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He helped open the door for Japanese players in MLB

Retry Correct Incorrect Nomo wasn’t the first Japanese player to play in the big leagues, but he was the first to make a significant impact. With his funky delivery, Nomo was a sensation during his rookie season, in which he was an all-star and NL Rookie of the Year.

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He helped open the door for Japanese players in MLB

• Hideo Nomo
• Masao Kida
• Tomo Ohka
• Kazuhisa Ishii