Yusei Kikuchi #16
Los Angeles Angels
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- B/T: L/L
- 6' 0"/210
- Age: 35
- Yusei Kikuchi
- Status: Active
- Nickname: U Say
- Born: 6/17/1991 in Morioka, Japan
- High School: Hanamaki Higashi, Iwate, JPN
- MLB Debut: 3/21/2019
2026 Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 4 | 0-2 | 15.63 | 12.2 | 24 | 2.37 |
2026 Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 9 | 0-5 | 5.65 | 43.0 | 43 | 1.49 |
2021 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 2 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
MiLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 5 | 1-2 | 11.21 | 17.2 | 28 | 1.98 |
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 208 | 48-63 | 4.51 | 1031.0 | 1054 | 1.36 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 3 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| 2021 MLB Stats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| MLB Career Stats | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 2026 MiLB Stats | 0 | 2 | 15.63 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12.2 | 24 | 2.37 |
| 2026 MLB Stats | 0 | 5 | 5.65 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 43.0 | 43 | 1.49 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 1 | 2 | 11.21 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 17.2 | 28 | 1.98 |
| MLB Career Stats | 48 | 63 | 4.51 | 208 | 196 | 1 | 1031.0 | 1054 | 1.36 |
- Next LAA Game: 9-01 vs NYY
Splits
| Duration | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | WHIP |
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| Last 7 Games | 0 | 4 | 5.40 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 33.1 | 34 | 20 | 11 | 35 | 1.35 |
| Last 15 Games | 0 | 5 | 5.65 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 43.0 | 48 | 27 | 16 | 43 | 1.49 |
| Last 30 Games | - | - | --- | - | - | - | --- | - | - | - | - | --- |
| Last 3 Games | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO |
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| 8/30 vs PHI | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 8/23 @ TEX | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 4/29 @ CWS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2026 :
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Latest Transactions
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August 23, 2026 | Los Angeles Angels activated LHP Yusei Kikuchi from the 60-day injured list. |
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August 15, 2026 | Los Angeles Angels sent LHP Yusei Kikuchi on a rehab assignment to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. |
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August 3, 2026 | Los Angeles Angels sent LHP Yusei Kikuchi on a rehab assignment to Salt Lake Bees. |
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August 3, 2026 | Los Angeles Angels sent LHP Yusei Kikuchi on a rehab assignment to Salt Lake Bees. |
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August 3, 2026 | Los Angeles Angels sent LHP Yusei Kikuchi on a rehab assignment to Salt Lake Bees. |
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August 3, 2026 | Los Angeles Angels sent LHP Yusei Kikuchi on a rehab assignment to Salt Lake Bees. |
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July 29, 2026 | Los Angeles Angels sent LHP Yusei Kikuchi on a rehab assignment to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. |
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May 22, 2026 | Los Angeles Angels transferred LHP Yusei Kikuchi from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Left shoulder inflammation. |
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May 3, 2026 | Los Angeles Angels placed LHP Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 30, 2026. Left shoulder inflammation. |
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April 16, 2026 | LHP Yusei Kikuchi changed number to 16. |
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April 15, 2026 | LHP Yusei Kikuchi changed number to 42. |
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February 5, 2026 | Japan activated LHP Yusei Kikuchi from the reserve list. |
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July 14, 2025 | American League All-Stars activated LHP Yusei Kikuchi. |
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April 16, 2025 | LHP Yusei Kikuchi changed number to 16. |
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April 15, 2025 | LHP Yusei Kikuchi changed number to 42. |
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November 27, 2024 | Los Angeles Angels signed free agent LHP Yusei Kikuchi. |
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October 31, 2024 | LHP Yusei Kikuchi elected free agency. |
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July 31, 2024 | Houston Astros activated LHP Yusei Kikuchi. |
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July 29, 2024 | Toronto Blue Jays traded LHP Yusei Kikuchi to Houston Astros for RHP Jake Bloss, OF Joey Loperfido and 2B Will Wagner. |
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July 28, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays activated LHP Yusei Kikuchi from the 15-day injured list. |
