Hideo Nomo made history on July 11, 1995, as the first Japanese pitcher to start the MLB All-Star Game for the National League. He pitched two scoreless innings, allowing just one hit while striking out three batters. Nomo concluded his rookie season with an MLB-best 236 strikeouts and a 2.54 ERA, earning the NL Rookie of the Year title. Over 12 seasons, he maintained a 4.24 career ERA in 1,976.1 innings, spending significant time with the Dodgers. Nomo was only selected as an All-Star once, during his brilliant rookie year.
Hideo Nomo made MLB history as the first Japanese pitcher to start the MLB All-Star Game on July 11, 1995, for the National League, pitching two scoreless innings.
Nomo was the first player from Japan selected to the MLB All-Star Game and finished the 1995 season with an MLB-best 236 strikeouts and a 2.54 ERA.
Despite being a one-time All-Star, Nomo had a prolific career, pitching 1,976.1 innings in 12 seasons and achieving a 4.24 career ERA.
Nomo's only All-Star selection came in his rookie year, where he also finished fourth in the NL Cy Young voting.
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