| | 04/26/1981 | | | | | | | | | | | | P Shuncho Sakamoto #18 | | | | Age: 23 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Normal | |
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G | GS | Rec | SV | ERA | IP | HA | HR | BB | K | WHIP | | | | 2 | 2 | 0-1 | 0 | 8.49 | 11.2 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1.54 | | | | | | Overall | Potential | Stuff | | | Movement | | | Control | | |
| Pitching Ratings (OSA) | | | Overall | Vs Left | Vs Right | Potential | Stuff | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Movement | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | Control | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| | Pitch Ratings | Pitch | Current | Potential | Fastball | 14 | 14 | Curveball | 6 | 6 | Changeup | 5 | 10 | | | | | | |
| Other Pitching Ratings | Velocity | 96-98 Mph | Stamina | 6 | Suggested Role | Starter | Groundball Percentage | 65 % | Hold Runners | 5 | Defense | 2 |
| Run/Bunt Ratings | Running Speed: | 12 | Stealing Ability: | 20 | Baserunning Inst.: | 13 | Sacrifice Bunt: | 20 | Bunt for Hit: | 9 | | |
| | | Personality Ratings | Leader Ability: | Very Low | Loyalty: | Normal | Desire f. Win: | High | Greed: | Normal | Intelligence: | Normal | Work Ethic: | Normal | |
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| Shuncho Sakamoto | Birthday: | 07/13/1957 | Born in: | Nagoya (Aichi) | Nationality: | Japanese | Height: | 6' 0" | Weight: | 215 lbs | Local Popularity: | Unknown | National Pop.: | Unknown |
Status | Contract: | Major League Contract | Salary: | $535,700 | Signed Through: | 1981 Season | Major Service: | 1 Year, 35 Days | Service This Yr: | 7 Days | 40-Man Service: | 1 Year, 100 Days | Pro Service: | 6 Years | Arbitration Eligibility: | Not eligible, free agent after contract expires! | Option Years: | 2 option years left | Contract Extension: | - | Drafted: | 1975, 4th Pick in Round 1 | |
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American Baseball Association 1981 Pitching Stats | Pitching | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | IP | HA | R | ER | HR | BB | K | CG | CG% | SHO | QS | QS% | Overall | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.49 | 11.2 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 50.0 | Pitching | SVO | BS | SV% | RA | GF | R/9 | H/9 | K/9 | BB/9 | FIP | WHIP | VORP | BABIP | | | | | | Overall | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 14.66 | 10.03 | 6.94 | 3.86 | 4.31 | 1.54 | -4.6 | .308 | | | | | | Pitching | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | R | BB | K | SF | SH | HP | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | | | | vs. LHB | 37 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .297 | .395 | .378 | .774 | | | | vs. RHB | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 | | | |
| American Baseball Association 1981 Pitching Splits | Split | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | IP | HA | R | ER | HR | BB | K | | Last Week | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.49 | 11.2 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 9 | | April | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.49 | 11.2 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 9 | | Spring Training | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.80 | 20.0 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | | Last Year | 24 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 3.26 | 173.2 | 165 | 73 | 63 | 11 | 47 | 85 | | 2 Years Ago | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | Career | 28 | 26 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 3.65 | 187.1 | 182 | 87 | 76 | 12 | 53 | 95 | | Home | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15.43 | 4.2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | | Road | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.86 | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | | Grass | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.49 | 11.2 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 9 | | Day | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.49 | 11.2 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 9 | |
| Career Pitching Stats | Year/Team/League | Age | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | IP | HA | R | ER | HR | BB | K | CG | SHO | WHIP | BABIP | VORP | ERA+ | 1979 Detroit - ABA | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.50 | .444 | -0.8 | 46 | 1980 Detroit - ABA | 22 | 24 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 3.26 | 173.2 | 165 | 73 | 63 | 11 | 47 | 85 | 3 | 2 | 1.22 | .273 | 33.7 | 120 | 1981 Detroit - ABA | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.49 | 11.2 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.54 | .308 | -4.6 | 41 | Total ABA | | 28 | 26 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 3.65 | 187.1 | 182 | 87 | 76 | 12 | 53 | 95 | 3 | 2 | 1.25 | .278 | 28.3 | 114 |
| Career Minor League Pitching Stats | | Player History | 06/15/1975 | Drafted in the 1975 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 4, 4th overall pick) by the Detroit Bears, out of high school (Tree of Life Christian; Columbus, OH). | 08/12/1975 | Signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Bears organization with a signing bonus of $485,300. | 01/01/1976 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 4 (7); Movement: 12 (16); Control: 3 (9). | 04/19/1976 | Named the #12 prospect in the ABA | 06/01/1976 | Wins the SCL SL Pitcher of the Month Award. | 06/07/1976 | Was selected to the 1976 Southern California League All-Star Game. | 06/14/1976 | Injured (torn triceps), out for 3 months. | 01/01/1977 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 7 (12); Movement: 13 (16); Control: 5 (12). | 04/18/1977 | Named the #5 prospect in the ABA | 01/01/1978 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 7 (9); Movement: 14 (16); Control: 6 (10). | 04/10/1978 | Injured (back tightness), day-to-day for 1 day. | 04/17/1978 | Named the #5 prospect in the ABA | 07/20/1978 | Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Thornhill Blue Sox with 4 strikeouts and 3 BB allowed! | 01/01/1979 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 8 (11); Movement: 15 (17); Control: 6 (11). | 04/16/1979 | Named the #2 prospect in the ABA | 06/08/1979 | Was selected to the 1979 Golden Horseshoe League All-Star Game. | 07/02/1979 | Injured (hamstring strain), out for 3 weeks. | 08/06/1979 | Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Timmins Jolt with 5 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed! | 01/01/1980 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 9 (11); Movement: 15 (17); Control: 7 (9). | 04/14/1980 | Named the #4 prospect in the ABA | 08/11/1980 | Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Cleveland Eagles with 7 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed! | 09/01/1980 | Wins the ABA LL Pitcher of the Month Award. | 09/01/1980 | Wins the ABA LL Rookie of the Month Award. | 01/01/1981 | OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 9 (10); Movement: 16 (17); Control: 9 (11). | Leader Boards Appearances | Year | Winning % | Rank | 1980 | .684 | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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