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My Take
I'll be honest, I love a hitter who makes scouts eat their words, and Masataka Yoshida is exactly that guy. At 173cm he's not towering over anyone, but watch one of those compact, violent swings and you forget all about it, the dude is basically a fire hydrant that hits bombs. What gets me is the bat-to-ball skill, he just doesn't strike out, and there's something so calming about a batter who keeps putting the barrel on it instead of swinging out of his shoes. Fukui kid, Tsuruga Kehi to Aoyama Gakuin, then mashing for Orix before taking his talents to the big leagues, that's a heck of a ride. And seeing him in the middle of Japan's WBC run was genuinely fun. I'm just quietly rooting for the little slugger from Fukui.
Story
The 173cm Slugger: How Masataka Yoshida Carried Fukui to the World Stage
Overview
Masataka Yoshida is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder born on July 15, 1993, in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture. He attended Tsuruga Kehi High School and Aoyama Gakuin University before embarking on a professional career that brought him to Major League Baseball. Standing 173 cm tall, he is recognized for his consistent contact hitting and has earned Best Nine honors during his career.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Masataka Yoshida
- Name (Japanese)
- 吉田正尚
- Reading
- よしだ まさたか
- Born
- July 15, 1993 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rooster (酉)
- Origin
- Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 173cm
- Occupation
- Baseball player
2. Background
- High school
- Tsuruga Kehi High School
- University
- Aoyama Gakuin University
Awards & achievements
- Best Nine (year unknown)
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Masataka Yoshida born?
Born July 15, 1993 (age 33).
Where is Masataka Yoshida from?
Masataka Yoshida is from Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.
What does Masataka Yoshida do?
Masataka Yoshida works as Baseball player.
How tall is Masataka Yoshida?
Masataka Yoshida is 173cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.