Koji Uehara

[kanji0613]

見ててきもちいい

[CDLPMDDATXX]

ボンズを三振に取るか･･･

[WuggaWagga]

they should like hit the same time when he throws the ball

[testmodel2]

国際試合の時とリーグでの国内試合の時とで球速は同じなのに球威­がまるで違うように見えるのは気のせい？国際試合無敗の男って言­われるけどコレ見たら納得した

[lilsnidesorioles]

he has a pretty good screwballl too. i like the o's hence my name but they dont like winning very much

[Optimosmoke]

What pitch did he throw at 2:22?

[dheeren62]

@Optimosmoke Looks like a two seamer off of the back seam, they tend to run like that.

[TheObstinatemule]

@dheeren62

he's like an asian clone of david cone from, hell of a pitcher in the 90's

[ChubbyKola]

@TheObstinatemule how can you compare him to Cone ? like im asian .. but cone was CONE lool

[pandakin0808]

My sister babysits his son - Just dropped her off at his house. He's never around though or I'd get his autograph xD

[billyjoebutthed11]

it says on wiki he's 12-0 in 25 international competition games including 2-0 in the 2006 WBC and that he collects baseball memorabelia like David Wells.

[Schwarz2448]

good thing hes on the orioles they need pitching help

[adamthepitcher62]

o ya awesome pitcher

[acousticguy94]

wait mightve been in the olympics or something

[joetheshow456]

0:53 is that barry bonds

[oriolesmagic33]

ya!

[laumi245]

Someone who ks Barry Bonds three times in the same game is no slouch.

[Arsenelupin3]

By this logic, we should have Sandy Koufax out there pitching. Those videos are not from a few months ago. They're pretty old.

[xBox360iZdaBeZt]

@laumi245 you and barry bond can kiss my ass he sucks dick for breaking hr record because he takes steroids

[dheeren62]

@xBox360iZdaBeZt Hey idiot, MLB had no rule saying the players couldn't take PED's. If you could make millions and break records and it wasn't agaisnt the rules of your job, you would take them also. It's complete brain dead morons like you that are ruining the world with your imbecile logic and idle threats. And why would you want someone to kiss your ass? Are you Queer? I'm thinking so.

[xBox360iZdaBeZt]

@xBox360iZdaBeZt lol it took you a while to respond. did that comeboack take you all night?

[xBox360iZdaBeZt]

@xBox360iZdaBeZt lol it took you a while to respond. did that comeback take you all night?

[writofmandamus]

the guy at 0:53 looks like barry bonds

[ehaz00]

thats because it is barry bonds...

[williamtadashisato]

the gyu is barry bonds! -_-

Tokyo Giants vs Major League

[writofmandamus]

omg seriously, do ppl not read comments? I get it that he's actually barry bonds, 4 ppl have replied to me now saying the same thing! I could delete my comment but im curious as to why ppl would keep repeating the same thing. it looks like the rest of the comments r right there with my post

[earnhardtlivesE]

that IS barry bonds

[gullyjuice1]

that's barry baonds

[whojmabe]

that split/forkball is nasty...made bonds and giambi look like the forgotten step-child

[Cizzle64]

This signing was more than just the amazing stuff Koji has...as seen here! It was about the Orioles transition to opening up their international systems.  Koji should be a great start to narrowing the gap that teams such as the red sox, yankees, and mariners have created with japanese players!

[cool3drive]

凄いというよりも、美しいよね。

[SoftBank47]

Uehara is not the pitcher he once was. Back before his elbow surgeries, he was able to hit the high 140's with his fastball. Now he struggles to reach 145.

[hrashid14]

I take it "Sanshin" means strikeout in Japanese?

[SoftBank47]

yup, san-shin is literally translated as "three strike." A common phrase heard is "karabure san-shin," which literally means "empty swing three strike."

[MicDizzle2]

KOJI is gonna be a beast in here in Baltimore.I can't wait to see him in Spring Training and when the season starts.

[N8iveNik]

Look at the placement of his pitches, right where the catcher sets up. This is what we need, now we need some solid starters at 3,4 like John Garland and Ben Sheets. With the outfield of Markakis, Jones, and Pie these pitchers have help. The middle looks good too, Wieters, Roberts, Izturis. I'd like to see Nomar at first maybe. Orioles magic is coming back.

[melhorn14]

his movement is amazing hes my new favorite o's pitcher now that cabrera is gone

[museumbone]

Looks like the guy throws everything and the kitchen sink. Lord knows we need pitching so go Koji, Go Orioles!

[pudn28]

Guthrey No.1 and Koji No.2.

[Kaleidoscorp]

He paints the black.

He allows very few walks.

He used to be Maddux with speed-ball.

[isaac263]

I'd put Hennessey and Liz in the 4 and 5 spots. But we'll see.

[chipndale281]

I think Hennessey is a great pick for #4, with Guthrie and Koji locking down 1 and 2. Rich Hill looks like he's gonna be the #3 which leaves the #5 spot open for anyone...I think Liz is just really raw....I'd like to see Arietta or Tillman play in the big leagues this year...

[isaac263]

Yeah that sounds fair. We should give Pauley and Penn a look though. I really can't wait for Matusz, Arrieta and Tillman.

[hrashid14]

Bergeson is going to be good, too.

[isaac263]

Today against the Marlins: 5 IP, 2 R

if they pitch hm that long in Spring Training, they must really be considering it.

[AlterEgo2k8]

A reason for me to be happy. Koji should fit in nice with the O's. Still need another 2 starters to fill the roster.

[N8iveNik]

I can't believe they haven't gone after Garland or Sheets, or both for that matter. Chris Waters looked good last year but he needs more developing but Hayden Penn should be ready if Matt Albers and Jim Johnson stay in the bullpen. Johnson would be a good number 4 guy.

[ramencurry]

He was really good like Dice-K some years ago but his prime time was past.He threw 95,96 before but now I think 88-90.

I think if he did bullpen he still can throw 95-98.

[truthbtold4]

hopefully he's still got it

[skidude2]

this guy looks pretty good, nice pickup by the orioles.

GO YANKEES

[jheyne0311]

Orioles 4 Life

Screw the spoiled Sox and Yanks

[N8iveNik]

All that money the Sox and Yanks spend got them 2nd and 3rd place. I hope these pitching prospects develop properly and we have a dominating rotation and decent bullpen, the infield is there now and the outfield is all star quality, this team will be great in a year or two.

[BoilingPoint212F]

I couldn't understand what they were saying . It was all Greek to me. LOL

[thirty98]

楽しんでカニ

[SAIKANOSHOU]

Uehara has passed one's prime.

His goodness is about five years ago.

You should not expect it so much.

[Arsenelupin3]

Why is this commented down to -4? The guy is a 34yo RHP who was converted to a relief role for a year in 2007 after two losing seasons, and then demoted to a farm team in 2008.

Apparently there is no place for realism amongst fans.

[djr1581]

Go Orioles!!!

[neal44]

He is an Oriole now!

[didoma73]

when did he pitch against giambi and bonds?

[shuuto150]

An exhibition game

[keibadouga]

It's the game in 2002.

[tkbtkysss]

@didoma73

In 2002,November at Tokyo Dome