B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Morningside High School
Born: 7/7/1942 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Los Angeles Dodgers 
Birthplace: Inglewood, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte Orions (1973-1976 [1], [88], 
Height: 6'0" Weight: 185 pounds [5])
Bats: Switch Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1973 111 442 400 50 106 12 2 29 63 209 8 2 60 27 0 5 1 2 5 .265 .318 .523
1974 82 310 279 37 79 12 2 14 52 137 3 0 32 25 3 3 1 4 3 .283 .349 .491
1975 47 168 151 13 39 5 0 9 24 71 3 1 19 10 3 3 1 0 2 .258 .315 .470
1976 90 297 268 22 65 8 0 8 37 97 1 3 36 23 2 2 2 2 7 .243 .304 .362
Totals 330 1217 1098 122 289 37 4 60 176 514 15 6 147 85 8 13 5 8 17 .263 .322 .468
Biography: Was just the second man in Japanese history to homer from both sides of the plate in a game (5/30/1975 against Taiyo). Coached for Lotte after retirement before taking a coaching job with the Dodgers and then San Francisco. Later managed at Seattle and the Cubs. 
Career OPS: .790 HR:AB: 1:18.3
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Leftwich, Philip Dale Positions Played: P
Nicknames: Phil High School: Brookville High School
Born: 5/19/1969 College: Radford University
Died:  MLB Organization: California
Birthplace: Lynchburg, Virginia Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu B uffaloes (1998-1999 [32])
Height: 6'5" Weight: 205 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1998 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1999 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Leicester, John David Positions Played:
Nicknames: High School: Palisades High School
Born: 2/7/1979 College: University of Memphis
Died: MLB Organization: Chicago Cubs, Texas, Baltimore
Birthplace: Mariposa, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2009-2010 [24])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 220 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2009 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2010 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 5/30/2009 against Yokohama at Kobe Green Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lemon, Donald Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: 
Born: 6/2/1967 College: Tuskegee University
Died:  MLB Organization: Florida
Birthplace: Michigan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (2000 [33])
Height: 6'4" Weight: 215 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2000 32 28 24 1 2 2 0 0 3 4 4 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 1 .083 .083 .167
Totals 32 28 24 1 2 2 0 0 3 4 4 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 1 .083 .083 .167
Biography: 
Career OPS: .250 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 4/6/2000 against Hanshin at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a start. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lerew, Anthony Allen Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Northern High School
Born: 10/28/1982 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Atlanta, Kansas City
Birthplace: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Team (Years and [uniform number]): Softbank (2011 [57])
Height: 6'3" Weight: 210 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2011
Totals
Biography: 
Career OPS: HR:AB:
Debut: 5/5/2011 against Rakuten at Fukuoka Dome in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A

Lesley, Bradley Jay Positions Played: P
Nicknames: The Animal High School: 
Born: 9/11/1958 College: Merced Junior College
Died:  MLB Organization: Cincinnati, Milwaukee
Birthplace: Turlock, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1986-1987 [50])
Height: 6'6" Weight: 220 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1986 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1987 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lewis, Colby Preston Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Bakersfield North High School
Born: 8/2/1979 College: Bakersfield Community College
Died: MLB Organization: Texas, Detroit, Oakland
Birthplace: Bakersfield, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2008-2009 [11])
Height: 6'4" Weight: 215 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2008 26 57 47 2 5 1 0 2 5 12 9 1 21 0 0 0 0 0 1 .067 .106 .094 .255
2009 29 59 52 4 9 0 0 3 3 18 4 0 22 3 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .173 .218 .346
Totals 55 116 99 6 14 1 0 5 8 30 13 1 43 3 0 0 0 0 1 .141 .165 .303
Biography: One of his 2009 homers was reputed to have traveled almost 500 feet and it completely left Matsuda Stadium. 
