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My Take
Yoshihiro Maru is the type of player whose value is obvious to opposing managers long before it is obvious to casual fans. In his Hiroshima Toyo Carp years he was the man you did not want walking to the plate: he got on base, he ran, and he took hits away from you in the outfield. Then he left for the Yomiuri Giants as a free agent, the sort of move that breaks a fanbase's heart and raises the stakes enormously. People underestimate how hard the second act is. Signing with Japan's most scrutinised club and then simply staying in the lineup, season after season, without drama, is harder than any single spectacular year. The detail I like most is buried in his record: a Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, which is awarded for private charitable giving. He does not sell himself loudly, and that is precisely the appeal.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yoshihiro Maru
- Name (Japanese)
- 丸佳浩
- Born
- April 11, 1989 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Snake
- Origin
- Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 177 cm
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%B8%E4%BD%B3%E6%B5%A9
Frequently asked questions
When was Yoshihiro Maru born?
Born April 11, 1989 (age 37).
Where is Yoshihiro Maru from?
Yoshihiro Maru is from Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
What does Yoshihiro Maru do?
Yoshihiro Maru works as baseball player.
How tall is Yoshihiro Maru?
Yoshihiro Maru is 177 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-07-26
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.