Junichi Tazawa
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About
MLB pitcher who debuted in 2009 for the Boston Red Sox. He became one of the top relief pitchers on the World Series Champion Red Sox in 2013.
Before Fame
He played professional baseball in Japan before joining the MLB, and posted an ERA of 1.02 in 2008.
Trivia
He was the third Japanese player to debut in the MLB after never playing professionally in Japan.
Family Life
He was born in Kanagawa, Japan.
Associated With
His MLB debut came when he replaced John Smoltz on the Red Sox roster.
