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Daisuke Matsuzaka #18 | Pitcher | Boston Red Sox
Height: 6-0    Weight: 187    Throws: R    Bats: R
Born: Sep 13, 1980, Tokyo,
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2009 Statistics
PeriodGGSCGSHOWLSVBSIPHBBERHRKERAWHIP
Yesterday00000000.0000000.000.00
Last 7 Days110010006.0532073.001.33
Last 14 Days2200110013.011831102.081.46
Last 21 Days4400310024.1221262202.221.40
2009121200460059.181303810545.761.87
Career Stats
YearTeamGGSCGWLSVIPHBBERHRKERAK/9BB/9H/9WHIP
2007BOS3232115120204.219180100252014.408.843.528.401.32
2008BOS292901830167.21289454121542.908.275.056.871.32
2009BOS1212046059.181303810545.768.194.5512.291.87
Career7373137210431.2400204192474094.008.534.258.341.40
Player Notes
March 17, 2010
Daisuke Matsuzaka got through a successful 40-pitch live bullpen session on Wednesday, according to WEEI.com.

Our View:Matsuzaka has dealt with a few nagging injuries this spring, so Wednesday marks a nice step in his progression toward the 2010 season. He could appear in a spring training game as early as this Sunday.
March 15, 2010
Daisuke Matsuzaka ended up not throwing batting practice this morning, though he did throw 19 pitches in the bullpen to Jason Varitek, according to the Boston Globe.

Our View:Matsuzaka's health was a nagging issue last season, and this spring we're seeing much of the same thing. At this point it seems like he'll be good to go by the start of the season, though health should definitely be a factor when you're considering whether or not to draft him.
March 15, 2010
Daisuke Matsuzaka is scheduled to throw batting practice this morning, according to ESPN.com.

Our View:Dice-K was supposed to face live hitters on Saturday but was scratched with a stiff neck. Hopefully he's able to make it out to the mound today, and we'll be sure to update you on how the session goes, assuming it actually happens.
March 13, 2010
Updating an earlier item, Daisuke Matsuzaka will not face live hitters on Saturday after being scratched with a stiff neck, according to ESPN's Gordon Edes. Edes says there is "no way (he'll be) ready for the start of season."

Our View:What a monumental disappointment. At this point, you really have to wonder about Matsuzaka's viability as a major league starting pitcher, especially in Boston. Needless to say, he's probably not worth a flier in most mixed formats for the time being.
March 13, 2010
Daisuke Matsuzaka will face live hitters on Saturday for the first time this spring, according to WEEI.

Our View:If the session goes well, he should make his first in-game appearance by the end of next week. For the moment, it is unclear if he will be ready for opening day.