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Masa Kobayashi

Cleveland Indians

1974/05/24 34

6-0 195

Yamanashi, Japan

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Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 Indians 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.2 3 1 1 0 4 0 1.93 1.50
career Total 61 0 4 5 6 0 0 60.1 68 31 29 8 18 35 4.33 1.43

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Owns a wealth of closing experience, so he doesn't get rattled in tight spots. Has pretty good control of his repertoire of pitches.
Flaws
  • Needs to prove he can get Major League hitters out with consistency. May not have an out-pitch to be able to consistently strike batters out.
Career Potential
  • A solid setup man.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 20, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the Cleveland Indians to a two-year contract.

Trades

November 19, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the Cleveland Indians.

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