Kazuhisa Makita

Japanese baseball pitcher

Kazuhisa Makita - Japanese baseball pitcher
Born

November 10th, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

Links & References

Played professional baseball primarily as a pitcher in Japan. Debuted in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in 2007 with the Seibu Lions. Helped the Lions secure the 2008 Japan Series title. Transitioned to Major League Baseball (MLB), joining the San Diego Padres in 2017. Participated in the 2019 World Baseball Softball Confederation Premier12 tournament, representing Japan.

Debuted in NPB in 2007 with Seibu Lions

Part of the 2008 Japan Series championship team

Played for the San Diego Padres in MLB

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