Career OPS: .468 HR:AB: 1:19.8
Debut: 3/29/2008 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a start. First Hit (5/13/1008 against Hanshin at Toyama Alpen Stadium in the second inning off of Scott Atchison, a two run double to rightcenter), First Homer (5/18/2008 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in the third inning off of Hiroshi Kisanuki, a solo jack to rightcenter)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Ley, Terrence Richard Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School:
Born: 2/21/1947 College: Oregon University
Died:  MLB Organization: New York Yankees, Texas, Cleveland
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham (1974-1975 [3], [17])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP  SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1974 14 15 14 2 5 2 0 0 1 7 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 .357 .400 .500
1975 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 25 15 14 2 5 2 0 0 1 7 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 .357 .400 .500
Biography: 
Career OPS: .900 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lezcano, Sixto Joaquin Curras Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Cernando Carrejo High School
Born: 11/28/1953 College:
Died: MLB Organization: Milwaukee, St. Louis, San Diego, Philadelphia, etc
Birthplace: Arecibo, Puerto Rico Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1987 [18])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 175 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1987 20 72 69 4 15 0 0 3 7 24 0 0 17 3 1 0 0 1 3 .217 .250 .348
Totals 20 72 69 4 15 0 0 3 7 24 0 0 17 3 1 0 0 1 3 .217 .250 .348
Biography: Two of his homers were in one game off of Yomiuri's Yuji Mizuno. 
Career OPS: .598 HR:AB: 1:23.0
Debut: First Homer (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Liefer, Jeffrey David Positions Played: 1B, RF, DH
Nicknames: Jeff High School: Upland High School
Born: 8/17/1974 College: Cal State Long Beach
Died: MLB Organization:  Chicago WS, Tamapa Bay, Montreal, etc
Birthplace: Fontana, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (2006-2007 [40])
Height: 6'3" Weight: 195 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2006 49 158 143 24 36 9 1 13 32 86 0 0 35 13 1 2 0 1 2 .297 .252 .323 .601
2007 47 150 138 19 36 9 0 8 28 69 0 0 42 11 1 1 1 0 2 .310 .261 .320 .500
Totals 96 308 281 45 72 18 1 21 60 155 0 0 77 24 2 3 1 1 4 .256 .321 .552
Biography: Suffered a frascture during the 2006 season. Was mostly a platoon player against righthanders.
Career OPS: .873 HR:AB: 1:13.4
Debut: 4/25/2006 against Nippon Ham at Seibu Dome. First Hit (4/25/2006 against Nippon Ham at Seibu Dome off of Yoshinori Tateyama, a single to right), First Homer (5/5/2006 against Softbank at Seibu Dome in the seventh inning off of Kazumi Saito, a solo jack to center)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction : N/A


Lim, Chong-yong Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kwangju Jinhyeung High School
Born: 6/4/1976 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A (KBO)
Birthplace: Kwangju, South Korea Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (2008-2011 [12])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2008 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 57 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2010 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2011 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 229 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 3/28/2008 against Yomiuri at Meiji Jingu Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lin, En-yu Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 3/25/1981  College:
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Rakuten (2007 [29])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2007 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 4/13/2007 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lin, Wei-zhu Positions Played: 1B, LF, CF, RF, DH
Nicknames: Lin-chan High School: Yanagawa High School
Born: 1/22/1979 College: Kinki University
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Taichung, Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (2004-2011 [31])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 167 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2004 3 7 7 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .143 .143 .286
2005 8 14 12 3 5 0 0 1 2 8 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 .750 .417 .500 .667
2006 67 82 76 12 23 4 1 5 13 44 0 0 24 6 1 0 0 0 0 .375 .303 .354 .579
2007 115 442 418 51 122 17 3 15 58 190 0 4 89 20 1 0 1 0 5 .269 .292 .321 .455
2008 66 189 177 17 44 6 2 2 13 60 0 1 31 10 0 1 1 0 4 .120 .249 .291 .339
2009 56 102 96 4 20 3 1 3 11 34 0 0 16 6 0 0 1 0 2 .190 .208 .255 .354
2010 69 144 135 13 39 10 1 4 22 63 0 2 24 6 1 1 1 0 2 .412 .289 .319 .467
2011 63 92 90 2 15 3 0 1 5 21 0 1 14 1 0 0 1 0 2 .111 .167 .174 .233
Totals 447 1072 1011 102 269 44 8 31 125 422 0 8 203 51 3 2 5 0 15 .266 .300 .417
Biography: Started playing baseball in fifth grade. Saw the Koshien Tournament on tv as a youngster and decided he wanted to play in it, so he came to Japan after junior high. Slugged either 47 or 53 homers in high school, depending on who you want to believe. Couldn't play his senior year, though, due to age restrictions. His father also died from an illness whle he was in high school. Was his team's cleanup hitter in college, winning a batting title (spring 1999) and garnering two Best Nine nominations. Finished with five homers and a .282 average for his university career. Drafted on the seventh round (2002). Has very good batspeed, but has had trouble with breaking pitches and pitch recognition, though he experienced a big improvement in 2007. Didn't play at all in 2003 due to a knee injury. Used mostly as a pinch hitter his first three years. Played at Athens for Taiwan in 2004 and for his country's WBC squad in 2006. Suffered a shoulder injury in 2007 and his career could be on the line because of it. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .717 HR:AB: 1:32.6
Debut: 10/10/2004 against Yomiuri at Koshien Stadium in a sixth inning pinch hit appearance. First Hit (10/11/2004 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in the first inning off of Shugo Fujii, an RBI double), First Homer (10/4/2005 against Yokohama at Koshien Stadium in the fourth inning off of Daisuke Miura, a solo jack to right). 
