"Hideo Nomo made MLB history as the first Japanese pitcher to start the MLB All-Star Game on July 11, 1995, for the National League, pitching two scoreless innings."
"Nomo was the first player from Japan selected to the MLB All-Star Game and finished the 1995 season with an MLB-best 236 strikeouts and a 2.54 ERA."
"Despite being a one-time All-Star, Nomo had a prolific career, pitching 1,976.1 innings in 12 seasons and achieving a 4.24 career ERA."
"Nomo's only All-Star selection came in his rookie year, where he also finished fourth in the NL Cy Young voting."
Hideo Nomo made history on July 11, 1995, as the first Japanese pitcher to start the MLB All-Star Game for the National League. He pitched two scoreless innings, allowing just one hit while striking out three batters. Nomo concluded his rookie season with an MLB-best 236 strikeouts and a 2.54 ERA, earning the NL Rookie of the Year title. Over 12 seasons, he maintained a 4.24 career ERA in 1,976.1 innings, spending significant time with the Dodgers. Nomo was only selected as an All-Star once, during his brilliant rookie year.
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