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Masataka Yoshida (吉田 正尚 Yoshida Masataka, born July 15, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He started his professional career with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
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Masataka Yoshida is a 30-year-old left-handed outfielder from Japan who debuted in 2023 for the Boston Red Sox. He has a career batting average of .287 and won the WBC All-Tournament Team and AL Player of the Week awards in 2023.
Dec 15, 2022 · Masataka Yoshida signed a five-year, $90 million contract with the Red Sox after playing for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan. He said he chose Boston because it is the best team and he wants to learn English and speak it.
- Ian Browne
Jul 16, 2023 · Masataka Yoshida’s grand slam powers Red Sox to fourth straight series win - The Athletic. By Jen McCaffrey. Jul 16, 2023. CHICAGO — The Red Sox entered the All-Star break on a tear, winning...
- Jen Mccaffrey
Dec 15, 2022 · The Red Sox acquired Masataka Yoshida, a 29-year-old corner outfielder from Orix Buffaloes, for $90 million and a posting fee. Yoshida is a good hitter with a high on-base percentage and a walk-off home run in the 2022 Japan Series.
- Ian Browne
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Bats: Left • Throws: Right. 5-8 , 192lb (173cm, 87kg) Team: Boston Red Sox (majors, 10-day IL) , in Fukui, March 30, 2023 (Age 29-258d, 22,854th in major league history) vs. BAL 4 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB. Exceeded rookie limits during 2023 season.
Jul 15, 1993 · Masataka Yoshida is a 30-year-old Japanese baseball player who plays left field for the Boston Red Sox. He has one home run and eight RBIs in the 2024 season, and a career average of .215.