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lin, Yi-hao Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: 
Born: 1/2/1991 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Xinzhu Prefecture, Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2010 [96])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2010 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 8/7/2010 against Hiroshima at Tokyo Dome in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lin, Ying-chieh Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 5/1/1981 College:
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Taiwan Team (Years and [uniform number]): Rakuten (2006-2008 [91])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 190 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2006 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2007 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2008 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 3/26/2006 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome in a atart. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Linares, Julio Positions Played: PH
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 12/26/1940 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Puerto Rico Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1971 [30])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1971 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Released soon after making his debut in Japan. 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Linares, Omar Positions Played: 1B, 3B
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 10/23/1967 College: Pinar Del Rio University
Died: MLB Organization: N/A (Former Cuban National team member)
Birthplace: Pinar Del Rio, Cuba Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (2002-2004 [44])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 224 pounds
Bats: Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2002 16 51 46 2 8 0 0 1 5 11 0 0 19 5 0 0 0 0 1 .174 .255 .239
2003 56 162 144 18 33 9 0 6 28 60 1 0 49 15 1 2 0 0 0 .333 .229 .311 .417
2004 60 182 159 19 45 7 0 4 28 64 0 2 45 21 0 0 0 0 3 .327 .283 .363 .403
Totals 132 395 349 39 86 16 0 11 61 135 1 2 113 41 1 2 0 0 4 .246 .327 .387
Biography: Joined Chunichi in June, 2002. Bad knees effectifvely torpedoed his first season in Japan.
Career OPS: .714 HR:AB 1:31.7
Debut: 7/23/2002 as the starting first baseman against Hiroshima at Nagoya Dome. He struckout in his first at bat against Hiroki Kuroda. First Hit (7/23/2002 against Hiroshima at Nagoya Dome off of Hiroki Kuroda, an RBI single to left), First Homer (7/27/2002 against Hanshin at Koshien Stadium in the first inning off of Buddy Carlyle, a two run jack to left)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lind, Jackson Hugh Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3b
Nicknames: Jack High School:
Born: 6/8/1946 College: Arizona State University
Died: MLB Organization: Milwaukee
Birthplace: Denver, Colorado Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1977 [5])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 170 pounds
Bats: Switch Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1977 65 227 198 24 47 5 2 9 23 83 0 1 48 23 0 5 1 1 2 .237 .330 .419
Totals 65 227 198 24 47 5 2 9 23 83 0 1 48 23 0 5 1 1 2 .237 .330 .419
Biography:
Career OPS: .749 HR:AB: 1:22.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Linden, Todd Anthony Positions Played: LF, RF
Nicknames: High School: Central Kitsap High School
Born: 6/30/1980 College: LSU, University of Washington
Died: MLB Organization:  San Francisco, Florida, Cleveland, Oakland, etc
Birthplace: Edmonds, Washington Team (Years and [uniform number]): Rakuten (2009-2010 [3])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 215 pounds
Bats: Switch Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2009 73 317 284 47 83 22 0 12 37 141 0 0 105 32 1 1 2 5 5 .282 .292 .366 .496
2010 53 189 162 18 30 5 0 5 18 50 0 2 64 21 0 4 1 0 3 .233 .185 .291 .309
Totals 126 506 446 65 113 27 0 17 55 191 0 2 169 53 1 5 3 5 8 .253 .338 .428
Biography: Signed with Rakuten in June, 2009. Was suspended for ten days after getting into a heated atgument with manager Katsuya Nomura and his coaches in October, causing him to miss the first round of the playoffs. Nevertheless, they re-signed him for 2010, but he continued to have problems relating to his coaches and it was exacerbated by lackluster hitting. In August, after being ejected by t he umpire during a game with Orix, he got into it with manager Marty Brown and was fined by the team and suspended for the remainder of the schedule and later released. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .766 HR:AB: 1:26.2
