Honorable Mentions
Though there are over 30 players who have MLB experience playing in the NPB, not all made the cut. A good half had such brief MLB careers that they were not worth mentioning. Some have little to no experience in the NPB league and have not proved themselves there yet. Here are the ones that were close to making the list but could not due to their limited time in Japan:
SP Felipe Paulino, Saitama Seibu Lions: 470 ERA in 9 games
SP Kyle Davies, Yakult Swallows: 3.96 ERA in 13 games
RP Steve Delabar, Hiroshima Carp: Just recently signed
IF Brent Morel, Orix Buffaloes: .683 OPS in 94 games
OF Jonny Gomes, Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles: .526 OPS in 18 games
OF Garrett Jones, Yomiuri Giants: .262/.338/.507 with 22 HR in first season
OF Dayan Viciedo, Chunichi Dragons: .272/.349/.487 with 21 HR in first season
OF Brian Bogusevic, Orix Buffaloes: .601 OPS in 60 games
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