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Hisashi Iwakuma | Starting Pitcher

Team: Seattle Mariners
Age / DOB:  (32) / 4/12/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 210
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Hisashi Iwakuma allowed five earned runs over six innings Monday in the Mariners' loss to the Indians.
Iwakuma entered the outing with an outstanding 1.84 ERA and 0.78 WHIP. By the time he was done serving up seven hits, three walks and five earned runs to the Tribe, his ERA had jumped to 2.37 and his WHIP had slid to 0.87. Iwakuma will try to bounce back next week against the Rangers. It will be a tough test for the right-hander. May 20 - 4:04 PM

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Hisashi Iwakuma - S - Mariners

Hisashi Iwakuma allowed two runs in seven innings against the Yankees to pick up his fifth win of the season on Wednesday.

Iwakuma has yet to allow more than three runs in a single start this season, and Wednesday was a standard outing for the right-hander. Iwakuma surrendered just two solo home runs to the Yanks, striking out four while walking none. He now owns a 1.84 ERA and 0.78 WHIP through nine starts, and he should be started in even the shallowest of mixed leagues as his impressive run continues. His next turn will come Monday against the Indians.
May 15 - 10:08 PM
Hisashi Iwakuma - S - Mariners

Hisashi Iwakuma allowed two runs over seven innings and struck out nine Friday in the Mariners' 6-3 win over the A's.

In eight starts, Iwakuma has allowed zero earned runs twice, one earned run three times, two earned runs twice and three earned runs once. He can't keep up this pace, but he's on the short list of AL Cy Young contenders through six weeks.
May 11 - 1:08 AM
Hisashi Iwakuma - S - Mariners

Hisashi Iwakuma cruised to an easy victory against the Blue Jays on Saturday, surrendering just one run on five hits over his seven innings of work.

Iwakuma walked three and struck out five, and he got great support from the Seattle offense. Iwakuma has been tremendous through his first seven starts this season, boasting a 3-1 record, 1.61 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 42/8 K/BB ratio in 44 2/3 innings. He'll look to continue that dominance when he faces the A's at home on Saturday.
May 4 - 5:08 PM
Hisashi Iwakuma - S - Mariners

Hisashi Iwakuma is tentatively scheduled to make his next start Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Iwakuma has dealt with a blister on his right middle finger since spring training, so the Mariners are taking advantage of Thursday's off-day to give him some extra rest. Felix Hernandez will start Friday's series opener while Joe Saunders will move up a day to start Saturday.
Related: Felix Hernandez, Joe Saunders
Source: Mariners.mlb.com
Apr 30 - 12:16 AM
Hisashi Iwakuma - S - Mariners

Hisashi Iwakuma was credited with one unearned run over six innings Sunday in a win against the Angels.

Iwakuma held the Angels to just three hits and had eight strikeouts in the no-decision. He likely could have gone another inning, but was removed to avoid any further blister issues. With a 1.67 ERA and 0.69 WHIP, Iwakuma needs to be owned in all fantasy formats.
Apr 28 - 7:53 PM
Hisashi Iwakuma - S - Mariners

Hisashi Iwakuma allowed three runs -- two earned -- in five innings as the Mariners fell to the Astros on Tuesday.

Iwakuma took the loss, but the start was generally positive as he struck out 11 Astros batters in the process. Control was an issue, as he walked three and hit Justin Maxwell to force in a run, but he did well to limit the damage. With a 1.99 ERA and 0.73 WHIP, Iwakuma should be owned in all but the shallowest of leagues if he isn't already. His next start will be Sunday against the Angels.
Apr 23 - 11:54 PM
Hisashi Iwakuma - S - Mariners

Hisashi Iwakuma (blister) said through a translator that he "should be OK" to make his next start.

Iwakuma was lifted after throwing just 70 pitches across six shutout innings Thursday, as his blister issue cropped up again. "I’ve been fighting through the whole situation," he said. "I should be OK." The right-hander has been terrific in spite of the blister problems, posting a 1.69 ERA and 0.52 WHIP over four starts. He's scheduled to face the Astros next.
Source: Tacoma News Tribune
Apr 19 - 10:26 AM
Hisashi Iwakuma - S - Mariners

Hisashi Iwakuma held the Tigers scoreless on just three hits and a walk over six innings in Thursday's 2-0 victory.

