Masataka Yoshida

Japanese baseball player, MLB All-Star

Masataka Yoshida - Japanese baseball player, MLB All-Star
Born

July 15th, 1993
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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A professional baseball player from Japan, recognized for a successful career in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) before transitioning to Major League Baseball (MLB). Played for the Orix Buffaloes in NPB, achieving a batting title in 2021. Joined the Boston Red Sox in 2022, participating in the MLB All-Star Game and contributing significantly to the team.

Achieved a batting title in NPB

Selected for the MLB All-Star Game

Played for the Orix Buffaloes prior to MLB

Contributed to the Boston Red Sox

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