Biography- Hisashi Iwakuma - Professional Baseball Player with Seattle Mariners-

Hisashi Iwakuma was born on April 12 1981 in Higashiyamato, Tokyo, Japan.He began playing baseball in grade one and was inspired to become a professional pitcher after aspiration to become like great former Seibu Lions player Hisanobu Watanabe. Hisashi continued to play exceptionally well while attending Horikoshi Highschool. Hisashi and his wife Madoka are avid supporters of charities and orphanages, including those working to help aid disabled children. They also practice Nichiren Buddhism


Hisashi with his family