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Tsuyoshi Nishioka

Minnesota Twins #1 - First Base

Born: 1984/07/27 Age: 27

Height: 6-1 Weight: 175

Place of birth: Osaka, Japan

Bats/Throws: B / R

Seasons: 1

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG
2003	0	7	9	3	3	2	0	0	1	2	1	0	0	.333	.455	.556
2004	0	63	212	32	54	8	2	6	35	14	37	8	2	.255	.304	.396
2005	0	122	447	80	120	22	11	4	48	31	51	41	9	.268	.320	.394
2006	0	115	426	58	120	20	7	4	27	49	61	33	17	.282	.358	.390
2007	0	130	494	76	148	31	3	3	40	50	73	27	13	.300	.366	.393
2008	0	116	473	78	142	26	6	13	49	36	68	18	11	.300	.357	.463
2009	0	120	454	70	118	24	5	14	41	67	76	26	10	.260	.361	.427
2010	0	144	596	121	206	32	8	11	59	79	96	22	11	.346	.423	.482
2011	0	4	12	4	4	1	0	0	1	2	2	1	0	.333	.467	.417
career	Total	68	221	14	50	5	0	0	19	15	43	2	4	.226	.278	.249

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Padres At Twins: Minnesota Gets Sweep Thanks To Butera's Walk-Off Single

The Minnesota Twins completed a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres with a ninth-inning rally that was capped by Drew Butera. Yes, Drew Butera.

+5 updates - last update Jun 19

Twins' Tsuyoshi Nishioka Close To Return From Fractured Fibula

+2 updates - last update Jun 14 comments 1

Twins Vs. Braves, Spring Training: Braves Wrap Up Spring Training With Brandon Beachy Starting

The Braves host the Twins at Turner Field for the final spring tuneup, starting at 12:05. Brandon Beachy gets the nod against Scott Baker.

+1 update - last update Mar 30

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Today, we check in with former Twins and how they're playing in their newer homes. Carlos, you OK bro? (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

36 Catching Up With Old Friends - Former Twins and What They're Up To

by brandonwarne52 from Twinkie Town on May 23, 2012 12:30 PM EDT

Warne examines how former Twins are playing in their current locations.

It seems safe to say that Josh Willingham won't have to squint too much to find his place on the Twins free agent signing WAR leaderboard when his time in Minnesota is up. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

34 Minnesota Twins in Free Agency - A Glance with WAR

by brandonwarne52 from Twinkie Town on Apr 18, 2012 1:00 PM EDT

Brandon Warne takes a look at the WAR leaderboard for Twins free agent signings. It's pretty ugly.

Willingham has pretty much been the sole vestige of respectability for the Twins through four games. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-US PRESSWIRE

97 Pressing Questions for an 0-4 Team

by brandonwarne52 from Twinkie Town on Apr 11, 2012 9:01 AM EDT

Warne lists a few pressing questions about the 0-4 Minnesota Twins.

31 Who Do the Twins Have In Triple-A In 2012?

by Jesse Lund from Twinkie Town on Apr 3, 2012 10:00 PM EDT

When the Major League team needs help, the first place they go is Triple-A. Who's available for the Twins?

With Scott Baker and Jason Marquis unlikely to unable to be with the team from opening day, it's Liam Hendriks who becomes Minnesota's fourth starter.

45 2012 Twins Opening Day Roster

by Jesse Lund from Twinkie Town on Apr 1, 2012 9:51 PM EDT

Want to know who's going to make up the 25-man roster on Opening Day? Here it is.

25 Saturday Morning Breakfast & Baseball: Final Cuts, Octogenarians in Baseball, Bueno Japan, and More

by Andrew Bryz-Gornia from Twinkie Town on Mar 31, 2012 11:38 AM EDT

Today's Breakfast & Baseball looks at some of the Twins' final cuts, Jamie Moyer's return, and that odd feeling that the season has already started.

February 29, 2012; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino (59) during photo day at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-US PRESSWIRE

12 Prospect Notes, March 21, 2012

by John Sickels from Minor League Ball on Mar 21, 2012 4:16 PM EDT

Prospect Notes, March 21, '12: Arodys Vizcaino hurt, Jarrod Parker demoted, Brian Dozier, Christian Friedrich

This is perhaps the greatest picture of a human being ever taken. Luckily for me, it happens to be Elliot Johnson, meaning it coincides with my article. This is excellent news!

30 External Utility Infield Options

by Steve Adams from Twinkie Town on Mar 20, 2012 9:01 AM EDT

With Terry Ryan saying the Twins could possibly go outside the organization for help in the middle infield, here's a few reasonable utility targets.

March 14, 2012; Clearwater, FL, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka (1) reacts after hitting himself with a batted ball in the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Networks Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE

43 Twins Make Second Round of Spring Cuts, Nishioka Optioned to Triple-A

by Jesse Lund from Twinkie Town on Mar 19, 2012 10:15 AM EDT

The Twins will have surprised some people by optioning Nishioka so early in camp. But it's still a smart move.

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Scouting Report

Assets	Can switch-hit with some speed and a little power. Is also versatile in the infield.
Flaws	Has had terrible trouble trying to adjust to big-league pitchers.
Career Potential	Backup middle infielder. Awards

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

March 19, 2012	Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
September 29, 2011	Missed the last 14 games of the regular season (oblique).
September 24, 2011	Oblique, 15-day DL.
September 16, 2011	Oblique, remainder of the regular season.
August 29, 2011	Missed 7 games (back spasms).
August 22, 2011	Back spasms, day-to-day.
August 21, 2011	Missed 1 game (back spasms).
August 20, 2011	Back spasms, day-to-day.
August 9, 2011	Missed 1 game (personal reasons).
August 8, 2011	Personal reasons, day-to-day.
June 15, 2011	Missed 59 games (fractured fibula).
May 28, 2011	Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (fractured fibula).
April 7, 2011	Fractured fibula, 15-day DL.
December 17, 2010	Signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Twins to a three-year contract.

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December 17, 2010

Signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Minnesota Twins.

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