Yu Darvish signed a six-year $56 million dollar deal with the Texas Rangers in 2012. Before signing with the Rangers, Darvish played from 2005-2011 with the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in Japan. Darvish started his career as an 18-year-old and quickly became one of the top pitchers in Japan.
Darvish went 93-38 during his seven-year career in Japan. Posting an ERA under two in five consecutive seasons. Darvish was nearly untouchable as he struck out 200 or more batters in a season four times during his seven-year career.
It is clear Darvish was one of the best pitchers in Japan, and they made sure to honor their beloved star.