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    Yusei Kikuchi

    YuseiKikuchi

    Los Angeles Angels
    • Los Angeles Angels
    • #16
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.83 m, 95 kg
    • Birthdate
      17/6/1991 (34)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Iwate, Japan
    • Status
      15-Day IL

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      0-3
      150+
    • ERA
      5.81
    • K
      33
      Tied-125th
    • WHIP
      1.58
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