New York Yankees
Hiroki Kuroda
current status:
On roster
#18 SP |
6'1", 205 lbs.
| NY Yankees
Birth Date:February 10, 1975 (38 years old)
Place of Birth:Osaka, JPN
Bats:R
Throws:R
Bats:R
Throws:R
Experience:5 years
Drafted:Signed by LA Dodgers in 2007.
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2012.
Drafted:Signed by LA Dodgers in 2007.
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2012.
HOT
2-0, 1.15 in last 15.2IP
2-0, 1.15 in last 15.2IP
Season Stats
| G | GS | W | L | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 9 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 58.2 | 42 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 39 | 1.99 |
| On Pace | 33 | 33 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 216 | 155 | 48 | 48 | 11 | 52 | 144 | 1.99 |
Scouting Report
| Assets: | Has a wealth of experience for pitching at a high level, and a vast knowledge of the art of pitching. Displays plenty of poise and good control. Doesn't beat himself when on the bump. |
| 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: | Savvy veteran starter. |
Movements & Injuries
| 2012 | |
|---|---|
| 11/20/2012 | Re-signed as a free agent by the New York Yankees to a one-year contract. |
| 10/29/2012 | Filed for free agency. |
| 1/26/2012 | Signed as a free agent by the New York Yankees to a one-year contract. |
| 2011 | |
| 10/30/2011 | Declared free agent. |
| 2010 | |
| 11/15/2010 | Re-signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a one-year contract. |
| 2009 | |
| 10/15/2009 | Added to the NLCS playoff roster. |
| 10/07/2009 | Did not make the playoff roster. |
| 9/30/2009 | Neck injury, day-to-day. |
| 9/06/2009 | Missed 18 games (concussion). |
| 8/19/2009 | Concussion, early September (retroactive to August 16th, 2009). |
| 8/18/2009 | Concussion, day-to-day. |
| 6/01/2009 | Missed 51 games (oblique injury). |
| 4/10/2009 | Oblique injury, early September (retroactive to April 7th, 2009). |
| 2008 | |
| 7/02/2008 | Missed 14 games (right shoulder injury). |
| 6/19/2008 | Right shoulder injury, 15-day DL. |
| 6/17/2008 | Right shoulder injury, day-to-day. |
| 2007 | |
| 12/16/2007 | Signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a three-year contract. |
Career Transactions
| 2012 | |
| 1/26/2012 | Signed as a free agent by the New York Yankees. |
| 2007 | |
| 12/16/2007 | Signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Dodgers. |
Player News
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Kuroda tosses eight scoreless frames in win | 05/17/2013 9:54 PM
News
Hiroki Kuroda was dominant Friday night against the Blue Jays, giving up two hits over eight shutout innings as part of a 5-0 victory.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Continued excellent from Kuroda, who issued one walk while striking out five. The veteran right-hander has delivered quality starts in each of his last seven outings and now has a 1.99 ERA for the year. He's quietly one of the best pitchers in the American League. |
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NYY's Hiroki Kuroda mowing down hitters | 05/16/2013 11:18 PM
News
Hiroki Kuroda has not allowed more than three earned runs in a start this season.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Since surrendering five earned runs over 6 2/3 innings in his first two starts, Kuroda is 4-1 with a 1.64 ERA, a .541 OPS against and a 27/8 K/BB rate over six starts and 44 innings. Kuroda is earning every penny of his $15 million salary and remains a must-start pitcher in all fantasy formats. |
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Kuroda gets fourth win as Yanks down Astros | 04/30/2013 11:46 PM
News
Hiroki Kuroda tossed seven scoreless innings as the Yankees beat the Astros 7-4 on Tuesday.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Kuroda was shaky early but settled down nicely to get through seven frames. The Astros aren't the toughest lineup he'll have to face this year, but it's still a good showing for the right-hander. Kuroda now owns a 2.25 ERA and 1.06 WHIP to go with his four wins. He's on schedule to start again Tuesday in Colorado and is a must-start right now in all standard formats. |
