Hideo Nomo made MLB history on May 2, 1995, debuting with the Los Angeles Dodgers as the first Japanese-born player. He threw five scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants, striking out seven. Nomo's early career featured struggles, starting 0-1 in his first six outings, but he rebounded with an impressive 6-0 run and a 0.89 ERA in his next six starts. He concluded the season with a 13-6 record and earned both the All-Star and Rookie of the Year honors. Nomo later played for several teams and now serves as a pitching advisor with the San Diego Padres.
Nomo threw five scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants, allowing just one hit and striking out seven, showcasing his potential from the start.
Despite a shaky start, Nomo quickly established himself with a remarkable run of six wins and a 0.89 ERA in his next six starts.
He was crucial to the Dodgers' success, finishing the 1995 season as the Rookie of the Year, an All-Star, and boasting impressive stats.
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