Junichi Tazawa is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for ENEOS of the Japanese Industrial League.
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26 Facts About Junichi Tazawa
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Junichi Tazawa has played in Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox, Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Angels.
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Junichi Tazawa played in the Chinese Professional Baseball League for the Wei Chuan Dragons.
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Junichi Tazawa appeared less than 24 hours later in a relief appearance in the semifinal against Central Japan Railway.
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In September 2008, Junichi Tazawa announced his intention to skip the NPB draft in order to pursue a career with a Major League team.
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On December 4,2008, Junichi Tazawa signed with the Boston Red Sox, reportedly for $3 million over three years.
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Junichi Tazawa made his debut that night against the New York Yankees in Yankee Stadium in the 14th inning.
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Junichi Tazawa was the last pitcher left in the bullpen for the Red Sox.
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Junichi Tazawa would go on to pitch five innings, winning the game while giving up one earned run and striking out six.
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Junichi Tazawa pitched five innings, giving up four runs on 10 hits and three walks and taking the loss.
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Junichi Tazawa began the 2011 season on the 60-day disabled list but eventually returned to pitch in three games for the Red Sox in 2011.
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Junichi Tazawa started 2012 in Triple-A Pawtucket before being called up to Boston on April 18 to replace the struggling Mark Melancon.
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Junichi Tazawa was one of the rare bright spots in a dismal 2012 season, posting a 1.
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In May 2013, Junichi Tazawa was named interim closer after injuries to Joel Hanrahan and Andrew Bailey.
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Junichi Tazawa continued in that role through Boston's run to the World Series championship, including pitching important innings in the ALCS and World Series.
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On December 16,2016, Junichi Tazawa signed a two-year, $12 million dollar deal with the Miami Marlins.
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Junichi Tazawa was designated for assignment on May 17,2018, and was released on May 21.
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On June 4,2018, Junichi Tazawa signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers.
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On July 13,2018, Junichi Tazawa was signed by the Los Angeles Angels on a minor-league contract.
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Junichi Tazawa was promoted to the major leagues on September 1,2018.
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Junichi Tazawa was released by the organization prior to the season on March 10,2020.
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On December 26,2020, Junichi Tazawa signed with Taiwan's Wei Chuan Dragons of the Chinese Professional Baseball League for the 2021 season.
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Junichi Tazawa was not re-signed for the 2022 season and became a free agent.
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On May 4,2022, Junichi Tazawa signed with the Generales de Durango of the Mexican League.
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On September 7,2022, Junichi Tazawa signed with ENEOS, a team in the semi-pro Japanese Industrial League where he once played.
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