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Kuroda gives up one run in no-decision | 04/20/2013 6:02 PM
News
Hiroki Kuroda allowed just one run in seven-plus innings Saturday against the Blue Jays, but was handed a no-decision.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Kuroda gave up just three hits and one walk while striking out a season-high seven. The veteran right-hander had his scoreless streak end at 20 2/3 innings after David Robertson allowed an inherited runner to score in bottom of the eighth. Robertson then gave up two more runs to cost him a chance at the victory. Kuroda owns a 2.35 ERA and 19/6 K/BB ratio in 23 innings through four starts and has been rock-solid since joining the Yankees last season. He'll face the Blue Jays back in New York next Thursday. |
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Hiroki Kuroda throws complete game shutout | 04/14/2013 10:55 PM
News
Hiroki Kuroda threw a complete game shutout in Sunday night's win over the Orioles.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Kuroda held the Orioles to just five hits and didn't allow any walks. He pounded the strike zone all night and managed to shut down one of the league's better hitting lineups. The Yankees had no problems letting Kuroda throw 113 pitches, so he's clearly over his injury concerns. He punched out Chris Davis to end the game and finished with five strikeouts. |
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Kuroda allows three runs in win over Indians | 04/08/2013 8:06 PM
News
Hiroki Kuroda gave up three runs in 5 1/3 innings Monday in a win over the Indians.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Kuroda allowed all three runs in a 34-pitch first inning, but he managed to hold the Indians off the board the rest of the way. All told, he gave up five hits and four walks while notching six strikeouts. We think he'll be more effective as his bruised finger continues to heal. He'll make his next start against the Orioles on Saturday. |
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Kuroda (finger) not cleared for start yet | 04/04/2013 10:24 PM
News
Hiroki Kuroda (finger) won't be cleared to make his next start until he tries to throw a bullpen session Friday.
ESPN New York
Impact
An earlier report said that he had already been cleared, but evidently that's not the case, as he said he doesn't feel "normal" and there's a "little discomfort" in his bruised right middle finger. Ultimately, he'll probably be OK to take the ball on April 8, but if it turns out that he isn't, the Yankees could give Adam Warren a spot start or possibly call up Chien-Ming Wang or Vidal Nuno from the minors. |
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Kuroda (finger) cleared to make next start | 04/04/2013 3:56 PM
News
Hiroki Kuroda (finger) has been cleared to make his next scheduled start against the Indians.
Bryan Hoch on Twitter
Impact
Kuroda made an early exit from his Wednesday debut after taking a line drive off his right hand. He was diagnosed with a bruised middle finger. X-rays were clean. |
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X-rays on Kuroda's fingers come back clean | 04/03/2013 10:54 PM
News
X-rays on Hiroki Kuroda's right middle finger have come back clean and he is listed as day-to-day.
Daniel Barbarisi on Twitter
Impact
Kuroda had to leave Wednesday's start after a line drive deflected off his pitching hand and into center field. His exit was precautionary, though, and he should be fine for his next outing. |
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Kuroda has bruised finger, will undergo X-ray | 04/03/2013 8:30 PM
News
Hiroki Kuroda has been diagnosed with a bruised right middle finger and will undergo an X-ray.
Bryan Hoch on Twitter
Impact
It's an expected diagnosis, as we won't know anything for sure until the results of the X-ray are in. Kuroda had to leave Wednesday's start after a line drive deflected off his pitching hand and into center field. |
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Kuroda exits start after liner hits fingers | 04/03/2013 7:54 PM
News
Hiroki Kuroda left Wednesday's start in the second inning after a line drive hit his pitching hand.
