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Norichika Aoki | Outfielder

Team: Milwaukee Brewers
Ht / Wt:  5'9' / 182
Age / DOB:  (30) / 1/5/1982
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Norichika Aoki smacked a double and a triple as part of a 2-for-4 night against the Giants on Tuesday.
He added a run scored, an RBI, and a walk. The one million dollar man is earning every penny with a solid .296/.367/.451 triple slash through 71 at-bats. May 23 - 4:23 AM

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Norichika Aoki - OF - Brewers

Norichika Aoki hit an inside-the-park home run in the Brewers loss to the Rockies on Friday.

Aoki finished the memorable evening 2-for-4 with the homer, a double and a pair of runs scored. He's now hitting .357 (5-for-14) in his limited action, and could be in line for more playing time with Nyjer Morgan struggling.
Apr 20 - 11:32 PM
Norichika Aoki - OF - Brewers

Norichika Aoki will make his first major league start in center field Friday.

Aoki's only other start was on April 11 in left field. The 30-year-old is 3-for-10 with an RBI and two walks thus far and is unlikely to have much fantasy value buried on the outfield depth chart.
Related: Carlos Gomez, Nyjer Morgan
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Apr 20 - 5:32 PM
Norichika Aoki - OF - Brewers

Norichika Aoki was scratched from Tuesday's Cactus League lineup due to right hamstring tightness.

The Brewers are calling the discomfort "mild" and expect Aoki to be fine in a couple of days. The Japanese outfielder has shown enough this spring to secure a backup job.
Source: Todd Rosiak on Twitter
Mar 27 - 12:31 PM
Norichika Aoki - OF - Brewers

Norichika Aoki went 2-for-2 with a home run, run scored and RBI in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Dodgers.

Aoki is ticketed for a reserve role, but making a case for more playing time. He's now batting .313 this spring with three steals in 48 plate appearances. His only RBI was a solo shot off Clayton Kershaw in the third inning.
Mar 25 - 7:43 PM
Norichika Aoki - OF - Brewers

Norichika Aoki went 3-for-3 with a triple, run scored and three RBI in Monday's win over the Rangers.

The multi-hit game was just Aoki's second of the spring, while the extra-base hit was also only his second. Ticketed for a reserve role, Aoki isn't worth a draft pick outside of deeper NL-only leagues.
Mar 19 - 7:07 PM
Norichika Aoki - OF - Brewers

According to the Associated Press, Norichika Aoki's two-year deal with the Brewers includes a $1.5 million club option for 2014 or a $250,000 buyout.

Aoki agreed to a two-year, $2.5 million contract with the Brewers last week which includes a $1 million salary for 2012 and a $1.25 million salary for 2013. If the 2014 option is exercised and he makes at least 140 starts and has 150 games played per season, he will make $8,187,500 over the life of the contract. It's unlikely that will happen, as the Brewers view him as a reserve outfielder.
Source: Associated Press
Jan 23 - 9:50 PM
Norichika Aoki - OF - Brewers

Norichika Aoki's new contract with the Brewers guarantees salaries of $1 million in 2012 and $1.25 million in 2013.

The deal also includes incentives and a club option for 2013. Aoki, who turned 30 earlier this month, was a .329 lifetime hitter in Japan and a Gold Glove winner for his defense in center field. While he doesn't project as a starter in MLB, he provides some much-needed outfield depth on a team that is bracing for the impact of Ryan Braun losing his appeal for a 50-game PED suspension.
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter
Jan 19 - 2:58 PM
Norichika Aoki - OF - Brewers

Brewers signed OF Norichika Aoki to a two-year contract with a club option for 2014.

Contract details aren't yet available. Aoki, who turned 30 earlier this month, had a .329 lifetime batting average in Japan and was a three-time Central League batting champion. While many view him as more of a fourth outfielder-type, he could see semi-regular playing time at the start of the season if Ryan Braun's 50-game suspension sticks.
Jan 17 - 5:44 PM
Norichika Aoki - OF - Brewers

According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, outfielder Norichika Aoki "will be a Brewer."

