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{{Short description|Japanese baseball player (born 1988)}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
| name          = Hirokazu Sawamura
| image         = Sawamura lotte 54.jpg
| image_size    = 240px
| caption       = Sawamura with the Chiba Lotte Marines in 2023
| team          = Chiba Lotte Marines
| number        = 11
| position      = [[Pitcher]]
| birth_date    = {{birth date and age|1988|04|03}}
| birth_place   = [[Tochigi, Japan]]
| bats          = Right
| throws        = Right
| debutleague   = NPB
| debutdate     = April 15
| debutyear     = 2011
| debutteam     = Yomiuri Giants
| debut2league  = MLB
| debut2date    = April 2
| debut2year    = 2021
| debut2team    = Boston Red Sox
| statyear      = 2023 season
| statleague    = NPB
| stat1label    = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1value    = 52-55
| stat2label    = [[Earned run average]]
| stat2value    = 2.85
| stat3label    = [[Strikeout]]s
| stat3value    = 814
| stat4label   = [[Save (baseball)|Save]]s
| stat4value   = 78
| stat5label   = [[Hold (baseball)|Hold]]s
| stat5value   = 78
| stat2year      = 2022 season
| stat2league    = MLB
| stat21label    = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat21value    = 6–2
| stat22label    = [[Earned run average]]
| stat22value    = 3.39
| stat23label    = [[Strikeout]]s
| stat23value    = 101
| teams         = 
*[[Yomiuri Giants]] ({{npby|2011}}–{{npby|2016}}, {{npby|2018}}–{{npby|2020}})
*[[Chiba Lotte Marines]] ({{npby|2020}})
*[[Boston Red Sox]] ({{mlby|2021}}–{{mlby|2022}}) 
*[[Chiba Lotte Marines]] ({{npby|2023}}–present)
|awards =
* [[Japan Series]] champion ([[2012 Japan Series|2012]])
* [[Nippon Professional Baseball Rookie of the Year Award#Central League|Central League Rookie of the Year]] (2011)
| update        = September 11, 2020
| medaltemplates =
{{MedalSport | Men's [[baseball]]}}
{{MedalCountry | {{JPN}}}}
{{MedalCompetition | [[2015 WBSC Premier12]]}}
{{MedalBronze| [[2015 WBSC Premier12|2015 Tokyo]] | Team }}
}}

{{Nihongo|'''Hirokazu Sawamura'''|澤村 拓一|''Sawamura Hirokazu''|born April 3, 1988}} is a Japanese [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Chiba Lotte Marines]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] (NPB). He previously played in NPB for the [[Yomiuri Giants]] and the Marines, and has played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Boston Red Sox]]. Listed at {{convert|6|ft|0|in|m}} and {{convert|212|lb|kg}}, he throws and bats right-handed.<ref name=brm>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=sawamu000hir |title=Hirokazu Sawamura Japanese Leagues Statistics & History |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |accessdate=12 February 2021}}</ref>

==Baseball career==
Sawamura played [[college baseball]] for [[Chuo University]] in [[Tokyo]].<ref name=ota>{{cite news |url=https://tokyoswallows.com/2010/10/2010-npb-draft-preview-players-to-watch/ |title=2010 NPB Draft Preview: Players to Watch |first=Kozo |last=Ota |website=tokyoswallows.com |date=October 26, 2010 |accessdate=February 12, 2021}}</ref> On October 28, 2010, Sawamura was drafted by the Yomiuri Giants first overall pick in the [[2010 Nippon Professional Baseball draft]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sponichi.co.jp/baseball/news/2010/10/29/kiji/K20101029Z00002940.html|title=Sports Nippon baseball news 巨人・沢村再び 単独１位指名に大粒の涙|language=ja-JP|newspaper=Sports Nippon|date=October 29, 2010|accessdate=November 25, 2022}}</ref> 

