Immigrant of the Day: Kenta Maeda (Japan), Los Angeles Dodgers
Kenta Maeda, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, started the first game last night against the Chicago Cubs in the National League Chapionship Series. The Cubs won the opener. Maeda did not have his best outing in a no-decision.
Born in Osaka, Maeda previously was a star in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. Earlier this year, Maeda signed an eight-year, $25 million, contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Maeda made his Major League debut on April 6, 2016, pitching six shutout innings. He hit a home run in his second at-bat for his first major league hit. Maeda was selected by Baseball America to their all-rookie team. He had a 16-11 record and a 3.49 ERA in his first year with the Dodgers.
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