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My Take
Kentaro Kuwahara is exactly the kind of pitcher I find myself quietly rooting for — a tall, 184cm right-hander out of Nabari, Mie, which is one of those small inland cities where nobody hands you anything. Born in 1985, he came up through Japan's professional baseball system as a reliever, and that role says a lot about a guy: no glory, no curtain call moments, just warm up in the bullpen and go do your job when called. There's a certain grittiness to that life, especially when you're not a household name. I have a real soft spot for the workers who grind through a decade of professional sport without a highlight reel, and Kuwahara feels like one of those guys.
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Overview
Kentaro Kuwahara is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher and coach born on October 29, 1985, in Nabari, Mie Prefecture. Standing 184 cm tall, he competed in Japan's professional baseball circuit. He pitched for the Yokohama BayStars from 2008 to 2010, the Orix Buffaloes from 2011 to 2014 and the Hanshin Tigers from 2015 to 2021, and has since coached for Hanshin.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kentaro Kuwahara
- Name (Japanese)
- 桑原謙太朗
- Reading
- くわはら けんたろう
- Born
- October 29, 1985 (age 40)
- Origin
- Nabari, Mie Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 184cm
- Occupation
- Baseball player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
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Frequently asked questions
When was Kentaro Kuwahara born?
Kentaro Kuwahara was born on October 29, 1985 and is 40 years old.
Where is Kentaro Kuwahara from?
Kentaro Kuwahara is from Nabari, Mie Prefecture, Japan.
What does Kentaro Kuwahara do?
Kentaro Kuwahara works as Baseball player.
How tall is Kentaro Kuwahara?
Kentaro Kuwahara is 184 cm tall.
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