Shohei Habu

There's something quietly compelling about a guy who grew up in Onomichi — that old port town in Hiroshima with the steep slopes, the cats, and the sea practically in your backyard — and decided to chase a career in professional baseball. Shōhei Habu, born August 1989, a Leo by zodiac, which honestly tracks if you imagine the kind of personality it takes to put yourself out there on a diamond. Standing at 180cm, he'd cut a solid presence on the field. I don't have a highlight reel of dramatic moments to point to, but honestly that's almost the point — careers like his are built on relentless, unglamorous work far from the spotlight, and I find that more interesting than a curated story. A kid from the Seto Inland Sea region grinding his way into pro ball deserves a quiet nod of respect.

Shohei Habu is a Japanese professional baseball player born on August 16, 1989, in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture. He stands 180 cm tall. Further details regarding his career history, agency, and personal background are not publicly disclosed.

Name (English)

Shohei Habu

Name (Japanese)

土生翔平

Reading

はぶ しょうへい

Born

August 16, 1989 (age 36)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Leo / Snake (巳)

Origin

Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan

Height

180 cm

Occupation

Baseball player

Motto

Private

• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%9C%9F%E7%94%9F%E7%BF%94%E5%B9%B3

Tags

• From Hiroshima
• Baseball player

Last updated

2026-06-02

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