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Tomo Ohka | Relief Pitcher

Team: Cleveland Indians
Age / DOB:  (37) / 3/18/1976
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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According to a Sanspo.com report, right-hander Tomo Ohka has signed with the Yokohama BayStars of Japan's Central League.
Ohka began his career with the BayStars in 1994. The 34-year-old right-hander was 51-68 with a 4.26 ERA over 10 seasons in the major leagues, making stops with the Red Sox, Expos/Nationals, Brewers, Twins, and most recently, the Indians last season. Tue, Apr 6, 2010 05:48:00 PM
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Tomo Ohka - R - Indians

Tomo Ohka was rocked for seven runs in five innings in a loss to the Red Sox on Sunday.

Ohka gave up three homers in the contest, raising his ERA to 5.96. He's unlikely to be back with the Indians next season. The Indians finished a disappointing season at 65-97, tying them with the Royals for the fourth worst record in baseball. The Indians will lose the tie-breaker and pick fifth in the 2010 draft.
Sun, Oct 4, 2009 05:56:00 PM
Tomo Ohka - R - Indians

Tomo Ohka was tagged for five runs in 3 2/3 innings in a loss to the Tigers on Sunday.

Jeremy Sowers wasn't pitching well at all, but when the alternative was Ohka, it made more sense to keep him around than to send him back down. Ohka has a 6.40 ERA in four starts and three relief appearances.
Sun, Jul 12, 2009 04:08:00 PM
Tomo Ohka - R - Indians

Tomo Ohka held the Cardinals to two earned runs over seven innings Saturday but was handed the loss.

It was Ohka's first start of the season, and he impressed. Other than the pair of solo shots he served up to Albert Pujols, the 33-year-old Ohka allowed just five hits, struck out two and did not walk a batter. He's a risky play, but AL-only leaguers seeking starting pitching might as well monitor his progress.
Sat, Jun 13, 2009 07:15:00 PM
Tomo Ohka - R - Indians

Indians purchased the contract of RHP Tomo Ohka from Triple-A Columbus.

Ohka was 3-3 with a 3.42 ERA in nine starts at the Triple-A level. He'll provide long relief with the Tribe and could get a start in an emergency. He was signed to a minor league contract this winter but failed to make the roster out of spring training.
Thu, May 28, 2009 10:46:00 AM
Tomo Ohka - R - Indians

Indians signed RHP Tomo Ohka to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

Once an underrated mid-rotation starter, Ohka will be 33 years old in March and spent last season going 5-11 with a 4.18 ERA at Triple-A. He's highly unlikely to crack the rotation, but could secure a job as a long reliever.
Fri, Dec 5, 2008 12:31:00 PM
Tomo Ohka - R - Indians

Triple-A Charlotte's Tomo Ohka was pounded for eight runs -- seven earned -- in 3 1/3 innings on Wednesday.

Ohka allowed just one run in 10 innings for the White Sox this spring, but he isn't looking like a legitimate fallback for the rotation right now. He has a 12.27 ERA and a 5/6 K/BB ratio in two starts for Charlotte.
Thu, Apr 10, 2008 04:33:00 AM
Tomo Ohka - R - Indians

White Sox reassigned RHP Tomo Ohka and 1B Brad Eldred to minor league camp; optioned LHP Andrew Sisco and C Donny Lucy to Triple-A Charlotte.

Ohka allowed just one run in 10 innings this spring, but it seems that if the White Sox are going to carry a long reliever, it will be Nick Masset. Eldred had an interesting .176/.300/.500 line with 15 strikeouts in 34 at-bats. Sisco gave up four earned runs in four innings.
Related: Donny Lucy
Wed, Mar 19, 2008 02:09:00 PM
Tomo Ohka - R - Indians

Tomo Ohka threw two scoreless innings out of the pen Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Ohka has allowed one run and four hits in seven innings this spring. He's probably competing with Nick Masset for one spot in the White Sox bullpen.
Sun, Mar 16, 2008 07:16:00 PM
Tomo Ohka - R - Indians

White Sox signed RHP Tomo Ohka to a minor league contract.

Ohka couldn't even get outs in Triple-A last year. He's just turning 32 next month and he has a decent track record in the majors, but it seems doubtful that he'll contribute.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Thu, Feb 21, 2008 04:55:00 PM
Tomo Ohka - R - Indians

Mariners released RHP Tomo Ohka from Triple-A Tacoma.

Signed to a minor league contract last month, Ohka went 0-3 with a 10.32 ERA in four starts at Triple-A.
Thu, Aug 9, 2007 10:43:00 AM
Tomo Ohka - R - Indians

Mariners signed RHP Tomo Ohka to a minor league contract.

Ohka would be a better option as a stopgap than Ryan Feierabend if the Mariners need another starter again, but there isn't really anything separating him from a healthy Cha Seung Baek. The Mariners might not have any use for him.
Fri, Jul 13, 2007 11:37:00 PM
Tomo Ohka - R - Indians

Cardinals released RHP Tomo Ohka from Triple-A Memphis.

The Cards had to add Ohka to their rotation or give him his freedom. They chose the latter after he posted a 6.87 ERA in three starts for Memphis. Ohka might join the Phillies now, though he'd probably be asked to go to Triple-A initially.
Related: Phillies
Wed, Jul 4, 2007 06:50:00 PM
Tomo Ohka - R - Indians

Tomo Ohka was pounded for seven runs in 5 1/3 innings in his start for Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

The poor outing leaves him with a 6.87 ERA in three starts. The Cardinals now have to call Ohka up or offer him his release. His lack of success could cause them to choose the latter route.
Sun, Jul 1, 2007 03:33:00 PM
Tomo Ohka - R - Indians

Making his second start for Triple-A Memphis, Tomo Ohka gave up four runs -- three earned -- in eight innings on Monday.

The Cardinals may have to decide this weekend whether to put Ohka into their rotation or let him walk. He should prove to be a modest upgrade if given the chance.
Tue, Jun 26, 2007 03:40:00 PM

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