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Hiroki Kuroda is a former professional baseball player. Born on February 10, 1975, in Osaka, Japan, he played for 11 seasons in the Major League Baseball (MLB) as a pitcher. Kuroda began his baseball playing career in Japan, playing with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in the Japanese Central League (JCL). In 2007, Kuroda signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers as a free agent, and in his debut season, he emerged as one of the best pitchers in the National League, receiving eighth place in the Cy Young Award voting.
Throughout his MLB career, Kuroda was known for his pitch control, averaging 2.2 walks per nine innings, and his durability, reaching the 200-inning mark in four seasons. He played with the Los Angeles Dodgers until 2011, after which he signed with the New York Yankees. Kuroda played for the Yankees in three consecutive seasons (2012-2014) and was their most consistent pitcher, with an ERA below 4.00 in each year. Kuroda finished his MLB career with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in 2016, retiring at the age of 41.
Throughout his baseball career, Kuroda played in two All-Star games and won a silver medal with the Japanese national team in the 2004 Athens Olympics. In Japan, he has a career record of 103-89 with a 3.69 ERA, while in MLB, he finished with a record of 79-79 and a 3.45 ERA. Kuroda was known not only for his on-field performance but also for his character as a dedicated and intense player who continued to study and hone his craft throughout his career. Today, he is retired and occasionally serves as a special advisor to the Yankees.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Hiroki Kuroda (Hiroshima Toyo Carp 15 Hiroki Kuroda Autographed Baseball Hall of Fame Commemora) was sold in November 2025 for $1,486.23 while the cheapest item (HIROKI KURODA IN PERSON - TTM AUTO / SIGNED CARD COA) found a new owner for $0.45 in October 2011. The month with the most items sold (26) was March 2008 with an average selling price of $32.49 for an autographed item of Hiroki Kuroda. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in April 2026 with $528.43 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $1.36 was February 2011. In average, an autographed item from Hiroki Kuroda is worth $34.99.
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Latest News about Hiroki Kuroda
Baseball notes: Hiroki Kuroda wins in Japan (03/29/2015): The former Yankee pitched seven scoreless innings in a 2-1 victory. Hiroki Kuroda says his years in the majors were “tougher than they were enjoyabl (03/08/2015): This describes any given seven-year stretch in most of our lives, though, right? 
Hiroki Kuroda joins Hiroshima training camp in Okinawa City (02/19/2015): The second term of Hiroshima Toyo Carp baseball spring camp started at Koza Shinkin Stadium in Okinawa City on Feb. 18th. Ex-Yankee Hiroki Kuroda didn't enjoy pitching in the majors, per report (02/19/2015): Congratulations! Your weather is set to . You can change the location at any time. Don't have an account? Hiroki Kuroda’s brutal one-word summary of time in majors (02/19/2015): No wonder Hiroki Kuroda bolted from The Bronx. The Japanese right-hander offered little diplomacy this week in summing up his arduous experiences pitching in the major leagues. “To sum it up...
Older News Stories about Hiroki Kuroda
MLB hot stove: Padres tried to sign Hiroki Kuroda before he returned to Japan (01/2015): If the Padres could have signed Kuroda, it would have been another big move in an offseason where they have already acquired Matt Kemp, Justin Upton and Wil Myers. Saying so long to Hiroki Kuroda, one of MLB's best Japanese pitchers (12/2014): As he retires from MLB to head back to his native Japan, we take a look back at the quietly excellent career of Dodgers and Yankees pitcher Hiroki Kuroda. MLB hot stove: Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda still undecided on future (11/2014): Congratulations! Your weather is set to . You can change the location at any time. Don't have an account? Will Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda pitch in 2015? (09/2014): Congratulations! Your weather is set to . You can change the location at any time. Don't have an account? Why Hiroki Kuroda is MLB’s most successful Japanese pitcher (08/2014): Let’s break away from honoring Joe Torre and Derek Jeter to, at the least, acknowledge Hiroki Kuroda, one of the best free-agent signings in Yankees history and arguably the Japanese... Hiroki Kuroda fights age to be the Yankees rotation's last man standing (07/2014): Hiroki Kuroda has risen amid a swath of injuries that has wiped out the other four members of the team's starting staff. Yankees’ Hiroki Kuroda sharp in no-decision (06/2014): Hiroki Kuroda hasn’t won in five starts, but Brian McCann loved what he saw in the Yankees’ 5-3 win over the Orioles on Friday. “What’s going to get lost is... Hiroki Kuroda to start opening game for Yankees in Sunday's doubleheader (05/2014): Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda will get it together, Joe Girardi says (04/2014): Kuroda says he's been having trouble with breaking pitches Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda sharp in minor-league game Saturday (03/2014): Kuroda allowed two runs over six innings against a group of minor leaguers in the PIrates organization Masahiro Tanaka, Hiroki Kuroda pal around in Yankees' first pitchers and catcher (02/2014): Looking like old friends Hiroki Kuroda returns to Yankees (12/2013): Pitcher Hiroki Kuroda is returning for a third season with the Yankees. / Noah K. Murray, USA TODAY Sports NEW YORK (AP) - As Robinson Cano left the New York