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Tomo Ohka was born on 18 March, 1976 in Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan, is a Japanese baseball player and coach. Discover Tomo Ohka'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 47 years old?

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Age 47 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 18 March, 1976
Birthday 18 March
Birthplace Ukyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Tomo Ohka Height, Weight & Measurements

At 47 years old, Tomo Ohka height is 1.85 m and Weight 91 kg.

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Height 1.85 m
Weight 91 kg
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Tomo Ohka Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tomo Ohka worth at the age of 47 years old? Tomo Ohka’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Japan. We have estimated Tomo Ohka'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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Timeline

1976

Tomokazu Ohka (大家 友和) (born 18 March 1976) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher.

1998

On November 20, 1998, Ohka's contract was purchased by the Boston Red Sox from the Yokohama BayStars (Japan's Central League).

Ohka's statistics in Japan were less than flattering, but his ability to control his pitches sparked the interest of the Red Sox.

1999

He played for the Boston Red Sox (1999–2001), Montreal Expos / Washington Nationals (2001–2005), Milwaukee Brewers (2005–2006), Toronto Blue Jays (2007), Cleveland Indians (2009), as well as the Fukushima Hopes in Japan's Baseball Challenge League.

He started his professional career with the Yokohama BayStars in Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League.

He throws right-handed and is a switch hitter.

In 1999, Ohka began his North America professional career with the Red Sox' Double-A affiliate at that time, the Trenton Thunder.

In 12 starts he went 8–0 with a 3.00 era.

He was promoted to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox where he had a 1.92 era and a 7–0 record.

On July 19, 1999, he made his major league debut.

In both 1999 and 2000, The Red Sox named Ohka their minor league player of the year.

Ohka was in the All-Star Futures Game in 1999 and 2000 and in 2000 he was the Triple-A All-Star Game starting pitcher.

Ohka became the first player from Japan to play for the Red Sox when he debuted in 1999.

2000

Ohka found himself in the minors again in 2000.

With Pawtucket, he went 9–6 in 19 starts with a 2.96 era, with 3 complete games, one being a perfect game.

2001

During the middle of the 2001 season, Ohka was sent to Montreal for the veteran closer Ugueth Urbina.

Ohka had a mildly successful run with the Expos.

2002

His most productive season came with the Expos in 2002, when he posted 13–8 with 118 strikeouts and a 3.18 ERA.

2004

In June 2004, Ohka's right forearm was broken when he was hit by a line drive off the bat of Carlos Beltrán in Kansas City.

Ohka underwent major surgery and was out until mid-September.

He finished 3–7 with a 3.40 ERA in 15 starts.

2005

As the Expos moved to Washington, D.C. for the 2005 season, Ohka was part of a starting rotation that included Liván Hernández, Esteban Loaiza and Tony Armas Jr. Ohka was involved in an incident with Washington manager Frank Robinson.

Ohka protested being removed from a game, a move which resulted in an undisclosed fine from the team.

On June 10, 2005, the Washington Nationals traded Ohka to the Milwaukee Brewers for second baseman Junior Spivey.

In Ohka's first game with his new club on June 14, he threw a shutout against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays during interleague play.

2007

On January 23, 2007, the right-hander reached a tentative agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays on a one-year contract.

The agreement was made official on January 25, 2007, and the contract was announced to be worth $1,500,000.

Ohka could earn an additional $1,500,000 in incentives.

Incentives are usually based upon innings pitched or game appearances.

On June 7, after compiling a 2–5 record in 10 starts, the Toronto Blue Jays designated Ohka for assignment and subsequently released him on June 18.

On June 19, 2007, he signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.

He was released by the Cardinals on July 3, 2007, after going 0–2 with a 6.87 ERA in 3 starts for their Triple A team, the Memphis Redbirds.

Ohka then signed a minor league contract on July 13, 2007, with the Seattle Mariners.

Ohka was released by Seattle on August 5, 2007, after going 0–3 with a 10.32 ERA in four outings, allowing 26 runs in 22 2⁄3 innings with the Tacoma Rainiers, Seattle's AAA affiliate.

2008

On February 21, 2008, Ohka signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox, but did not play in the major leagues that year.

He became a free agent at the end of the season.

In an eight-year career, Ohka has compiled a 48–57 record with 538 strikeouts and a 4.04 ERA in 943 innings.

On December 5, 2008, Ohka signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians with an invitation to Spring Training.

On March 15, he was reassigned to the minor league camp.

He was called up to the majors on May 30.