Forced changes to baseball mechanics have derailed the careers of many ballplayers, but Hisashi Iwakuma improved spectacularly after the adjustments. Despite nagging injuries and even a ban on his ...

Comps who have come over from NPB (The Baltimore Banner) If Sugano can follow in the mold of either Hiroki Kuroda or Hisashi Iwakuma, the Orioles will be in good shape next year. Can Dean Kremer ...

Shohei Ohtani had elbow problems in his rookie year and only made 10 starts. Hisashi Iwakuma was much better in his second season, and Daisuke Matsuzaka's best season by far was his second one.

Forced changes to baseball mechanics have derailed the careers of many ballplayers, but Hisashi Iwakuma improved spectacularly after the adjustments. Despite nagging injuries and even a ban on his ...