Debut: 7/2/2009 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome in a start in rightfield. First Hit ( 7/2/2009 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome inthe second inning off of Yu Darvish, a single to left in his first plate appearance), First Homer (7/7/2009 against Lotte at Fukushima in the seventh inning off of Naoyuki Shimizu, a solo jack to center)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Liriano, Nelson Arturo Bonilla Positions Played: 2B
Nicknames: High School: Jose Dibo High School
Born: 6/3/1964 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Toronto, Minnesota, Kansas City, Colorado, etc
Birthplace: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1999 [64])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 172 pounds
Bats: Switch Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1999 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Was playing in the Mexican League when Chunichi signed him. Joined Chunichi in June, 1999.
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 7/21/1999 against Yomiuri. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lis, Joseph Anthony Positions Played: 1B, DH
Nicknames: Joe High School: Somerville High School
Born: 8/15/1946 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Philadelphia, Minnesota, Cleveland, Seattle
Birthplace: Somerville, New Jersey Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1978 [42])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 195 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1978 95 294 262 22 54 9 0 6 30 81 1 2 57 27 0 2 0 4 3 .206 .283 .309
Totals 95 294 262 22 54 9 0 6 30 81 1 2 57 27 0 2 0 4 3 .206 .283 .309
Biography: Slugged six homers in spring training, but then could only go yard six times during the regular season.
Career OPS: .592 HR:AB: 1:43.7
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Llenas, Winston Enriquillo Davilla Positions Played: 1B, 3B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School:  Santiago High School
Born: 9/23/1943 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Califonria
Birthplace: Santiago, Dominican Republic Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiheiyo Club Lions (1976 [])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1976 101 317 300 30 68 3 0 6 19 89 9 0 40 7 0 1 11 8 7 .227 .247 .297
Totals 101 317 300 30 68 3 0 6 19 89 9 0 40 7 0 1 11 8 7 .227 .247 .297
Biography:
Career OPS: .544 HR:AB: 1:50.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Locklear, Gene Positions Played: OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Norristown High School
Born: 7/19/1949 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Cincinnati, San Diego, New York Yankees
Birthplace: Lamberton, North Carolina Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nippon Ham 1978 [30])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1978 108 374 354 40 85 24 2 8 38 137 0 4 54 15 1 3 4 4 6 .240 .275 .387
Totals 108 374 354 40 85 24 2 8 38 137 0 4 54 15 1 3 4 4 6 .240 .275 .387
Biography: Became a painter after retirement. 
Career OPS: .662 HR:AB: 1:44.3
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Loe, Kameron David Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Granada Hills High School
Born: 9/10/1981 College: Cal State Northridge
Died: MLB Organization: 
Birthplace: Simi Valley, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Softbank (2009 [00])
Height: 6'8" Weight: 220 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2009 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 4/7/2009 against Rakuten at Miyagi Prefectural Stadium in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Logan, Johnny Positions Played: 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: 
Born: 3/23/1927 College: N/A
Died:  MLB Organization: Boston, Milwaukee Braves, Pittsburgh
Birthplace: Endicott, New York Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1964 [1])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 175 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1964 96 279 254 23 48 4 0 7 23 73 1 4 41 16 0 4 1 2 9 .189 .245 .287
Totals 96 279 254 23 48 4 0 7 23 73 1 4 41 16 0 4 1 2 9 .189 .245 .287
Biography: 
Career OPS: .532 HR:AB: 1:36.3
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lolich, Ronald John Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: Ron High School:
Born: 9/19/1946 College: Portland State University
Died: MLB Organization: Chicago WS, Cleveland
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1974-1975 [22]),
Height: 6'1" Weight: 185 pounds Kintetsu Buffaloes (1976 [55])
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1974 95 365 330 48 83 11 2 27 62 179 1 5 66 27 1 2 1 0 6 .252 .308 .542
1975 123 500 449 47 99 15 0 22 66 180 1 4 73 38 1 8 3 0 10 .220 .291 .401
1976 54 158 152 16 40 4 1 7 23 67 0 1 31 5 0 0 1 0 5 .263 .285 .441
Totals 272 1023 931 111 222 30 3 56 151 426 2 10 170 70 2 10 5 0 21 .238 .296 .458
Biography: Brother of Mickey Lolich. Was released  by Kintetsu in July. 
