Masataka Yoshida
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2023-2026)
Masataka Yoshida is a designated hitter who has played in Major League Baseball since 2023 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 4 seasons. In 390 career games, he has hit .280 with 383 hits, 34 home runs, and 182 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,182.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 15, 2026.
- Position
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 176 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2023-03-30
- Jersey
- #7
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390 | 1,366 | 166 | 383 | 81 | 4 | 34 | 182 | 15 | 99 | 190 | .280 | .339 | .420 | .759 | 1,182 |
Career AVG .280 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +14.3% above league average.
Career OBP .339 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.
Career SLG .420 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .759 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BOS | AL | 140 | 537 | 71 | 155 | 33 | 3 | 15 | 72 | 8 | 34 | 81 | .289 | .248 (+16%) | .320 (+6%) | .414 (+7%) | .734 (+7%) | 683.2 |
| 2024 | BOS | AL | 108 | 378 | 45 | 106 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 56 | 2 | 27 | 52 | .280 | .243 (+15%) | .312 (+12%) | .399 (+4%) | .711 (+7%) | 630.9 |
| 2025 | BOS | AL | 55 | 188 | 16 | 50 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 3 | 10 | 24 | .266 | .245 (+8%) | .315 (-2%) | .403 (-4%) | .718 (-3%) | -132.1 |
| 2026 | BOS | AL | 87 | 263 | 34 | 72 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 2 | 28 | 33 | .274 | .243 (+12%) | .318 (+9%) | .400 (avg) | .718 (+4%) | 0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 390 | 1,366 | 166 | 383 | 81 | 4 | 34 | 182 | 15 | 99 | 190 | .280 | — | — | — | — | 1,182 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (303 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 143 | 521 | 72 | 152 | 11 | 72 | .292 |
| Away | 160 | 582 | 60 | 159 | 18 | 82 | .273 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | BOS | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-27 | BOS | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-26 | BOS | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-25 | BOS | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-24 | BOS | TOR | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-23 | BOS | TOR | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-21 | BOS | TBR | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-20 | BOS | TBR | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-19 | BOS | TBR | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-18 | BOS | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 93 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 194 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Player of the Week | Week of 2023-05-06 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 6th | 3.0 | 150 | 0 |
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Masataka Yoshida: the record in brief
Masataka Yoshida made a major league debut on March 30, 2023 and is still active, so the totals on this page keep changing. The team column never changes: it is the Boston Red Sox from 2023 to 2026. The bio lists Yoshida as a designated hitter who hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Yoshida is listed at 176 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. The birth record reads July 15, 1993, in Fukui, Fukui, Japan.
Yoshida has collected 383 hits in 1,366 at bats across 390 games, good for a .280 batting average; the totals also include 34 homers and 182 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .339 and the slugging percentage .420, for an OPS of .759. Measured against the leagues Yoshida played in, the .280 career average compares with a .245 league average over the same seasons, 14.3% above the league. The single-season home run high is 15, set in 2023. The highest hit total in a season was 155, in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions about Masataka Yoshida
- What years did Masataka Yoshida play?
- Masataka Yoshida played in Major League Baseball from 2023 to 2026.
- Was Masataka Yoshida a pitcher?
- No. Masataka Yoshida was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Masataka Yoshida hit?
- Masataka Yoshida hit 34 career home runs with 383 hits.
- What teams has Masataka Yoshida played for?
- Masataka Yoshida has played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (2023–2026).
- What are Masataka Yoshida's career stats?
- In 390 games, Masataka Yoshida has 383 hits, 34 home runs, 182 RBI, 166 runs, and 15 stolen bases, with a .280 batting average.
- What position does Masataka Yoshida play?
- Masataka Yoshida plays primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Masataka Yoshida and how much does he weigh?
- Masataka Yoshida is listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 176 pounds.
- What number does Masataka Yoshida wear?
- Masataka Yoshida wears number 7, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Masataka Yoshida hit each season?
- Masataka Yoshida's home runs by season: 15 in 2023, 10 in 2024, 4 in 2025, and 5 in 2026. His most in one season was 15, in 2023.
- What was Masataka Yoshida's career batting average?
- Masataka Yoshida batted .280 over his career, with 383 hits in 1,366 at bats.
- How many RBI did Masataka Yoshida have?
- Masataka Yoshida drove in 182 runs in his career.