Year | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | Rate |
2024 proj | 503 | 144 | 66 | 13 | 65 | 30 | 76 | 6 | 0.286 | 33.9 |
2024 | 378 | 107 | 45 | 10 | 56 | 27 | 52 | 2 | 0.283 | 24.4 |
2023 | 537 | 155 | 71 | 15 | 72 | 34 | 81 | 8 | 0.289 | 38.7 |
Date | News |
10/03/24 | Red Sox DH says it was difficult not being able to play in the outfield. Boston Red Sox DH Masataka Yoshida was unhappy he wasn't picked to be a routine outfielder, per MassLive. Yoshida only appeared in the outfield once in the whole 2024 season, for one inning. Being a full-time DH was tough for me. In the 2023 season, Yoshida played left field for 84 games. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/red-sox-d... |
9/30/24 | Masataka Yoshida's injury could vastly affect Red Sox's offseason plans. Masataka Yoshida spoke to Boston Red Sox media after the team's final game of the season on Sept. 29. Earlier that day, Carlos Yamazaki of Tokyo Sports reported that Yoshida may undergo surgery on his right shoulder soon. Boston's designated hitter told reporters his shoulder has been nagging him for quite some time and that he feels pain with swings and misses. Yoshida is the second Red Sox player who played through a lingering shoulder issue this year. Source: https://bosoxinjection.com/posts/masataka-yoshidas... |
9/29/24 | Does Red Sox' Masataka Yoshida need surgery? He (and Alex Cora) weigh in. Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida caused something of a stir Sunday when he told Japanese reporters (including Carlos Yamazaki of Tokyo Sports Press) that he undergo right shoulder surgery shortly after the season. Both Yoshida and Sox manager Alex Cora acknowledged after Sunday's season finale that Yoshida has been dealing with nagging shoulder soreness all season. Source: https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2024/09/does-red-s... |
9/24/24 | Insider's Proposed Red Sox-Cardinals Blockbuster Swaps Both Teams' Biggest 'Regrets'. The parallels between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals are obvious. The Red Sox brought in Japanese star hitter Masataka Yoshida, who has incredible bat-to-ball skills, but hasn't shown as much pop for a lefty bat at Fenway Park. Because of his limited athleticism, Yoshida has been limited to designated hitter duties, which is a lineup spot that the Red Sox might prefer to allocate to a mix of players. Meanwhile, the Cardinals signed longtime Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras to replace franchise icon Yadier Molina behind the dish. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news... |
9/17/24 | Red Sox lineup: Masataka Yoshida batting cleanup for fifth time this season. Masataka Yoshida will bat cleanup for the Red Sox on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) AP By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Masataka Yoshida will bat cleanup for the fifth time this season. He's 6-for-16 (.375) in that spot. The Red Sox and Rays will play the first game of a three-game series at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday here at Tropicana Field. More From The Fenway Rundown Getting drafted by Red Sox was 'dream come true' for Mass. native Will Red Sox buy or sell at trade deadline? Craig Breslow weighs in Craig Breslow on Red Sox' needs at deadline, the budget and taking on rentals Jason Varitek says Red Sox '04 reunion 'like seeing a childhood best friend' Sam Kennedy Source: https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2024/09/red-sox-li... |