Born: January 18, 1982
Kagawa, Japan
Height: 5-11
Weight: 176
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: Not drafted
How Acquired: International free agent (March 2008)
 

Released (Dec. 2008)

Scouting Report: Former MVP of the Shikoku-Kyushu Island League, a Japanese independent league.  Played for the same team as another Red Sox signee, Hayato Doue.  Features a low-90s fastball. Struggled initially in making the transition to the US, but really came on late in 2008.   However, he was significantly older than his competition.  Impressive strikeout numbers.    Gives up too many home runs.