Yusei Kikuchi

About

Professional pitcher that was signed by the Seattle Mariners on a four-year contract in 2019. He was a first time American League All-Star in 2021.

Before Fame

Prior to his major league career, he began his professional career playing for the Saitama Seibu Lions of the Japanese Pacific League.

Trivia

He made his major league debut pitching against the Oakland Athletics on March 21, 2019. 

Family Life

He is a native of Morioka, Japan. He lives with his wife, Rumi, and their son, Leo.

Associated With

During the 2020 MLB season, he was one of ten players in baseball to make nine or more starts and allow three or fewer home runs, similar to Dallas Keuchel