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Hiroyuki Kobayashi | Relief Pitcher

Team:	Los Angeles Angels
Age / DOB:	(34) / 6/4/1978
Ht / Wt:	6'1' / 174
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
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Angels released RHP Hiroyuki Kobayashi.

The Angels signed Kobayashi to a minor league contract in late January but apparently weren't very impressed with him this spring in camp. The 34-year-old right-hander posted a 3.00 ERA and 45/19 K/BB ratio over 39 innings in 2011 for the Hanshin Tigers of Japan's Central League. He did not pitch in 2012. Mar 4 - 12:36 PM

Source: Bill Shaikin on Twitter

Halos cut Japanese righty Hiroyuki Kobayashi
Mar 4 - 12:36 PM
Hiroyuki Kobayashi signs with Angels
Jan 31 - 7:45 PM
Angels to sign Hiroyuki Kobayashi
Jan 31 - 7:29 PM
Towers denies Kobayashi offer
Fri, Nov 19, 2010 09:11:00 PM

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Hiroyuki Kobayashi - R - Angels

Angels signed RHP Hiroyuki Kobayashi to a minor league contract.

The deal is expected to include an invitation to spring training. Kobayashi, 34, posted a 3.00 ERA and 45/19 K/BB ratio over 39 innings in 2011 for the Hanshin Tigers of Japan's Central League but did not appear in a game last year. He's put up a 3.65 ERA and 493/151 K/BB ratio over 543 innings during his career in Japan.

Jan 31 - 7:45 PM

Hiroyuki Kobayashi - R - Angels

The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports that the Angels are nearing a minor league deal with Japanese reliever Hiroyuki Kobayashi.

The deal presumably would include an invitation to spring training. Kobayashi, 34, posted a 3.00 ERA and 45/19 K/BB ratio over 39 innings in 2011 for the Hanshin Tigers of Japan's Central League but did not appear in a game last year.

Source: Mike DiGiovanna on Twitter

Jan 31 - 7:29 PM

Hiroyuki Kobayashi - R - Angels

Updating an earlier item, D-backs GM Kevin Towers has denied his team is planning to make an offer to Japanese right-hander Hiroyuki Kobayashi.

Sponichi, a Japanese website, reported that the D-backs had a two-year, $3 million offer ready for Kobayashi. It doesn't necessarily mean Arizona isn't interested in the right-hander, only that they just aren't prepared to make an offer just yet.

Source: Nick Piecoro on Twitter

Fri, Nov 19, 2010 09:11:00 PM

Hiroyuki Kobayashi - R - Angels

Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker reports that the D-backs have a two-year, $3 million offer on the table for Japanese right-hander Hiroyuki Kobayashi.

Kobayashi posted a 2.21 ERA, 29 saves and a 53/14 K/BB ratio over 61 relief innings with the Chiba Lotte Marines this past season. He's also worked as a starter in Japan but would presumably be used as a reliever with Arizona or whatever major league team might sign him.

Source: Patrick Newman on Twitter

Fri, Nov 19, 2010 08:22:00 PM

Hiroyuki Kobayashi - R - Angels

According to Jason Coskrey of the Japan Times, Japanese right-hander Hiroyuki Kobayashi plans to pitch in the major leagues next season.

Kobayashi will be a free agent this winter, so he will not have to go through the posting process. The 32-year-old right-hander has a 3.54 ERA over parts of 11 seasons in Japan. Formerly a starter, he made the transition to the bullpen with the Chiba Lotte Marines this season, posting a 2.21 ERA, 29 saves and a 53/14 K/BB ratio over 61 innings. We're guessing he would be a reliever stateside, as well.

Source: Jason Coskrey on Twitter

Wed, Nov 10, 2010 09:56:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Chris Iannetta
	2	Hank Conger
1B	1	Albert Pujols
2B	1	Howie Kendrick
SS	1	Erick Aybar
	2	Brendan Harris
3B	1	Alberto Callaspo
	2	Chris Nelson
LF	1	Mike Trout
	2	J.B. Shuck
CF	1	Peter Bourjos D.L. Peter Bourjos (hamstring) has begun light jogging and batting practice. Bourjos is increasing the pace of his workouts daily. He's likely to need a few minor league rehab games before returning to the Angels' lineup, but it looks likely that he'll return in early June. Hamstring injuries can tend to linger and pose a high re-injury risk however, so play it cautiously when re-inserting the speedy outfielder into your fantasy lineups. May 24
RF	1	Josh Hamilton
DH	1	Mark Trumbo
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Jered Weaver D.L. Jered Weaver (elbow) is expected to start Wednesday against the Dodgers. Weaver, on the disabled list since April 9, will throw a bullpen session Sunday before he's cleared to rejoin the Angels. The Los Angeles Times expects Joe Blanton to lose his rotation spot when Weaver returns. May 25
	2	C.J. Wilson
	3	Joe Blanton
	4	Jason Vargas
	5	Tommy Hanson D.L. Tommy Hanson could return for Thursday night's game against the Dodgers. Hanson will throw 75 pitches in extended spring training Saturday and the Angels expect him to only need one start before he rejoins the team. Hanson is returning from a three week stint on the bereavement list. May 25
	6	Jerome Williams
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Ernesto Frieri
	2	Ryan Madson D.L. Ryan Madson has experienced yet another setback in his recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery. Madson felt renewed soreness in his right arm while trying to throw this week and has been shut down indefinitely. There is no longer a timetable for his return and he can be dropped in most fantasy formats at this point. Ernesto Frieri is the Angels' ninth-inning man. May 22
	3	Scott Downs
	4	Sean Burnett
	5	Kevin Jepsen D.L. Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Kevin Jepsen (triceps) is "close" to rejoining the bullpen. Jepsen, who has been out since mid-April with a triceps ailment, will make a third rehab appearance this week, but it sounds like it could be his final one. He'll return to middle relief for the Halos. May 23
	6	Mark Lowe
	7	Garrett Richards
	8	Dane De La Rosa
	9	Michael Kohn
	10	Billy Buckner
	11	Ryan Brasier
	12	Robert Coello
	13	Andrew Taylor D.L. Angels transferred LHP Andrew Taylor from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Taylor was diagnosed with a small tear in his labrum last month. While he won't need surgery, it's unclear how long he'll be sidelined. The 26-year-old posted a 4.27 ERA and 56/25 K/BB ratio over 59 innings between Double- and Triple-A last year. Apr 9

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