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July 22, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays sent LHP Yusei Kikuchi on a rehab assignment to Buffalo Bisons. |
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July 22, 2022 | sent LHP Yusei Kikuchi on a rehab assignment to Buffalo Bisons. |
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July 7, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays placed LHP Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list. Neck strain. |
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March 14, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent LHP Yusei Kikuchi. |
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March 14, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays activated LHP Yusei Kikuchi. |
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March 14, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays activated LHP Yusei Kikuchi. |
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November 4, 2021 | Seattle Mariners activated LHP Yusei Kikuchi. |
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July 12, 2021 | Seattle Mariners activated LHP Yusei Kikuchi from the 10-day injured list. |
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July 12, 2021 | LHP Yusei Kikuchi assigned to American League All-Stars. |
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July 11, 2021 | Seattle Mariners placed LHP Yusei Kikuchi on the 10-day injured list. |
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January 2, 2019 | Seattle Mariners signed free agent P Yusei Kikuchi. |
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January 2, 2019 | Seattle Mariners signed free agent LHP Yusei Kikuchi. |
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January 2, 2019 | Seattle Mariners signed free agent P Yusei Kikuchi. |
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January 2, 2019 | Seattle Mariners signed free agent LHP Yusei Kikuchi. |
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January 2, 2019 | Seattle Mariners signed free agent P Yusei Kikuchi. |
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December 28, 2011 | Melbourne Aces placed LHP Yusei Kikuchi on the reserve list. |
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November 8, 2011 | Melbourne Aces activated LHP Yusei Kikuchi. |
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October 26, 2011 | LHP Yusei Kikuchi assigned to Melbourne Aces. |
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Awards
AL All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2021 | Seattle Mariners | AL |
| 2025 | Los Angeles Angels | AL |
Blue Jays Most Improved Player
| Year | ||
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| 2023 | Toronto Blue Jays | AL |
League Rankings
Runs
| R | ||
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| 2025 | 87 | in AL |
| 2024 | 85 | in |
| 2024 | 22 | in AL |
| 2024 | 63 | in AL |
| 2021 | 82 | in AL |
| 2019 | 109 | in AL |
Doubles
| 2B | ||
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| 2025 | 35 | in AL |
| 2020 | 11 | in AL |
| 2019 | 41 | in AL |
Triples
| 3B | ||
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| 2022 | 3 | in AL |
| 2022 | 0 | in INT |
| 2020 | 1 | in AL |
| 2019 | 6 | in AL |
Home Runs
| HR | ||
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| 2025 | 24 | in AL |
| 2024 | 25 | in |
| 2024 | 8 | in AL |
| 2024 | 17 | in AL |
| 2023 | 27 | in AL |
| 2022 | 23 | in AL |
| 2022 | 0 | in INT |
| 2021 | 27 | in AL |
| 2019 | 36 | in AL |
Hits
| H | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 180 | in AL |
| 2024 | 167 | in |
| 2024 | 42 | in AL |
| 2024 | 125 | in AL |
| 2023 | 165 | in AL |
| 2021 | 145 | in AL |
| 2019 | 195 | in AL |
At Bats
| AB | ||
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| 2025 | 689 | in AL |
| 2024 | 683 | in |
| 2024 | 224 | in AL |
| 2024 | 459 | in AL |
| 2023 | 646 | in AL |
| 2021 | 597 | in AL |
| 2019 | 660 | in AL |
Innings Pitched
| IP | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 178.1 | in AL |
| 2024 | 175.2 | in |
| 2024 | 60.0 | in AL |
| 2024 | 115.2 | in AL |
| 2023 | 167.2 | in AL |
| 2021 | 157.0 | in AL |
| 2019 | 161.2 | in AL |
Losses
| Losses | ||
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| 2025 | 11 | in AL |
| 2024 | 10 | in |
| 2024 | 1 | in AL |
| 2024 | 9 | in AL |
| 2021 | 9 | in AL |
| 2020 | 4 | in AL |
| 2019 | 11 | in AL |
Total Bases
| TB | ||
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| 2025 | 289 | in AL |
| 2024 | 267 | in |
| 2024 | 69 | in AL |
| 2024 | 198 | in AL |
| 2023 | 275 | in AL |
| 2021 | 258 | in AL |
| 2019 | 356 | in AL |
Strikeouts
| SO | ||
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| 2025 | 174 | in AL |
| 2024 | 206 | in |
| 2024 | 76 | in AL |
| 2024 | 130 | in AL |
| 2023 | 181 | in AL |
| 2021 | 163 | in AL |
Hit By Pitch
| HBP | ||
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| 2022 | 9 | in AL |
| 2022 | 0 | in INT |
Wins
| Wins | ||
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| 2023 | 11 | in AL |
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