Career OPS: .754 HR:AB: 1:16.6
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Loman, Douglas Edward Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 5/9/1958 College: Cal State Bakersfield
Died: MLB Organization: Milwaukee
Birthplace: Bakersfield, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1986 [5])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 185 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1986 126 506 470 53 137 26 4 14 75 213 1 2 54 30 10 3 14 10 8 .291 .337 .453
Totals 126 506 470 53 137 26 4 14 75 213 1 2 54 30 10 3 14 10 8 .291 .337 .453
Biography: Became a teacher after leaving Japan. 
Career OPS: .790 HR:AB: 1:33.6
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Long, Al Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Agnes High School
Born: 1931 College: 
Died:  MLB Organization: 
Birthplace:  Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nishitetsu Lions (1953 [51])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 193 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1953 3 10 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 3 10 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lopez, Arturo Rodriguez Positions Played: 1B, OF
Nicknames: Art High School: Mayaguez High School
Born: 6/8/1937 College: 
Died: MLB Organization: New York ankees
Birthplace: Mayaguez, Puerto Rico Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo/Lotte Orions (1968-1971 
Height: 5'9" Weight: 173 pounds [22], [9]), Yakult (1972-1973 [4], [9])
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1968 137 600 561 81 162 27 3 23 74 264 2 3 56 30 2 4 10 11 22 .289 .328 .471
1969 122 498 459 61 138 16 3 23 81 229 3 5 37 22 3 9 9 7 13 .301 .341 .499
1970 120 485 457 65 143 20 0 21 69 226 2 3 24 18 0 5 4 3 10 .313 .344 .495
1971 128 547 508 82 153 21 4 24 77 254 2 5 28 24 1 8 2 3 10 .301 .339 .500
1972 126 508 462 61 132 25 3 14 61 205 1 7 40 33 4 5 5 4 8 .286 .335 .444
1973 117 354 313 33 73 13 0 11 39 119 1 3 24 35 7 2 3 2 13 .233 .312 .380
Totals 750 2992 2760 383 801 122 13 116 401 1297 11 26 209 162 17 33 33 30 76 .290 .334 .470
Biography: 100th homer (8/2/1972 against Chunichi at Meiji Jingu Stadium, the 69th man in history to that mark). Selected to one all star team (1968), going 3-14 with one homer. Played in one Japan Series, going 1-13 (1970). 
