Shun Yamaguchi

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shun Yamaguchi
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 11, 1987(1987-07-11)
Age	37
Birthplace	Nakatsu
Country	Japan
Birth City	Ōita Prefecture
Horoscope	Cancer

Shun Yamaguchi Biography

Shun Yamaguchi is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on July 11, 1987 in Nakatsu, Ōita Prefecture, Japan. Shun Yamaguchi (Shan Kou Jun , Yamaguchi Shun, born on July 11 in 1987) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played previously for the Yokohama BayStars/Yokohama deNA BayStars as well as the Yomiuri Giants of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

On the 28th of December, Yamaguchi signed a two-year, $6.35 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays and will wear the number 1 uniform which is only the 4th Toronto pitcher to wear a uniform with a single digit number.

Yamaguchi was banned for the second half of 2017’s season following a charge of injury to the security guard at the hospital as well as causing extensive damages to the hospital’s property after being drunk. Yamaguchi was reportedly in the hospital for treatment for his hand that he was pitching.

Shun Yamaguchi Net Worth

Shun Yamaguchi is one of the richest Baseball Player from Japan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shun Yamaguchi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

It was the Yokohama BayStars selected Yamaguchi with the first round of the year 2005 NPB draft [jp(jp) . He started playing professionally with Yokohama BayStars in 2006. He was a player for Yokohama between 2006 and 2016. He was free agent by Yomiuri Giants in 2017. Yomiuri Giants in 2017.

On the 25th of December in 2014, Yamaguchi married Japanese gravure actor and idol Kaori Takagi (Gao Mu Jia Zhi Takagi Kaori born on July 23rd 1985). The wedding was revealed on March 14 of 2015 by Takagi on her official blog. Less than a week after the baby was born on March 20th in 2015. Takagi was the mother of their second child the son of Takagi on the 20th of August, 2016.

In 2019, he posted a 15–4 record (.789 winning percentage) that led Japan’s Central League, along with a 2.91 ERA and 188 strikeouts over 170 innings. After the season, on October 1, 2019, he was selected for the Japan national baseball team at the 2019 WBSC Premier12. After the 2019 WBSC Premier12, on November 18, 2019, Giants held a press conference announcing the team has allowed Yamaguchi to enter the posting system to play in Major League Baseball (MLB). Paperwork for the posting was completed on December 3, 2019 and Yamaguchi became the first player in Giants history to be posted.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Shun Yamaguchi Dating?

According to our records, Shun Yamaguchi is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Shun Yamaguchi’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Shun Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. Shun Yamaguchi celebrates birthday on July 11 of every year.

What happened Shun Yamaguchi?

He was expected to serve as a swingman in Toronto, getting the occasional spot start while picking up valuable innings in the bullpen. Instead, Yamaguchi never found his footing in 2020. After a disastrous season in the majors, he was released by Toronto on Saturday , with the team still owing him $3.125 million.

What team is Shun Yamaguchi on?

Yomiuri Giants

How old is Sean Yamaguchi?

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HIGH SCHOOL| TEAM LAST PLAYED| HEIGHT/WEIGHT
R/R| 16 and 11 mos|
BATS/THROWS| AGE|

Is Kawasaki retired?

He won his fourth Japan Series with the Hawks in 2017. On March 26, 2018, Kawasaki was released by the Hawks, and reportedly intended to retire. However, he clarified his statement later that day, announcing that he was temporarily stepping away from baseball due to a nerve disorder.

What is Yamaguchi Prefecture known for?

Cherry Blossoms Yamaguchi is also renowned for stunning scenery, including serene beaches, hidden shrines and Akiyoshido, the largest limestone cave in Japan. The city of Shimonoseki offers some of the country’s best seafood at its markets and restaurants, with blowfish a particularly famous local specialty.