History of Kodai Senga in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 1, 2026

Kodai Senga is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the New York Mets in MLB, debuting in 2023. Prior to MLB, he played for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) since 2012. He's a three-time NPB All-Star and earned an MLB All-Star selection in his first season. Senga also represents the Japanese national team in international competitions. He is known for his 'ghost forkball' pitch.

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January 30, 1993: Kodai Senga's Birth

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 2010 Nippon Professional Baseball draft along with Takuya Kai and Taisei Makihara.

April 23, 2012: Signed with Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

On April 23, 2012, Kodai 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, Kodai Senga pitched as a relief pitcher and obtained his first win as a pitcher against the Saitama Seibu Lions.

July 14, 2017: Participated in the mynavi All-Star Game

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

March 30, 2018: First Opening Day Game as Starter

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

July 12, 2019: Participated in the mynavi All-Star Game 2019

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

September 6, 2019: Pitched No-Hitter

On September 6, 2019, Kodai Senga pitched the second no-hitter in Hawks history, the first no-hitter for the Hawks since 1943.

October 1, 2019: Selected at the 2019 WBSC Premier12

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

July 5, 2020: Selected for Japanese National Baseball Team 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, Kodai Senga recorded a total of 1,000 strikeouts in the match against the Chiba Lotte Marines.

December 17, 2022: Signed with the New York Mets

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

April 2, 2023: MLB Debut

On April 2, 2023, Kodai Senga made his major league debut against the Miami Marlins and earned his first career victory after pitching 5 1/3 innings.

February 22, 2024: Diagnosed with shoulder strain

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