Born: (1994-02-06) February 6, 1994 (age 30) Matsudo, Japan
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
NPB: April 2, 2014, for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
MLB: May 2, 2024, for the Boston Red Sox
NPB statistics (through 2023 season)
Win–loss record
70–62
Earned run average
3.19
Strikeouts
913
MLB statistics (through May 2, 2024)
Win–loss record
0–0
Earned run average
0.00
Strikeouts
1
Teams
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (2014–2023)
Boston Red Sox (2024–present)
Career highlights and awards
3× NPB All-Star (2018, 2021, 2023)
Naoyuki Uwasawa (上沢 直之, Uwasawa Naoyuki, born February 6, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters from 2014 to 2023.[1] He made his MLB debut in 2024.[2]
^"Naoyuki Uwasawa Japanese Leagues Statistics & History".
^Stiefel, Keagan (2024-05-02). "Red Sox Newcomer Makes History In Big League Debut". NESN.com. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
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