Bryan Hoch on Twitter
Impact
Kuroda tried to barehand a liner up the middle, but, predictably, the ball just grazed off his pitching hand. He stayed in the game initially but eventually left after walking and then hitting a batter. It was a cold night at Yankee Stadium, and Kuroda understandably was probably struggling for a feel of his pitches. He'll probably be OK, but the Yankees should update his status soon. Kuroda was charged with two runs on four hits and a walk over 1 1/3 innings. |
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Hiroki Kuroda goes six scoreless | 03/28/2013 4:09 PM
News
Hiroki Kuroda allowed just one hit over six scoreless innings versus the Pirates on Thursday.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Kuroda struck out five and walked none. One of the Grapefruit League's strongest pitchers this spring, he'll head into the regular season with a 1.53 ERA and a 15/2 K/BB ratio in 17 2/3 innings. That doesn't even count his strong showing in an exhibition against the Dominican Republic's lineup of All-Stars three weeks back. |
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Hiroki Kuroda strikes out six Cardinals | 03/11/2013 4:11 PM
News
Hiroki Kuroda fanned six in four scoreless innings Monday in the Yankees' 4-0 shutout of the Cardinals.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Kuroda has been really sharp his last two times out, first in quieting the Dominican Republic's lineup of All-Stars and today in shutting down the Cardinals' 'B' team. It's a good thing for the other semifinalists that he won't be pitching for Japan next week. |
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Hiroki Kuroda goes three scoreless | 03/06/2013 5:44 PM
News
Hiroki Kuroda quieted the Dominican Republic's bats for three innings Wednesday, striking out four.
Rotoworld.com
Impact
Kuroda was shaky against the Phillies his first time out, but he seemed to be in regular-season form today. Apart from the three scoreless innings against Kuroda, the Dominican Republic has scored 23 runs in 15 innings the last two days. |
Game Log
| Date | Team | Opp | GS | DEC | YTD W | YTD L | YTD SV | YTD ERA | CG | SHO | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2013 | NYA | Bal | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/18/2013 | NYA | Tor | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/17/2013 | NYA | Tor | 1 | W | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1.99 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | - |
| 5/16/2013 | NYA | Sea | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/15/2013 | NYA | Sea | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/14/2013 | NYA | Sea | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/13/2013 | NYA | Cle | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/13/2013 | NYA | Cle | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/12/2013 | NYA | KC | 1 | W | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2.31 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 5/11/2013 | NYA | KC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/10/2013 | NYA | KC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/09/2013 | NYA | Col | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/08/2013 | NYA | Col | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/07/2013 | NYA | Col | 1 | L | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2.30 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - |
| 5/05/2013 | NYA | Oak | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/04/2013 | NYA | Oak | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/03/2013 | NYA | Oak | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 5/01/2013 | NYA | Hou | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/30/2013 | NYA | Hou | 1 | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2.25 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | - |
| 4/29/2013 | NYA | Hou | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/28/2013 | NYA | Tor | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/27/2013 | NYA | Tor | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/26/2013 | NYA | Tor | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/25/2013 | NYA | Tor | 1 | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2.79 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | - |
| 4/24/2013 | NYA | TB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/23/2013 | NYA | TB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/22/2013 | NYA | TB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/21/2013 | NYA | Tor | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/20/2013 | NYA | Tor | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.35 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | - |
| 4/19/2013 | NYA | Tor | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/18/2013 | NYA | Ari | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/17/2013 | NYA | Ari | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/16/2013 | NYA | Ari | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/14/2013 | NYA | Bal | 1 | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.87 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | - |
