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Although Sikorski made his [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] debut in {{mlby|2000}}, he didn't play another game in the big leagues until {{mlby|2006}}. He played professional baseball in Japan for five years, until {{By|2005}} for the [[Yomiuri Giants]]. |
Although Sikorski made his [[Major League Baseball|MLB]] debut in {{mlby|2000}}, he didn't play another game in the big leagues until {{mlby|2006}}. He played professional baseball in Japan for five years, until {{By|2005}} for the [[Yomiuri Giants]]. |
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The [[Cleveland Indians]] acquired Sikorski in a trade July 18, 2006, by sending [[right-handed]] [[pitcher]] [[Mike Adams (baseball pitcher)|Mike Adams]] to the [[San Diego Padres]]. On May 17, {{mlby|2007}}, Sikorski's contract was sold to the [[Tokyo Yakult Swallows]]. He signed to play for the [[Chiba Lotte Marines]] in {{By|2008}}. After two more seasons with the Marines, Sikorski signed a contract with the [[Seibu Lions]] to be the team's closer in 2010. Securing the closer spot for the first time in his Japanese career, Sikorski responded, as of August 29th, 2010, he leads the [[Pacific League]] in saves with 30, and he did not blow a save until August 20th against the [[Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters]]. Until the 2010 season, Sikorski's record for saves was 15; this was broken on May 25th against the [[Hiroshima Carp]]. |
The [[Cleveland Indians]] acquired Sikorski in a trade July 18, 2006, by sending [[right-handed]] [[pitcher]] [[Mike Adams (baseball pitcher)|Mike Adams]] to the [[San Diego Padres]]. On May 17, {{mlby|2007}}, Sikorski's contract was sold to the [[Tokyo Yakult Swallows]]. He signed to play for the [[Chiba Lotte Marines]] in {{By|2008}}. After two more seasons with the Marines, Sikorski signed a contract with the [[Seibu Lions]] to be the team's closer in 2010. Securing the closer spot for the first time in his Japanese career, Sikorski responded, as of August 29th, 2010, he leads the [[Pacific League]] in saves with 30, and he did not blow a save until August 20th against the [[Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters]]. Until the 2010 season, Sikorski's record for saves was 15; this was broken on May 25th against the [[Hiroshima Carp]]. Why are you so afraid to show yourself? If you want me, come get me. |
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Sikorski attended [[Western Michigan University]] and obtained a degree in [[criminology]]. Brian was drafted in the fourth round of the {{mlby|1995}} amateur entry draft by the [[Houston Astros]]. |
Sikorski attended [[Western Michigan University]] and obtained a degree in [[criminology]]. Brian was drafted in the fourth round of the {{mlby|1995}} amateur entry draft by the [[Houston Astros]]. |
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Revision as of 02:01, 19 April 2011
| Brian Sikorski | |
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| Saitama Seibu Lions – No. 50 | |
| Relief pitcher | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: August 16, 2000, for the Texas Rangers | |
| NPB: July 11, 2001, for the Chiba Lotte Marines | |
| MLB statistics (through 2008 season) | |
| Win-Loss | 4-5 |
| Earned run average | 5.40 |
| Strikeouts | 70 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Brian Patrick Sikorski (born July 27, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan) is a baseball relief pitcher who plays for the Saitama Seibu Lions franchise in Japan.
Although Sikorski made his MLB debut in 2000, he didn't play another game in the big leagues until 2006. He played professional baseball in Japan for five years, until 2005 for the Yomiuri Giants.
The Cleveland Indians acquired Sikorski in a trade July 18, 2006, by sending right-handed pitcher Mike Adams to the San Diego Padres. On May 17, 2007, Sikorski's contract was sold to the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. He signed to play for the Chiba Lotte Marines in 2008. After two more seasons with the Marines, Sikorski signed a contract with the Seibu Lions to be the team's closer in 2010. Securing the closer spot for the first time in his Japanese career, Sikorski responded, as of August 29th, 2010, he leads the Pacific League in saves with 30, and he did not blow a save until August 20th against the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters. Until the 2010 season, Sikorski's record for saves was 15; this was broken on May 25th against the Hiroshima Carp. Why are you so afraid to show yourself? If you want me, come get me.
Sikorski attended Western Michigan University and obtained a degree in criminology. Brian was drafted in the fourth round of the 1995 amateur entry draft by the Houston Astros.
Like many pitchers, Sikorski is known for his strict adherence to his pre-pitching routine. Two of his most noticeable routines are how he vigorously swings his right (pitching) arm in a windmill-style circle, both forwards and backwards before throwing his warmup pitches. Also, after getting the third out of the inning, he sprints off the mound and jumps over the foul line on the way to his team's dugout, resulting in him usually being the first one in.
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