Iwakuma was only at 70 pitches through his six shutout frames, but he had to be removed when his nagging blister caused more issues. It doesn't spoil what was another terrific outing, though, as Iwakuma didn't allow any extra-base hits and issued just his second free pass in 26 2/3 frames this season. He now boasts a sparkling 1.69 ERA and 0.52 WHIP for the season. Assuming the blister doesn't keep him from it, he'll have a good shot at another fine performance next week in Houston.
Apr 18 - 6:57 PM
Hisashi Iwakuma - S - Mariners

Hisashi Iwakuma won a battle of Japanese starters Friday, allowing one run in 6 2/3 innings to defeat the Rangers.

Iwakuma struck out six and walked one in outdueling Yu Darvish. Oddly enough, both pitchers have been dealing with blister problems, though that didn't seem to be a factor tonight. Iwakuma moved to 2-0 with a 2.18 ERA.
Apr 13 - 1:19 AM
Hisashi Iwakuma - S - Mariners

Hisashi Iwakuma threw almost no offspeed pitches during a bullpen session Thursday due to a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand.

Iwakuma has dealt with the blister since spring training, and the Mariners have been limiting him almost exclusively to fastballs during his bullpen sessions in order to keep it from getting worse. He was terrific in his first start and is expected to be fine for his next outing, but it's a situation to monitor until a callus builds around the blister.
Source: Tacoma News Tribune
Apr 5 - 9:54 AM
Hisashi Iwakuma - S - Mariners

Hisashi Iwakuma beat the A's by allowing just one run and two hits in six innings on Tuesday.

The Mariners were quite fortunate when Iwakuma decided not to test free agency over the winter and instead took a modest two-year, $14 million deal. He doesn't need to repeat his 2012 performance to be worth that and more, but perhaps he will anyway. Iwakuma struck out seven and walked none tonight. A Yoenis Cespedes homer was the only blemish.
Apr 3 - 1:46 AM
Hisashi Iwakuma - S - Mariners

Hisashi Iwakuma yielded three runs over four innings Thursday against the Cubs.

Iwakuma was originally expected to throw 80 pitches, but he came out early due to a dry skin issue with his fingertips. Fortunately, it's not a major concern. The 31-year-old had a 4.26 ERA in six appearances this spring and is lined up to face the Athletics in the second game of the season.
Mar 28 - 6:23 PM
Hisashi Iwakuma - S - Mariners

Hisashi Iwakuma allowed three runs over five innings Monday against the Athletics.

The right-hander gave up six hits, walked two and didn't strike out anyone. Despite the lackluster showing Monday, Iwakuma has had a pretty nice spring, putting up a 3.60 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 15 frames. He's a nice late-round fantasy option.
Mar 18 - 7:20 PM
Hisashi Iwakuma - S - Mariners

Hisashi Iwakuma spun three scoreless frames in Thursday's win over the Royals.

The righty permitted just one hit, didn't walk anyone and recorded one punchout. Iwakuma has looked great early on this spring, allowing just one run and three baserunners over six innings. He holds some fantasy sleeper potential.
Mar 7 - 6:26 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Kelly Shoppach
2Jesus Sucre
1B1Justin Smoak
2B1Dustin Ackley
SS1Brendan Ryan
2Carlos Triunfel
3B1Kyle Seager
LF1Michael Morse
2Raul Ibanez
CF1Franklin Gutierrez
2Endy Chavez
RF1Michael Saunders
2Jason Bay
DH1Kendrys Morales
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Felix Hernandez
2Hisashi Iwakuma
3Joe Saunders
4Brandon Maurer
5Aaron Harang
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Tom Wilhelmsen
2Stephen Pryor
3Carter Capps
4Oliver Perez
5Charlie Furbush
6Josh Kinney
7Lucas Luetge
8Yoervis Medina
9Danny Farquhar