Travis Ishikawa is a former professional baseball player who played as a first baseman and outfielder. He was born on September 24, 1983, in Seattle, Washington. Ishikawa started his baseball career in 2002 when he was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 21st round of the Major League Baseball draft.
Ishikawa spent several years in the minor leagues before making his Major League debut with the Giants in 2006. He played for the Giants until 2010, during which he was primarily used as a pinch hitter and defensive replacement. In 2011, Ishikawa signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he played for one season before being traded to the Baltimore Orioles.
Ishikawa played for the Orioles for a short time before being released and signing with the New York Yankees. He played for the Yankees in 2013, but was designated for assignment and subsequently released. Ishikawa then signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he played for the remainder of the 2013 season.
In 2014, Ishikawa signed with the Giants once again, where he played a key role in their postseason run. He hit a walk-off home run in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, sending the Giants to the World Series. In the World Series, Ishikawa hit a three-run home run in Game 5, helping the Giants win their third championship in five years.
After the 2014 season, Ishikawa signed with the Seattle Mariners, but was released during spring training. He then signed with the Giants once again, but was designated for assignment and subsequently released in July 2015.
Overall, Ishikawa played in the Major Leagues for nine seasons, hitting .255 with 22 home runs and 134 RBIs. He was known for his defensive abilities at first base and his clutch hitting in the postseason. After his playing career, Ishikawa became a coach and instructor, working with young players to help them develop their skills.
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