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Kenshin Kawakami was born on 22 June, 1975 in Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan, is a Japanese baseball player. Discover Kenshin Kawakami's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 48 years old?

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Age 48 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 22 June, 1975
Birthday 22 June
Birthplace Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Kenshin Kawakami Height, Weight & Measurements

At 48 years old, Kenshin Kawakami height is 179 cm .

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Height 179 cm
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Who Is Kenshin Kawakami's Wife?

His wife is Mina Peterson (m. 2011)

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Wife Mina Peterson (m. 2011)
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Kenshin Kawakami Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kenshin Kawakami worth at the age of 48 years old? Kenshin Kawakami’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Japan. We have estimated Kenshin Kawakami's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1975

Kenshin Kawakami (川上 憲伸) (born June 22, 1975) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher.

He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chunichi Dragons and in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves.

He originally pitched for the Chunichi Dragons of the Central League.

1998

Kawakami was the Rookie of the Year in 1998 as he went 14–6 with a 2.57 ERA.

1999

He helped the Dragons to the Central League Title in 1999, but would lose in the Japan Series in 5 games to the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks.

He has pitched a no-hitter in his professional career.

2004

In 2004, Kawakami went 17–7 and led Chunichi to the Central League Title, though they fell to the Seibu Lions in 7 games in the Japan Series.

That year, Kawakami was named Central League MVP and received the Eiji Sawamura Award as Japan's best pitcher.

2006

Kawakami again won 17 games in 2006 and led the Dragons to the Central League title again, winning Game 1 of the Japan Series against the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.

2007

In 2007, Kawakami helped the Dragons end a streak of 53 years without a championship as they beat the Nippon Ham Fighters in 5 games.

On January 13,, Kawakami signed a three-year deal with the Atlanta Braves.

Kenshin Kawakami threw his first game as an Atlanta Brave on February 26 in a Spring training game against the Pirates.

Kawakami pitched two innings allowing one hit and striking out one batter.

2009

Kawakami pitched his first Major League game on April 11, 2009 against the Washington Nationals.

He picked up his first Major League win, giving up 3 earned runs, and striking out 8 in 6 innings.

On May 22 and against countryman Daisuke Matsuzaka at Fenway Park, he limited the Boston Red Sox to two hits and two earned runs in six innings and helped the Braves begin a 13-game stretch with an 8–2 win over the Red Sox.

2010

Kawakami went 1–10 in 2010 and recorded nine straight losses before picking up his first win on June 26 against the Detroit Tigers at Turner Field.

He pitched seven innings with six strikeouts in a 4–3 win for the Braves.

After being sent to the bullpen, Kawakami only pitched once in 40 games, where he performed poorly, allowing 2 runs in one inning.

On November 12, following the season, the Braves outrighted Kawakami to their Double-A affiliate, the Mississippi Braves.

During the 2010 season, a group of fans would dress as "Kenshin's Geishas" to support Kawakami during homestands.

2011

After spending the entirety of the 2011 season pitching at the AA level for the Mississippi Braves, Kawakami agreed to a contract with his previous team, the Chunichi Dragons of Japan's Central League.

In response to the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Kawakami donated $50,000 to relief efforts.

2012

Kawakami struggled with injury upon his return to the Dragons, making only a combined 12 starts during the 2012 and 2013 seasons.

He went 3–1 with a 2.83 in seven starts during 2012 and 1–1 with a 3.21 ERA in five starts during 2013.

2013

Due to shoulder pain, he did not make his first start in 2013 until 22 August.

On 22 November 2013, the Chunichi Dragons announced that they had signed Kawakami to a 1-year extension.

2014

However he only managed six starts in 2014 and was not resigned for the 2015 season, he announced his retirement in October 2015.

Kawakami throws a fastball around 90 mph (tops out at 94), shuuto (sinker), slow curveball, splitter, and a good cutter.