Yu Darvish is a Major League Baseball player for the San Diego Padres playing as a Pitcher for the team as of October 2024. He was regarded as Japan's top pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball before moving on to Major League Baseball. Darvish was a member of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in the Nippon Professional Baseball.
Since debuting in the Major Leagues of America, Darvish's career has been full of accolades. He has since been selected to 5 All-Star games and a sole selection to the All-MLB First team. He also got the titles of NL wins leader and All Strikeouts leader. Moreover, before joining the San Diego Padres in 2021, he also played for the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Yu Darvish’s Age
Yu Darvish is a Japanese pitcher who was born on 16 August 1986 and is 38 years old (as of 2024).
Darvish began playing baseball while he was still in second grade. During this time, he led his team to the quarterfinals of the National Tournament and earned a third-place finish as part of the Habikino Boys team. Additionally, he was scouted by over 50 high schools while in junior high. He attended the Tohoku High School in Netherny Sandai. Many former players also graduated from there including Kazuhiro Sasaki and Takashi Salto. Darvish led his team to four straight appearances in national tournaments. During his senior year, Darvish attracted national recognition when he pitched a no-hitter against Kumamoto Technical High School in the first round of the 76th National High School Baseball Invitation Tournament.
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Yu Darvish’s Other Physical Attributes
Yu Darvish's other physical attributes are shown below in a table.
| Name | Farid Yu Darvish |
| Date of Birth | August 16, 1986 |
| Birthplace | Habikino, Osaka, Japan |
| Age | 38 years old (as of 2024) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Height | 6’5” (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 220 lbs (102 kg) |
| Position | Pitcher |
FAQs on Yu Darvish
A. Yu Darvish stands at 6’5” (1.96m).
A. Yu Darvish weighs around 220 lbs (102 kg).
A. Yu Darvish's real name is Darubisshu Sefatto Faridoon Yū.
A. Yu Darvish made his MLB debut on April 9, 2012, for the Texas Rangers.
A. Yu Darvish plays as a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB).
A. Yu Darvish signed a contract with the San Diego Padres in 2023, which is valid till the 2028 season. It is a six-year-long contract.