===Yomiuri Giants===
[[File:Sawamura hirokazu (crop).jpg|thumb|Sawamura with the [[Yomiuri Giants]] in 2012]]
Sawamura played nine seasons for the [[Yomiuri Giants]] during 2011–2020;<ref name=npb>{{cite web |url=https://npb.jp/bis/eng/players/81985133.html |title=Sawamura, Hirokazu |website=NPB.jp |accessdate=12 February 2021}}</ref> he missed the 2017 season due to a shoulder injury.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://yakyudb.com/2017/09/11/9102017-yomiuri-giants-apologize-hirokazu-sawamura/ |title=Yomiuri Giants apologize to Hirokazu Sawamura |website=yakyudb.com |date=September 11, 2017 |accessdate=February 12, 2021}}</ref> In 2011, he was named the [[Nippon Professional Baseball Rookie of the Year Award#Central League|Central League Rookie of the Year]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/sports/T111130005082.htm |title=Sawamura, Makita top rookies |first=John E. |last=Gibson |agency=[[The Daily Yomiuri]] |website=yomiuri.co.jp |language=en |date=1 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111201225612/https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/sports/T111130005082.htm |archive-date=1 December 2011 |via=[[Wayback Machine]]}}</ref> In 2013, he was named MVP of the first game of the [[Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star Series|NPB All-Star Series]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/07/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-puts-talents-on-display-in-all-star-opener/ |title=Otani puts talent on display in All-Star opener |website=[[The Japan Times]] |url-access=limited |date=July 19, 2013 |accessdate=February 12, 2021}}</ref> During his first four seasons with the Giants, he was predominantly a [[starting pitcher]]; after 2014, he only appeared for the Giants as a [[relief pitcher]].<ref name=brm/> As a [[closer (baseball)|closer]] during 2015 and 2016, he recorded 36 and 37 [[save (baseball)|save]]s, respectively.<ref name=npb/> During his nine seasons with the Giants, he compiled a 48–50 [[Win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] with 74 saves.<ref name=npb/>

Sawamura played for the Giants in three [[Japan Series]], the annual championship series of NPB. He was the starting and winning pitcher of Game 2 in [[2012 Japan Series|2012]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bis.npb.or.jp/eng/2012/games/s2012102801780.html |title=Sunday, October 28, 2012 |publisher=[[Nippon Professional Baseball]] |access-date=October 28, 2012}}</ref> which the Giants went on to win in six games over the [[Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters]]. He pitched as a reliever in [[2013 Japan Series|2013]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bis.npb.or.jp/eng/2013/games/s2013102701764.html |title=Sunday, October 27, 2013 |publisher=[[Nippon Professional Baseball]] |accessdate=October 27, 2013}}</ref> when the Giants lost in seven games to the [[Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles]], and in [[2019 Japan Series|2019]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://npb.jp/bis/eng/2019/games/s2019101901838.html |title=Saturday, October 19, 2019 |publisher=[[Nippon Professional Baseball]] |access-date=October 19, 2019}}</ref> when the Giants lost in four games to the [[Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks]].

===Chiba Lotte Marines===
On September 8, 2020, Sawamura was traded to the [[Chiba Lotte Marines]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sportsinfosolutionsblog.com/2020/12/14/need-a-reliever-a-couple-from-the-npb-might-work/ |title=Need a reliever? A couple from the NPB might work |first=Ted |last=Baarda |website=sportsinfosolutionsblog.com |date=14 December 2020 |accessdate=12 February 2021}}</ref> With the Marines in 2020, he appeared in 22 games, pitching to an 0–2 record with one save and a 1.71 [[earned run average]] (ERA) while striking out 29 batters in 21 [[innings pitched]].<ref name=npb/> After the season, Sawamura became a [[free agent]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://this.kiji.is/730336760677941248?c=445918389795193953 |title=Baseball: Free agent reliever Sawamura in U.S. for talks |agency=[[Kyodo News]] |website=kiji.is |date=February 5, 2021 |accessdate=February 12, 2021}}</ref>