Yankees, Hiroki Kuroda agreed to stay. Hiroki Kuroda free agency: Yankees growing confident SP will return (11/2013): Kuroda would likely be looking for a one-year deal if he comes back as he has publicly stated he wants to pitch in Japan again before retirement. At the outset of the offseason, the team was less-than-optimistic that Kuroda would choose to return. Brian Cashman wants Hiroki Kuroda to return to Yankees in 2014 (10/2013): Kuroda will be a free agent once again Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda not ready to say he’ll be back (09/2013): The soon-to-be free agent has to decide if he wants to keep pitching next season at age 39. Hiroki Kuroda, Yankees fading fast, 7-2 (08/2013): The Blue Jays' Rajai Davis scores behind Yankees pitcher Hiroki Kuroda during the first inning of Wednesday night's game in Toronto. The Blue Jays scored four runs in the first inning and coasted to a 7-2 win. Hiroki Kuroda Didn’t Make the All-Star Team, But He’ll Still Be in the Cy Young (07/2013): Yankees veteran starter quietly putting together great season. Yankees-Dodgers rained out: Hiroki Kuroda to face former teammates Wednesday in (06/2013): Former Dodger Kuroda was 41-46 with a 3.45 ERA in four seasons as a Dodger; Phil Hughes will start nightcap Try No. 3: Clay Buchholz to start in New York against Yankees, Hiroki Kuroda on (05/2013): Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Hiroki Kuroda pulls it together, pitches Yanks to 7-4 win (04/2013): Travis Hafner had RBI singles in his first two at-bats against Houston starter Philip Humber. The Yankees (16-10) pushed across two more runs in the fifth. Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda out to be better in 2013 (03/2013): Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Loading headlines... Hiroki Kuroda throws during Yankees batting practice (02/2013): Women are the online gaming industry's fastest growing demographic, and they're facing real and... - 9:42 am Hiroki Kuroda's Return Gets Yankee Offseason Ball Rolling (11/2012): Yankees finally do something this offseason. Photo Credit: Getty Images Potential Targets: Hiroki Kuroda (10/2012): The Rangers are likely looking to upgrade their pitching staff via trade or free agency. We'll take a look at some possible options. Photo Credit: AP - Hiroki Kuroda hopes to keep the New York Yankees in sole possession of first p (09/2012): Kuroda has not been sharp of late and lost to Oakland on Sunday, surrendering five runs (4 earned) and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings, as he dropped to 14-11 to go along with a 3.34 ERA. He also walked three batters, the first time he walked more than two batters in a start since June 19. Yankees Fall to Indians Despite the Pitching of Hiroki Kuroda (08/2012): Hiroki Kuroda has the lowest earned run average of any Yankees starter with more than five starts, but since the team has a policy of not negotiating contract extensions during the season, they risk losing him. Hiroki Kuroda steals show, snaps Yankees' losing streak, 4-1 (07/2012): SEATTLE — Ichiro Suzuki took off his helmet, bowed twice to the cheering fans at Safeco Field, then singled up the middle in his first at-bat with the Yankees. Hiroki Kuroda keen for Yankees (06/2012): NEW YORK - After a calamitous couple of days for the Yankees pitching staff, Hiroki Kuroda provided some needed calm. All he had to do was be himself. His start yesterday was as good as any he has had since an unimpressive first two months. Yankees Beat Athletics as Hiroki Kuroda Has Strong Start (05/2012): Hiroki Kuroda pitched eight scoreless innings and the Yankees got just enough offense to sweep a three-game series against Oakland. Hiroki Kuroda and Yankees Edge the Orioles (04/2012): The Yankees’ Hiroki Kuroda outdueled the hot Baltimore starter Jason Hammel as the Yankees beat the American East-leading Orioles. Is Hiroki Kuroda gonna be OK in New York? (02/2012): I tend to greatly discount talk about players who won’t be able to play in New York due to the pressure or whatever. I mean, it’s a real thing I think, but it seems overplayed. These guys are pros. And with a handful of exceptions, guys who have fizzled in New York have done so for more… Bradley: Friday the 13th sees Yankees making noise in a hurry by adding Michael (01/2012): Yankees end silent offseason by adding key pitchers to rotation Hiroki Kuroda is talking to the Hiroshima Carp (11/2011): Hiroki Kuroda has made it clear that if he plays in the majors, it will be for the Dodgers and no one else. But he doesn’t have to play in the majors. According to Nikkan Sports — passed along by Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker — the Hiroshima Carp have made an offer to Kuroda, and… Hiroki Kuroda does one more good turn for the Dodgers (09/2011): A professional to the end, he beats the Pirates, 7-2, in what could be his last start for the team. A professional to the end, he beats the Pirates, 7-2, in what could be his last start for the team. Report: Tigers interested in Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda (07/2011): Jon Paul Morosi, foxsports.com baseball writer and Free Press alumnus, says the Detroit Tigers are looking for pitching before this month's trade deadline, with Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda possibly being No. 1 on their list. Hiroki Kuroda pitches Dodgers past Pirates, 2-0 (05/2011): PITTSBURGH - At age 36, Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Hiroki Kuroda no longer tries to blow people away. The veteran... Los Angeles Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda worries about brother in Japan (03/2011): Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda is concerned about his brother and friends in Japan.
