Unveiling the Samurai Japanese Aces, Who Ruled Over the MLB Community Being in the Yankees’ Troop

Starting in 1997, the New York Yankees and the Japanese Aces have had a long history together. Since then, the team has garnered its glory with the presence of several iconic players From Japan. Let’s Have A Glimpse Of Their Contributions To The Team.

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Hideki Irabu paved the way

The First Phenomenal Player Who Made His Way To The Yankees From Japan Was Hideki Irabu. The Yankees' fanbase welcomed him with open arms back in 1997, And Throughout His Three Years With The Team, He Posted An ERA Of 4.80 Before Parting Ways.

Masahiro Tanaka

Masahiro Tanaka, The Most Recent Japanese Player With The Team, Joined The Yankees In 2014 With A Contract Amount Of $175 Million. He Had The Longest Tenure With The Team And Retired In 2020 After Winning The Gold Glove Award And Completing Four Shutouts Across 1054.1 Innings.

Ichiro Suzuki

Back in 2013, Suzuki initiated his tenure with the Yankees, upon making the record of 4000th hit. During his tenure with team, he got to the playoffs and bided adieu to the team in 2014. Before venturing with the team, he garnered his profile with ten Gold Gloves and ten All-Star award.

The Godzilla Era

The Phenomenal Athlete Hideki Matsui Stunned The World With His Impressive Hitting Power, Garnering The Name Godzilla. He Scored A Combined OPS+ Of 123 Throughout His Tenure With The Team, Hitting .292 With 140 Homers And 597 RBIs. Apart From That, Hiroki Kuroda, and a few Others Were Glittering Gems Of The Team.

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