2005 SEASON: Utilized out of the bullpen for the Comets. ... Had an ERA of 4.35 for 10 1/3 innings on the season.. ... Recorded an ERA of 1.23 for 7 1/3 innings in the Pacific Coast Conference. ... Pitched 2 shutout innings, giving up 1 hit, striking out 3 and walking 0, vs. Golden West on Feb. 8. ... Pitched a scoreless, hitless inning in relief in the Comets' 22-4 victory over Imperial Valley on March 8.

2004 SEASON: Was 1-0 with 2 saves for Merced College, striking out 19 batters in 26 1/3 compiling a 4.78 ERA..

HIGH SCHOOL: Played for coach Morishita at Tokai-Vrayasu High School..

PERSONAL: Born May 4, 1983, in Chiba, Japan. ... Son of Kozo and Maya Tsukamoto. ... Has two brothers, Daiki (25) and Shun (14). ... Lives in Vista.

(Note: Updated on June 2, 2005. Player biographies are updated at least weekly during the season.)