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Hideo Nomo is a MLB baseball player. He was born on August 31, 1968

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Also Known As The Tornado
Born August 31, 1968 (age 56) • Ōsaka • Japan
Awards And Honors Rookie of the Year (1995) • Rookie of the Year Award • 1x All-Star
Height/Weight 6 ft 2 inches, 210 lb (188 cm, 95 kg)
Batting Hand right
Throwing Hand right
Debut Date May 2, 1995
Last Game April 18, 2008
Jersey Number 16 (1995-1998, Los Angeles Dodgers) • 11 (1999-1999, Milwaukee Brewers) • 10 (2002-2004, Los Angeles Dodgers) • 91 (2008-2008, Kansas City Royals) • 11 (2001-2001, Boston Red Sox) • 11 (2005-2005, Tampa Bay Devil Rays) • 16 (1998-1998, New York Mets) • 23 (2000-2000, Detroit Tigers)
Position pitcher
Earned Run Average 4.24
Games Played 323
Games Started 318
Innings Pitched 1,976.10
Losses 109
Saves 0
Strikeouts 1,918
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched 1.354
Wins 123

Top Questions

How tall was Hideo Nomo?
Hideo Nomo was 6 ft 2 inches, 210 lb (188 cm, 95 kg).
How many wins did Hideo Nomo have?
Hideo Nomo had 123 wins during his career.
Where was Hideo Nomo born?
Hideo Nomo was born in Osaka, Japan.
What was Hideo Nomo's earned run average (ERA)?
Hideo Nomo had a career earned run average of 4.24.
When was Hideo Nomo born?
Hideo Nomo was born on August 31, 1968.
What position did Hideo Nomo play?
Hideo Nomo played pitcher.
How many strikeouts did Hideo Nomo have?
Hideo Nomo struck out 1,918 batters during his career.

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