# Masataka Yoshida (99 OVR)

> Masataka Yoshida (Red Sox), 99 OVR LF: a Diamond card from the 2025 Postseason series in MLB 25. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/2025-postseason-masataka-yoshida-dd697856

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 99 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | LF |
| Team | Red Sox |
| Series | 2025 Postseason |
| Edition | MLB 25 |
| In real life: | [Masataka Yoshida — stats and every card](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/masataka-yoshida-807799) |
| In real life: | [Boston Red Sox real-life roster](https://mlbtsdb.com/teams/red-sox) |

Not sold on the Community Market.

## Where this card ranks

- 104th best of 841 left fielders
- 251st best of 1,962 designated hitters

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Contact | — |
| Power | — |
| Speed | — |
| Arm | — |
| Fielding | — |

## Hitting

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contact vs L | 118 |  |
| Contact vs R | 125 | Top 1% |
| Power vs L | 80 |  |
| Power vs R | 105 |  |
| Plate vision | 125 | Top 1% |
| Plate discipline | 50 |  |
| Batting clutch | 121 | Top 10% |
| Bunting | 35 |  |
| Drag bunting | 25 |  |
| Durability | 95 |  |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Red Sox |  |
| Position | LF |  |
| Bats | L |  |
| Throws | R |  |
| Age | 31 |  |
| Height | 5'8" |  |
| Weight | 192 lbs |  |
| Born | Japan |  |
| Number | 7 |  |

## Fielding & running

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fielding | 69 |  |
| Arm strength | 77 |  |
| Arm accuracy | 66 |  |
| Blocking | 0 |  |
| Speed | 55 |  |
| Baserunning | 9 |  |
| Reaction | 60 |  |

## Quirks

- [First-Pitch Hitter](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/quirks/first-pitch-hitter): Excels at hitting the first pitch of an at-bat
- [Pinch Hitter](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/quirks/pinch-hitter): Excels at pinch hitting

## Obtained from

- Program (Themed Programs)

## Captains that boost this card

- [Marcelo Mayer](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/captains/marcelo-mayer-44915f29) - 99 OVR: Players from the Boston Red Sox
- [Garrett Crochet](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/captains/garrett-crochet-daef3dd2) - 99 OVR: Players from the Boston Red Sox
- [Shota Imanaga](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/captains/shota-imanaga-f8850826) - 99 OVR: Players born in Asia or who have represented an Asian national team (boost includes Lars Nootbaar and Tommy Edman)
- [Terry Pendleton](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/captains/terry-pendleton-6077b589) - 99 OVR: Players 5'10" or shorter
- [Willie McCovey](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/captains/willie-mccovey-c9ea1523) - 99 OVR: Players who bat or throw left-handed
- [Adam Dunn](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/captains/adam-dunn-086384a6) - 99 OVR: Players who bat left-handed and throw right-handed
- [Alex Bregman](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/captains/alex-bregman-9f8109f0) - 96 OVR: Players from the Boston Red Sox
- [Masataka Yoshida](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/captains/masataka-yoshida-c57a58bb) - 91 OVR: Players from the Boston Red Sox
- [Clay Buchholz](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/captains/clay-buchholz-ddad3cfd) - 85 OVR: Players from the Boston Red Sox

## More Red Sox at LF

- [Ted Williams](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/hall-of-fame-ted-williams-c2cec1cd) - 99 OVR · LF · BOS · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Manny Ramirez](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/awards-manny-ramirez-f07ad50f) - 99 OVR · LF · BOS · Diamond: 250,000 stubs
- [Jonny Gomes](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/home-run-derby-x-jonny-gomes-7475fc42) - 99 OVR · LF · BOS · Diamond: 19,000 stubs
- [Jim Rice](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/captain-jim-rice-3e52d100) - 99 OVR · LF · BOS · Diamond · Captain: Not on the market
- [Jarren Duran](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/spotlight-jarren-duran-6e279be0) - 99 OVR · LF · BOS · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Jhostynxon Garcia](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/topps-now-jhostynxon-garcia-98c08101) - 97 OVR · LF · BOS · Diamond: 31,000 stubs

## Other versions of this player

- [Masataka Yoshida](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/color-storm-masataka-yoshida-c57a58bb) - 91 OVR · LF · BOS · Diamond · Captain: Not on the market
- [Masataka Yoshida](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/live-masataka-yoshida-a5184b7f) - 71 OVR · LF · BOS · Bronze: 125 stubs

## Questions

### How do you get Masataka Yoshida?

It can't be bought on the market right now. It comes from: Program (Themed Programs).

### What quirks does Masataka Yoshida have?

First-Pitch Hitter and Pinch Hitter.

### Where can I see Masataka Yoshida's real-life stats?

On his player page: his career stats, awards, and every card of him in every edition. [Masataka Yoshida](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/masataka-yoshida-807799)

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