===Boston Red Sox===
On February 16, 2021, Sawamura officially signed a two-year, $3 million contract with the [[Boston Red Sox]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30914347/boston-red-sox-sign-right-hander-hirokazu-sawamura-two-year-contract-option-2023 |title=Boston Red Sox sign right-hander Hirokazu Sawamura to two-year contract with option for 2023 |agency=[[Associated Press|AP]] |website=ESPN.com |date=February 16, 2021}}</ref> He made his MLB debut on April 2, pitching in relief against the [[Baltimore Orioles]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=401317836 |title=Orioles vs. Red Sox |website=ESPN.com |date=April 2, 2021 |accessdate=April 2, 2021}}</ref> He earned his first MLB win on April 23, after pitching {{frac|1|1|3}} innings of scoreless relief against the [[Seattle Mariners]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore/_/gameId/401227345 |title=Mariners vs. Red Sox |website=ESPN.com |date=April 23, 2021 |accessdate=April 24, 2021}}</ref> Sawamura was placed on the [[injured list]] on July 23 due to right [[triceps]] inflammation;<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/boston-red-sox-roster-moves-hirokazu-sawamura-tricep-placed-on-injured-list-phillips-valdez-called-up-from-woosox/ar-AAMuRSg |title=Boston Red Sox roster moves: Hirokazu Sawamura (tricep) placed on injured list, Phillips Valdez called up from WooSox |first=Chris |last=Cotillo |website=MassLive.com |via=MSN.com |date=July 23, 2021 |accessdate=July 23, 2021}}</ref> he returned to the Red Sox on July 30.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2021/07 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |date=July 2021 |website=MLB.com |publisher=Boston Red Sox |accessdate=July 30, 2021}}</ref> He was placed on the COVID-related list on August 31,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2021/08 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=MLB.com |publisher=Boston Red Sox |date=August 2021 |accessdate=August 31, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-pull-xander-bogaerts-from-game-after-positive-covid-test-as-clubs-outbreak-grows/ |title=Red Sox pull Xander Bogaerts from game after positive COVID test as club's outbreak grows |first=Matt |last=Snyder |website=[[CBS Sports]] |date=August 31, 2021 |accessdate=August 31, 2021}}</ref> and returned to the team on September 13.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2021/09 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=MLB.com |publisher=Boston Red Sox |date=September 2021 |accessdate=November 6, 2021}}</ref> Overall during the regular season, Sawamura made 55 relief appearances for Boston, compiling a 5–1 record with 3.06 ERA while striking out 61 batters in 53 innings.<ref name=br/> He made three postseason relief appearances, all in the [[2021 American League Championship Series|American League Championship Series]], allowing a single run in two innings pitched.<ref name=br/>

Sawamura began the 2022 season as a member of the Red Sox bullpen. After posting a 3.60 ERA in 18 relief appearances, he was optioned to the [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]] [[Worcester Red Sox]] on May 28,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2022/05/boston-red-sox-make-5-roster-moves-hirokazu-sawamura-optioned-to-worcester-hansel-robles-placed-on-il.html |title=Boston Red Sox make 5 roster moves: Hirokazu Sawamura optioned to Worcester, Hansel Robles placed on IL |first=Christopher |last=Smith |website=masslive.com |date=May 28, 2022 |accessdate=May 28, 2022}}</ref> but recalled to Boston two days later.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/boston-red-sox-roster-moves-matt-strahm-placed-on-covid-list-hirokazu-sawamura-up-from-woosox/ar-AAXTEqk |title=Boston Red Sox roster moves: Matt Strahm placed on COVID list, Hirokazu Sawamura up from WooSox |first=Chris |last=Cotillo |website=masslive.com |date=May 30, 2022 |accessdate=May 30, 2022}}</ref> On August 29, Sawamura was [[designated for assignment]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/08/red-sox-designate-hirokazu-sawamura-for-assignment.html |title=Red Sox Designate Hirokazu Sawamura, Austin Davis; Select Zack Kelly |first=Darragh |last=McDonald |website=mlbtraderumors.com |date=August 29, 2022 |accessdate=August 29, 2022}}</ref> then sent outright to Triple-A two days later.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=ChrisCotillo |number=1565044497716756481 |title=Sawamura is outrighted to AAA, so he remains with the Red Sox but not on the 40-man roster. |date=August 31, 2022 |accessdate=August 31, 2022}}</ref> On September 11, Sawamura was released by the Red Sox.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/boston-red-sox-release-hirokazu-sawamura-after-he-pitched-just-once-for-woosox-following-dfa/ar-AA11I7Cl |title=Boston Red Sox release Hirokazu Sawamura after he pitched just once for WooSox following DFA |first=Christopher |last=Smith |website=masslive.com |via=MSN.com |date=September 12, 2022 |accessdate=November 11, 2022}}</ref> Overall during 49 relief appearances with the Red Sox during 2022, Sawamura compiled a 1–1 record with a 3.73 ERA while striking out 40 batters in {{frac|50|2|3}} innings.<ref name=br>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/sawamhi01.shtml |title=Hirokazu Sawamura Stats |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |accessdate=November 11, 2022}}</ref>

