Yusei Kikuchi Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 0" / 210 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 6/17/1991 (32)
- Experience
- 5
- College
- None
Yusei Kikuchi Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Yusei Kikuchi News
Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi is getting the start on Wednesday in Baltimore against the Orioles. Right-hander Chris Bassitt was scheduled to start Tuesday's contest before it was postponed, and rather than just pushing Bassitt back a day, the Jays have elected to let Kikuchi take his turn in the rotation on normal rest. The 32-year-old Japanese left-hander has had a solid year to this point for Toronto, going 2-3 with a 2.64 ERA (2.59 FIP) and 1.05 WHIP with nine walks and 46 strikeouts in 47 2/3 innings over his eight starts. He's allowed more than three runs in an outing just once in his eight starts and went a season-high eight innings while giving up just two runs his last time out in a tough-luck loss against the Twins last Friday. Kikuchi has been a must-start in fantasy lineups in 2024, but he's up against a tough matchup in the O's on Wednesday on the road.
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi had a very strong outing on Friday night but picked up the loss as the Blue Jays fell to the Minnesota Twins 3-2. Kikuchi threw eight innings and gave up just two earned runs while striking out three. Kikuchi has been the Blue Jays' best pitcher this season, now having a 2.64 ERA. Kikuchi has shown significant improvement year-over-year by slightly reducing his BB% and has greatly reduced his HR/9 rate also. Fantasy managers should snag Kikuchi off the waiver wire if available. The lefty will look to continue his dominant season next Wednesday in a tough matchup against the Baltimore Orioles.
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi continued his excellent start to the season in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Yankees. Kikuchi pitched six innings, allowing one run on four hits and a walk with nine strikeouts. Everything is finally clicking for the 32-year-old, who is now 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA and 12.05 K/9 rate in his first four starts and 21 2/3 IP. He will look to keep things going in his next projected start at the Royals.
Batting Order
1 | George Springer |
2 | Daulton Varsho |
3 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. |
4 | Bo Bichette |
5 | Danny Jansen |
6 | Davis Schneider |
7 | Daniel Vogelbach |
8 | Ernie Clement |
9 | Kevin Kiermaier |
Yusei Kikuchi Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | George Springer |
2 | Daulton Varsho |
3 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. |
4 | Bo Bichette |
5 | Danny Jansen |
6 | Davis Schneider |
7 | Daniel Vogelbach |
8 | Ernie Clement |
9 | Kevin Kiermaier |
Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi seemingly put it all together for the first time in his five-year big-league career in the 2023 season. The 32-year-old set new career bests with a 3.86 ERA and a 19% K-BB% while taking the ball for 32 starts. After fighting with his control to the tune of a 12.8% BB% in a rollercoaster 2022 season, Kikuchi reined in the free passes to a quality 6.9% clip a season ago. The result was an 11-win season and big-time value for fantasy managers who took a chance on him last season. While ATC projects a slight step back in 2024 with a 4.17 ERA and a 16.5% K-BB%, prospective managers should be happy with a projected 25.1% K%, even with an increased 8.6% BB%. All told, Kikuchi is fair value with a 239.49 ADP while backed by what should be a strong supporting offense in Toronto.