Heyman says the two sides are "just finalizing" a multi-year deal. The Brewers put up a $2.5 million posting fee last month for the right to negotiate exclusively with Aoki, then came away impressed by the ability he displayed during a 75-minute workout last weekend. The 30-year-old outfielder was a .329 career hitter in Nippon Professional Baseball. He could see significant playing time at the beginning of the season if Ryan Braun's 50-game suspension is upheld.
Related: Brewers
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Jan 17 - 3:16 PM
Norichika Aoki - OF - Brewers

Brewers GM Doug Melvin said Tuesday that the team is "close" to a deal with Norichika Aoki.

The Japanese outfielder was in Milwaukee last weekend for a 75-minute workout and apparently impressed the Brewers' decision-makers. Aoki was a .329 lifetime hitter in Nippon Professional Baseball. The Brewers put up a $2.5 million posting fee for the right to negotiate exclusively with him. They have only a couple more hours to work out a contract and make it official.
Related: Brewers
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter
Jan 17 - 3:08 PM
Norichika Aoki - OF - Brewers

Brewers GM Doug Melvin acknowledged Saturday that he has "exchanged proposals" with Norichika Aoki's agent.

The Brewers were impressed with the ability Aoki displayed during a 75-minute workout last weekend. That doesn't necessarily mean they've made a lucrative offer, but there's clearly real interest in making a part of the 2012 roster. Aoki was a .329 lifetime hitter in Nippon Professional Baseball. Milwaukee put up a $2.5 million posting fee for exclusive negotiating rights.
Related: Brewers
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter
Jan 14 - 5:12 PM
Norichika Aoki - OF - Brewers

Norichika Aoki is taking a physical Monday.

It does not mean that he's close to reaching a deal with the Brewers, but it does buy the Milwaukee front office some time if negotiations bump closely up against the January 17 deadline. Because, well, it'll be out of the way. Aoki worked out in front of team officials for 75 minutes on Sunday, performing throwing, running and batting drills. The Brewers paid a $2.5 million posting fee for exclusive negotating rights to the 29-year-old outfielder.
Related: Brewers
Source: MLBlogs.com
Jan 9 - 11:17 AM
Norichika Aoki - OF - Brewers

The Brewers held a 75-minute workout this weekend with Japanese outfielder Norichika Aoki.

Aoki played catch and long toss, took batting practice and did base running drills in front of Milwaukee executives. The Brewers paid a $2.5 million posting fee for the rights to negotiate exclusively with the 29-year-old outfielder, and have until January 17 to work out a contract. Aoki was a .329 lifetime hitter in Nippon Professional Baseball and is considered a strong defensive outfielder.
Related: Brewers
Source: NPB Tracker
Jan 9 - 9:47 AM
Norichika Aoki - OF - Brewers

The Brewers will host a workout for Japanese outfielder Norichika Aoki this weekend in Phoenix.

The Brewers won exclusive negotiating rights to Aoki last month with a posting fee of $2.5 million. The two sides have until January 17 to work out a deal. "We don't have a lot of time," said Melvin. "We want to withhold judgment on him until we've seen him. He's more of a contact guy. We've had reports on him." Aoki, 29, likely profiles best as a fourth outfielder, but he could see semi-regular playing time if Ryan Braun's 50-game suspension sticks. Coincidentally, both Aoki and Braun are represented by Nez Balelo.
Related: Brewers
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Jan 4 - 12:07 PM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jonathan Lucroy
2George Kottaras
1B1Mat Gamel
2Travis Ishikawa
2B1Rickie Weeks
SS1Alex Gonzalez
2Cesar Izturis
3Cody Ransom
3B1Aramis Ramirez
2Taylor Green
LF1Ryan Braun
2Norichika Aoki
CF1Nyjer Morgan
2Carlos Gomez
RF1Corey Hart
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Zack Greinke
2Yovani Gallardo
3Shaun Marcum
4Randy Wolf
5Chris Narveson
6Marco Estrada
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1John Axford
2Francisco Rodriguez
3Jose Veras
4Kameron Loe
5Manny Parra
6Juan Perez
7Tim Dillard
8Mike McClendon