===Chiba Lotte Marines (second stint)===
On January 28, 2023, Sawamura signed with the [[Chiba Lotte Marines]] of [[Nippon Professional Baseball]] (NPB).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/hirokazu-sawamura-returns-to-japan/1132695 |title=Hirokazu Sawamura Returns to Japan |website=rotoballer.com |date=January 28, 2023 |accessdate=January 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/p/former-red-sox-reliever-hirokazu-273 |title=Former Red Sox reliever Hirokazu Sawamura finds a new home for 2023 |first=Chris |last=Henrique |website=Beyond the Monster |date=January 28, 2023 |accessdate=January 28, 2023}}</ref> On August 10, it was announced that Sawamura had been diagnosed with [[reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome]] and spent a short stint in the hospital. As a result, he was prohibited from performing strenuous exercise for the month of August.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Takuichi Sawamura was diagnosed with "reversible cerebral vasospasm syndrome" He has already been discharged from the hospital, and if there is no problem, he will resume normal practice from September [Lotte]|url=https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/54ac605ae0fdcd3c1bc8c307045729841a4f67de|access-date=August 13, 2023|website=news.yahoo.co.jp|language=en}}</ref>

==International career==
Sawamura was selected to the [[Japan national baseball team]] for the [[2013 World Baseball Classic]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.npb.or.jp/wbc/2013roster_pix.html |title=2013 World Baseball Classic |website=npb.or.jp |date=20 February 2013 |language=ja}}</ref> He also pitched for Japan in the [[2015 WBSC Premier12]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://premier12.wbsc.org/en/2015/teams/JPN |title=Teams & rosters: JPN |website=premier12.wbsc.org |date=2015 |accessdate=12 February 2021}}</ref>

==Scouting report==
Sawamura throws a [[fastball]] topping out at {{convert|99|mph|kph|abbr=on}},<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/red-sox/free-agent-target-hirokazu-sawamura-has-shades-former-red-sox-all-star-japan|title=Tomase: Shades of former Sox All-Star in potential bullpen signing?}}</ref> a [[Split-finger fastball|splitter]], and a [[Slider (baseball)|slider]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/02/red-sox-making-progress-on-deal-with-hirokazu-sawamura.html |title=Red Sox Making Progress On Deal With Hirokazu Sawamura |first=Anthony |last=Franco |website=mlbtraderumors.com |date=February 10, 2021 |accessdate=February 12, 2021}}</ref> In college, he also featured a [[curveball]].<ref name=ota/>

==Personal==
Sawamura gained attention from [[NBC Sports]] for singing a rendition of an [[Alicia Keys]] song that [[Eduardo Rodríguez (left-handed pitcher)|Eduardo Rodríguez]] posted on his [[Instagram]] account.<ref name="Leger29Jun21">Leger, Justin (June 29, 2021). [https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/red-sox/red-sox-reliever-hirokazu-sawamura-singing-alicia-keys-will-make-your-day "Red Sox reliever Hirokazu Sawamura singing Alicia Keys will make your day"]. ''[[NBC Sports]]''. Retrieved July 8, 2021.</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of Major League Baseball players from Japan]]

==References==
{{Portal|Baseball|Japan}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Baseballstats |mlb=617228 |espn=2952621 |br=s/sawamhi01 |fangraphs=27515 |brm=sawamu000hir |retro=S/Psawah001}}, or [http://bis.npb.or.jp/eng/players/81985133.html NPB.or.jp]

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