History of Kodai Senga in Timeline

Kodai Senga is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the New York Mets in MLB, having debuted in 2023. Prior to joining the Mets, he played for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) starting in 2012. Senga is a three-time NPB All-Star and earned an MLB All-Star selection in 2023. He also represents Japan in international baseball competitions.

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January 30, 1993: Kodai Senga Born

On January 30, 1993, Kodai Senga was born. He is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher.

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October 28, 2010: Drafted by Fukuoka Softbank Hawks

On October 28, 2010, Kodai Senga was drafted as a developmental player by the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks in the Nippon Professional Baseball draft.

April 23, 2012: Signed with Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

On April 23, 2012, Senga signed a 4.4 million yen contract with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks as a registered player under control.

May 12, 2013: First Win as a Pitcher

On May 12, 2013, Senga obtained his first win as a pitcher in a game against the Saitama Seibu Lions.

July 14, 2017: Participated in Mynavi All-Star Game

On July 14, 2017, Senga participated in the mynavi All-Star Game for the 2nd time in his career.

March 30, 2018: Pitched First Opening Day Game

On March 30, 2018, Senga pitched his first Opening Day game as a starter against the Orix Buffaloes.

July 12, 2019: Participated in Mynavi All-Star Game 2019

On July 12, 2019, Senga participated in the mynavi All-Star Game 2019 for the 3rd time.

September 6, 2019: Pitched No-Hitter

On September 6, 2019, Senga pitched the second no-hitter in Hawks history.

October 1, 2019: Selected at 2019 WBSC Premier12

On October 1, 2019, Kodai Senga was selected at the 2019 WBSC Premier12, but canceled his participation because of fatigue.

July 5, 2020: Selected to Play at 2020 Summer Olympics

On July 5, 2020, Kodai Senga was selected to play for the Japanese national baseball team at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

November 4, 2020: Recorded 1,000 Strikeouts

On November 4, 2020, in a match against the Chiba Lotte Marines, Senga recorded a total of 1,000 strikeouts.

December 17, 2022: Signed with the New York Mets

On December 17, 2022, Senga signed a five-year, $75 million contract with the New York Mets.

April 2, 2023: Major League Debut

On April 2, 2023, Senga made his major league debut against the Miami Marlins, earning his first career victory after pitching 5⁄3 innings.

February 22, 2024: Diagnosis of Shoulder Strain

On February 22, 2024, the Mets announced that Senga had been diagnosed with a moderate posterior capsule strain in his throwing shoulder and would begin the season on the injured list.