Career OPS: .804 HR:AB: 1:23.8
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: PA (1968), AB (1968, 1971), GIDP (1968)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lopez, Luis Positions Played: 1B, 3B, DH
Nicknames: High School: Lafayette High School
Born: 9/1/1964 College: N/A
Died: MLB Organization: Los Angeles, Cleveland
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Team (Years and [uniform number]):  Hiroshima Carp (1996-1997, 2000-
Height: 6'1" Weight: 198 pounds 2002 [2], [33]), Daiei Hawks (1998 [44])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1996 130 545 503 66 157 29 1 25 109 263 0 4 48 34 0 4 2 1 23 .312 .358 .523
1997 134 580 532 80 170 27 0 30 112 297 0 6 58 36 1 6 0 0 15 .320 .366 .558
1998 134 527 480 58 141 35 0 17 68 227 1 5 34 34 2 7 1 3 14 .294 .346 .473
2000 93 377 351 43 110 10 0 20 88 180 0 6 37 16 0 4 0 0 12 .441 .313 .345 .513
2001 138 561 493 53 152 21 0 32 100 269 3 7 35 51 4 7 0 2 22 .308 .376 .546
2002 80 276 265 12 65 11 1 5 33 93 0 3 23 6 1 2 0 0 8 .245 .264 .351
Totals 709 2866 2624 312 795 143 2 129 510 1329 4 31 235 177 8 30 3 6 94 .303 .350 .506
Biography:  Played in a U.S.  independent league in 1999. Rejoined Hiroshima in May, 2000. Got into a shoving match with Carp rightfielder Tomonori Maeda during the 2002 season over Maeda running gingerly on his bad wheels that, in the past, he had Achilles tendon surgery on.  Lopez was suspended, fined, and sent down to the minors. He then went into an offensive tailspin when he was called back up and was releasred at the end of the season. He  apologized to Maeda and the rest of the team for the incident. This was an interesting mix of characters: the normally mild-mannered Lopez vs. the stonefaced, not much liked by his teammates but talented as all get out frequently injured Maeda. Scouted after retirement before becoming a minor league batting instructor for Rakuten in 2009. 
Career OPS: .856 HR:AB: 1:20.3
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: Hits (1997), 2B (1997), RBIs (1996-1997), TB (1997), GIDP (2001), Best Nine (1996-1997)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lopez, Luis Positions Played: 3B
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 10/5/1973  College: Coastal Carolina University
Died: MLB Organization: Toronto, Oakland, Montreal, Atlanta
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York Team (Years and [uniform number]): Rakuten (2005 [42])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 205 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2005 118 367 336 29 75 16 1 12 49 129 0 2 61 25 0 4 0 0 9 .314 .223 .283 .384
Totals 118 367 336 29 75 16 1 12 49 129 0 2 61 25 0 4 0 0 9 .314 .223 .283 .384
Biography:
Career OPS: .667 HR:AB: 1:28.0
Debut: 3/26/2005 against Lotte at Chiba Marine Stadium in a start at third, being hit by Naoyuki Shimizu in the first inning in his first Japanese plate appearance. First Hit (3/28/2005 against Softbank at Fukuoka Dome off of Takahiro Mahara, a single to right in the first inning), First Homer (4/1/2005 against Seibu at Miyagi Prefectural Stadium, a three run jack to left  off of Atsushi Okamoto)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lovullo, Salvatore Anthony Positions Played: 2B
Nicknames: Tory High School: Montclair Prep High School
Born: 6/25/1965 College: UCLA
Died: MLB Organization: Detroit, New York Yankees, Anaheim, Seattle, etc
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (2000 [10])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 185 pounds
Bats: Switch Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2000 29 74 66 6 13 1 0 1 2 17 1 0 11 7 0 0 1 0 4 .197 .274 .258
Totals 29 74 66 6 13 1 0 1 2 17 1 0 11 7 0 0 1 0 4 .197 .274 .258
Biography: Sent down to the Japanese minors in June and released in July. 
Career OPS: .532 HR:AB: 1:66.0
Debut: 3/31/2000 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a pinch hit appearance. First Hit (4/1/2000 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame induction: N/A


Ludwick, Eric David Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: El Dorado High School
Born: 12/14/1971 College: UNLV
Died:  MLB Organization: NY Mets, St. Louis, Oakland, Florida, Toronto
Birthplace: Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2000-2001 [42])
Height: 6'5" Weight: 210 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2000 8 4 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
2001 18 28 24 2 4 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 10 2 0 1 0 0 0 .167 .259 .167
Totals 26 32 28 2 6 0 0 0 2 6 1 0 11 2 0 1 0 0 0 .214 .290 .214
Biography:
Career OPS: .504 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 7/6/2000 against Hanshin at Osaka Dome.  First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Luis, Charlie Positions Played: P, C
Nicknames:  High School: St. Louis High School
Born: 5/30/1925 College: N/A
Died:  MLB Organization: N/A
Birthplace: Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Mainichi Orions (1954-1955 [28])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1954 130 531 471 61 138 31 7 15 90 228 0 6 36 52 2 7 2 10 .293 .362 .484
1955 135 551 509 45 133 31 5 9 73 201 0 7 40 35 6 0 9 7 18 .261 .305 .395
Totals 265 1088 980 106 271 62 12 24 163 429 0 13 76 87 2 16 9 28 .277 .336 .438
Biography: Selected to two all star teams (1954-1955). Pitched three innings in a game (1954). His 22 errors in a season is a Pacific League record for catchers. 
