Masayuki Kuwahara
| Masayuki Kuwahara | |
|---|---|
Kuwahara with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars | |
| Saitama Seibu Lions – No. 7 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: July 21, 1993 Izumi, Osaka, Japan | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| NPB debut | |
| October 1, 2012, for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars | |
| NPB statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Batting average | .267 |
| Home runs | 74 |
| Runs batted in | 322 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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Masayuki Kuwahara (桑原 将志, Kuwahara Masayuki; born July 21, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[2] He has previously played in NPB for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
Career
Yokohama DeNA BayStars
On July 20, 2018, Kuwahara hit for the cycle, becoming the 67th player in NPB history to do so.[3]
Kuwahara made 106 appearances for the BayStars during the 2024 season, batting .270/.321/.365 with five home runs, 24 RBI, and eight stolen bases. With Yokohama, Kuwahara won the 2024 Japan Series, and was named the MVP of the series.[4]
Kuwahara batted .267/.329/.393 with 74 home runs and 322 RBI in 1,239 appearances for the BayStars from 2012 to 2025.
Saitama Seibu Lions
On November 26, 2025, Kuwahara signed a contract with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball.[5]
References
- ^ "SMBC日本シリーズ2024で5選手が各賞を受賞！ ｜ 横浜DeNAベイスターズ". www.baystars.co.jp. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "桑原 将志 ｜ 横浜DeNAベイスターズ". www.baystars.co.jp. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Hitting for cycle no common occurrence for NPB players". japantimes.co.jp. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ "Baseball: DeNA BayStars win 1st Japan Series title in 26 years". english.kyodonews.net. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ "Kenta Maeda Returning to Japan As Nippon Professional Baseball's Free Agency Period Starts". worldbaseball.com. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- NPB.com