History of Masataka Yoshida in Timeline
Masataka "Masa" Yoshida, nicknamed Macho Man, is a Japanese professional baseball player currently playing designated hitter and left fielder for the Boston Red Sox in MLB. Previously, he played for the Orix Buffaloes in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
1 day ago : Masataka Yoshida's Two-Run Homer Propels Red Sox; Potential Blockbuster Trade Looms
Masataka Yoshida hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the World Baseball Classic. His performance has the Red Sox potentially considering a blockbuster trade. He is also on pace to break a WBC record for the Red Sox.
July 15, 1993: Masataka Yoshida's birth in Fukui, Japan
On July 15, 1993, Masataka Yoshida was born in Fukui, Japan.
July 5, 1994: Masataka Yoshida's Birth
On July 5, 1994, Masataka Yoshida was born. He is a Japanese professional baseball player.
2014: Yoshida Represents Japan
In 2014, Masataka Yoshida represented the Japan national baseball team in the Haarlem Baseball Week.
2015: Yoshida Represents Japan
In 2015, Masataka Yoshida represented Japan in the Summer Universiade.
2015: Yoshida Drafted by Orix Buffaloes
In 2015, Masataka Yoshida was selected by the Orix Buffaloes in the first round of the NPB draft after playing college baseball for Aoyama Gakuin University.
2016: Yoshida's Stats with Orix
From 2016 Masataka Yoshida played with Orix and compiled a .327 batting average along with 467 RBI and 133 home runs in 762 games.
2016: Yoshida's First NPB Season
In 2016, Masataka Yoshida played his first season in NPB for Orix, achieving a .290 batting average with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs in 63 games.
2017: Yoshida's Second NPB Season
In 2017, Masataka Yoshida played 64 games for Orix, batting .311 with 12 home runs and 38 RBIs.
2018: Yoshida's NPB Season
In 2018, Masataka Yoshida played 143 games, batting .321 with an aggregate 55 home runs and 171 RBI.
October 1, 2019: Yoshida Selected for WBSC Premier12
On October 1, 2019, Masataka Yoshida was selected to the Japan national baseball team for the 2019 WBSC Premier12.
2019: Yoshida's NPB Season
In 2019, Masataka Yoshida played 143 games, batting .322 with an aggregate 55 home runs and 171 RBI.
2020: Yoshida's NPB Season
In 2020, Masataka Yoshida had a batting average of .350, with a total of 56 home runs and 224 RBI in 349 games played.
December 7, 2022: Yoshida Posted by Orix
On December 7, 2022, Masataka Yoshida was posted by Orix, making him available to all 30 MLB teams for contract negotiations.
December 15, 2022: Yoshida Signs with Boston Red Sox
On December 15, 2022, Masataka Yoshida signed a five-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, reportedly worth $90 million.
2022: Yoshida's NPB Season
In 2022, Masataka Yoshida had a batting average of .335, with a total of 56 home runs and 224 RBI in 349 games played.
2022: Yoshida's Stats with Orix
Until 2022 Masataka Yoshida played with Orix and compiled a .327 batting average along with 467 RBI and 133 home runs in 762 games.
January 2023: Yoshida Ranked in Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects
In January 2023, Masataka Yoshida was ranked 87th in Baseball America's list of baseball's top 100 prospects, a ranking considered "alarmingly low".
April 23, 2023: Yoshida Hits Two Home Runs in One Inning
On April 23, 2023, Masataka Yoshida hit two home runs in the same inning, including a grand slam, in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
2023: Yoshida in the World Baseball Classic
In 2023, Masataka Yoshida represented Japan in the World Baseball Classic, setting a tournament record with 13 RBIs and being named to the All-Classic Team at the end of the tournament.
2024: Red Sox Use Yoshida Primarily as Designated Hitter
In the 2024 season, the Red Sox primarily used Masataka Yoshida as a designated hitter. He appeared in 108 games and underwent right shoulder labral repair surgery after the season.
2024: Yoshida's Family Lives With Him in Boston
Since the 2024 Red Sox season, Masataka Yoshida's wife, Yurika Yoshida, and two daughters have been living with him in Boston.
May 22, 2025: Yoshida Transferred to 60-Day Injured List
On May 22, 2025, Masataka Yoshida was transferred to the 60-day injured list due to shoulder surgery recovery.
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