YUSEI
KIKUCHI
#16 -
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Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
200 lbs
Bats/Throws
L /
L
Experience
4
years
Debut
Mar 21, 2019
Born
Jun 17, 1991
(34 yrs)
Morioka, Japan
Hometown
Morioka, Japan
Signed
Signed by Seattle in 2019.
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2024.
VS.
Yusei Kikuchi
STAT RANK
Season Stats
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| W Wins
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L Losses
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ERA Earned Run Average
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G Games
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GS Games Started
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CG Complete Games
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SHO Shutouts
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SV Saves
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HLD Holds
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IP Innings Pitched
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H Hits Allowed
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R Runs Allowed
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ER Earned Runs
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HR Home Runs Allowed
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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WHIP Walks and Hits Per Inning Pitched
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| YTD | 7 | 11 | 3.99 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 178.1 | 180 | 87 | 79 | 24 | 74 | 174 | 1.42 |
Game Log
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| Date | Team | Opp |
GS
Games Started
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Dec |
CG
Complete Games
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SHO
Shutouts
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IP
Innings Pitched
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H
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R
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ER
Earned Runs
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HR
Home Runs Allowed
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BB
Walks
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K | YTD W | YTD L | YTD SV | YTD ERA | YTD WHIP | Status |
| 2025-09-28 |
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 11 | 0 | 3.99 | - | Finger injury- left |
| 2025-09-27 |
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 11 | 0 | 3.99 | - | Finger injury- left |
| 2025-09-26 |
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 11 | 0 | 3.99 | - | Finger injury- left |
| 2025-09-25 |
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 11 | 0 | 3.99 | - | Finger injury- left |
| 2025-09-24 |
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1 | W | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 3.99 | 1.42 | - |
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-29 |
Missed the last 4 regular season games (finger injury - left).
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| 2025-09-25 |
Finger injury - left, day-to-day.
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| 2024-11-27 |
Signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Angels to a three-year contract.
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| 2024-10-31 |
Filed for free agency.
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| 2024-07-29 |
Acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays
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The Houston Astros acquired pitcher Yusei Kikuchi from the Toronto Blue Jays for pitcher Jake Bloss, outfielder/first baseman Joey Loperfido and infielder Will Wagner. |
News
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Rotowire
Mon, Sep 01, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Kikuchi (6-10) coughed up five runs on eight hits and two walks over 5.2 innings to take the loss Monday at Houston. He struck out six.
Rotowire
Sun, Aug 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Kikuchi (6-7) picked up the win in Saturday's 7-4 victory over the Tigers, giving up four runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out seven.
Scouting Report
Has the stuff to rack up impressive strikeout totals. Plus, he has deception in his delivery (which is typical for most Japanese hurlers). Lacks optimum size for a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball, so stamina may be an issue here. Needs to adjust to North American batters.
Long Range Potential: Quality left-hander.
