Hiroki Kuroda Inducted into Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame

The former major league pitcher, with a career spanning two decades and 203 wins, earns prestigious recognition in home country.

Hiroki Kuroda, former major league pitcher, has been inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame.
Kuroda's career, spanning from 1997 to 2016, included 203 wins split between Japan and the major leagues.
He played for the Hiroshima Carp, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees, earning significant respect in the Dodgers' clubhouse.
Despite the potential for a higher salary in the MLB, Kuroda chose to return to Japan for his final two seasons.
Kuroda has expressed gratitude for the many people involved in his career and the fans who supported him.