Career OPS: .774  HR:AB: 1:40.8
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: 2B (1955), Best Nine (1954-1955)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lum, Michael Ken-wai Positions Played: 1B
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 10/27/1945 College: Brigham Young University
Died: MLB Organization: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Chicago Cubs
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1982 [28])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Left Throws:  Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1982 117 486 450 48 121 25 1 12 46 184 1 4 70 31 0 0 2 2 16 .269 .313 .409
Totals 117 486 450 48 121 15 1 12 46 184 1 4 70 31 0 0 2 2 16 .269 .313 .409
Biography: Chinese-American, the first player of Asian extraction to play in the big leagues. Had problems with muscle pulls while in Japan.
Career OPS: .722 HR:AB: 1:37.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lundquist, David Positions Played: P
Nicknames:  High School: Carson City High School
Born: 6/4/1973 College: UNLV
Died:  MLB Organization: Chicago White Sox , Kansas City, San Diego
Birthplace: Beverly, Massachusetts Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2003 [49])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 200 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2003 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 3/30/2003 against Yakult at Meiji Jingu Stadium in a sixth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lydy, Donald Scott Positions Played: OF, DH
Nicknames:  High School: Mountain View High School
Born: 10/26/1968 College: South Mountain Community College
Died: MLB Organization: Oakland
Birthplace: Mesa, Arizona Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1996 [47])
Height: 6'5" Weight: 195 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1996 81 285 249 29 70 11 1 7 29 104 3 2 60 28 1 3 11 4 2 .281 .358 .418
Totals 81 285 249 29 70 11 1 7 29 104 3 2 60 28 1 3 11 4 2 .281 .358 .418
Biography:
Career OPS: .776 HR:AB: 1:35.6
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Lyttle, James Lawrence Positions Played: 2B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School:
Born: 5/20/1946 College:  Florida University
Died: MLB Organization: New York Yankees, Montreal, Los Angeles, etc
Birthplace: Hamilton, Ohio Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1977-1982 [6]), Nankai
Height: 5'11" Weight: 187 pounds Hawks (1983 [4])
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1977 120 496 452 75 136 23 0 19 65 216 2 2 60 38 2 2 13 3 14 .301 .350 .478
1978 130 578 524 85 155 30 1 33 108 286 2 7 77 36 4 9 2 8 12 .296 .347 .546
1979 130 552 504 54 133 24 0 23 61 226 2 3 83 38 2 5 6 4 14 .264 .320 .448
1980 130 545 507 68 142 25 1 23 82 238 0 6 74 28 1 4 5 7 11 .280 .319 .469
1981 128 534 493 83 157 25 2 33 100 285 1 4 58 34 1 2 0 4 5 .318 .362 .578
1982 126 520 482 54 130 19 1 24 75 223 1 8 60 25 3 4 1 1 10 .270 .306 .463
1983 112 380 357 36 92 5 3 11 38 136 1 1 57 19 2 2 3 2 2 .258 .298 .381
Totals 876 3605 3319 455 945 151 8 166 529 1610 9 31 469 218 15 28 30 29 68 .285 .331 .485
Biography: Had a 472 consecutive games played streak at one point that was a then record for foreign players. Named MVP of Japan Series when he slammed three homers and drove  in six runs while batting .400 (1980). Played in two Japan Series and batted .286 (14-49 with two doubles, three walks, HBP, and nine strikeouts) with three homers and seven RBIs in 14 games. Selected to one all star team (1981). His hobby was photography and he shot a lot of film while in Japan. Ran a farm in Boca Raton, Florida and then was a batting instructor for Atlantic University after retirement.
Career OPS: .816 HR:AB: 1:20.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: PA (1978), AB (1978), Hits (1981), SF (1982), Best Nine (1981), Gold Glove (1978-1981)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A