| 4/13/2013 | NYA | Bal | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/12/2013 | NYA | Bal | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/09/2013 | NYA | Cle | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/08/2013 | NYA | Cle | 1 | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | - |
| 4/07/2013 | NYA | Det | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/06/2013 | NYA | Det | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/05/2013 | NYA | Det | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/04/2013 | NYA | Bos | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
| 4/03/2013 | NYA | Bos | 1 | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13.50 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 4/01/2013 | NYA | Bos | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | DNP |
Career Regular Season Statistics
| Year | Team | League | G | GS | W | L | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NY Yankees | AL | 9 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 58.2 | 42 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 39 | 1.99 |
| 2012 | NY Yankees | AL | 33 | 33 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 219.2 | 205 | 86 | 81 | 25 | 51 | 167 | 3.32 |
| 2011 | LA Dodgers | NL | 32 | 32 | 13 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 202 | 196 | 77 | 69 | 24 | 49 | 161 | 3.07 |
| 2010 | LA Dodgers | NL | 31 | 31 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 196.1 | 180 | 87 | 74 | 15 | 48 | 159 | 3.39 |
| 2009 | LA Dodgers | NL | 21 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 117.1 | 110 | 59 | 49 | 12 | 24 | 87 | 3.76 |
| Inland Empire | A | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3.29 | |
| 2008 | LA Dodgers | NL | 31 | 31 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 183.1 | 181 | 85 | 76 | 13 | 42 | 116 | 3.73 |
| 2007 | Hiroshima | JPL | 26 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 179.2 | 176 | 78 | 71 | 20 | 42 | 123 | 3.56 |
| 2006 | Hiroshima | JPL | 26 | 25 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 189.1 | 169 | 49 | 39 | 12 | 21 | 144 | 1.85 |
| 2005 | Hiroshima | JPL | 29 | 28 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 212.2 | 183 | 76 | 75 | 17 | 42 | 165 | 3.17 |
| 2004 | Hiroshima | JPL | 21 | 21 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 147 | 187 | 81 | 76 | 17 | 29 | 138 | 4.65 |
| 2003 | Hiroshima | JPL | 28 | 28 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 205.2 | 197 | 77 | 71 | 18 | 45 | 137 | 3.11 |
| 2002 | Hiroshima | JPL | 23 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 164.1 | 166 | 69 | 67 | 16 | 34 | 144 | 3.67 |
| 2001 | Hiroshima | JPL | 27 | 27 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 190 | 175 | 72 | 64 | 19 | 45 | 146 | 3.03 |
| 2000 | Hiroshima | JPL | 29 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 144 | 147 | 73 | 69 | 21 | 61 | 116 | 4.31 |
| 1999 | Hiroshima | JPL | 21 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 87.2 | 106 | 70 | 66 | 20 | 39 | 55 | 6.78 |
| 1998 | Hiroshima | JPL | 18 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 53 | 34 | 33 | 5 | 24 | 25 | 6.60 |
| 1997 | Hiroshima | JPL | 23 | 23 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 135 | 147 | 72 | 66 | 17 | 63 | 64 | 4.40 |
| MLB | Total | MLB | 157 | 156 | 63 | 59 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 977.1 | 914 | 407 | 362 | 92 | 228 | 729 | 3.33 |
| AL | Total | AL | 42 | 42 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 278.1 | 247 | 99 | 94 | 28 | 65 | 206 | 3.04 |
| NL | Total | NL | 115 | 114 | 41 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 699 | 667 | 308 | 268 | 64 | 163 | 523 | 3.45 |
| A | Total | A | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3.29 |
| JPL | Total | JPL | 271 | 244 | 103 | 89 | 74 | 14 | 1 | 1700.1 | 1706 | 751 | 697 | 182 | 445 | 1257 | 3.69 |
2013 Game Highs
| TOTAL | OPP | DATE | LAST SEASON | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Innings Pitched (Starting) | 9.0 | vs. Bal | Apr 14 | 9.0 |
| Most Strikeouts (Starting) | 8 | vs. Hou | Apr 30 | 11 |
Career Highs (SEASON)
| TOTAL | SEASON | |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 33 | 2012 (NYA) |
| Wins | 16 | 2012 (NYA) |
| Losses | 16 | 2011 (LA) |
| Innings Pitched | 219.2 | 2012 (NYA) |
| Games Started | 33 | 2012 (NYA) |
| Completed Games | 3 | 2012 (NYA) |
| Shutouts | 2 | 2 times-last: 2012 (NYA) |
| Hits Allowed | 205 | 2012 (NYA) |
| Runs Allowed | 87 | 2010 (LA) |
| Earned Runs Allowed | 81 | 2012 (NYA) |
| Home Runs Allowed | 25 | 2012 (NYA) |
| Walks | 51 | 2012 (NYA) |
| Strikeouts | 167 | 2012 (NYA) |
| Earned Run Average | 3.07 | 2011 (LA) |
| WHIP | 1.16 | 2010 (LA) |
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