Tanaka Named SL2 Outstanding Pitcher Award Winner Sunday, November 6th, 2033 The Sendai clubhouse staff referred to him as "the kid" this season. Next year Shimei Tanaka will have to have a new nickname. He earned it after winning the 2033 Sub League 2 Outstanding Pitcher Award.
Tanaka made 34 starts this year, winning 15 and losing 8. He threw 211 innings, fanned 215, allowed 150 hits and 63 walks, while holding opposing teams to a .202 average as he logged an impressive 2.09 ERA.