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Hiroki Kuroda

Los Angeles Dodgers

1975/02/10 34

6-1 220

Osaka, Japan

R / R

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Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Dodgers 21 20 8 7 0 0 0 117.1 110 59 49 12 24 87 3.76 1.14

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has a wealth of experience of pitching at a high level, and a vast knowledge of the art of pitching. Displays plenty of poise and good control.
Flaws
  • Doesn't have overpowering stuff, so he can at times get hit hard if he isn't pinpoint with his control. Needs to keep the ball in the park better.
Career Potential
  • A solid mid-rotation starter.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

October 15, 2009 Added to the NLCS playoff roster.
October 7, 2009 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 30, 2009 Neck injury, day-to-day.
September 6, 2009 Missed 18 games (concussion).
August 19, 2009 Concussion, 15-day DL.
August 18, 2009 Concussion, day-to-day.
June 1, 2009 Missed 51 games (oblique injury).
April 10, 2009 Oblique injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to April 7).
July 2, 2008 Missed 14 games (right shoulder injury).
June 19, 2008 Right shoulder injury, 15-day DL.
June 17, 2008 Right shoulder injury, day-to-day.
December 16, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a three-year contract.

Trades

December 16, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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