Hiroshi Masuda
Hiroshi Masuda
Born: April 2, 1935
, Wakayama JP
Primary Position: Third base
All Position(s) Played: 2B, SS
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 150
Career: 1956-1961
Hiroshi Masuda compiled a career batting average of .239 with 12 home runs and 73 RBI in his 462-game career with the Hankyu Braves and Yomiuri Giants. He began playing during the 1956 season and last took the field during the 1961 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 108 | 118 | 104 | 12 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 18 | .192 | .257 | .231 | .487 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 100 | 288 | 256 | 26 | 61 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 24 | 42 | .238 | .309 | .355 | .664 | 91 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 57 | 113 | 108 | 7 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 28 | .259 | .292 | .333 | .625 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 78 | 221 | 204 | 22 | 50 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 36 | .245 | .294 | .343 | .637 | 70 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 74 | 181 | 168 | 21 | 49 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 32 | .292 | .320 | .446 | .767 | 75 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Yomiuri Giants | 45 | 93 | 87 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 21 | .161 | .207 | .195 | .402 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 462 | 1014 | 927 | 92 | 222 | 41 | 7 | 12 | 73 | 25 | 19 | 58 | 177 | .239 | .290 | .338 | .628 | 313 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 2 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 3B | 97 | .000 | |||||
| 1956 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 2B | 11 | .000 | |||||
| 1957 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 3B | 91 | .000 | |||||
| 1957 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 2B | 7 | .000 | |||||
| 1957 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | SS | 1 | .000 | |||||
| 1958 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 3B | 26 | .000 | |||||
| 1958 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 2B | 2 | .000 | |||||
| 1959 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 3B | 58 | .000 | |||||
| 1959 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 2B | 4 | .000 | |||||
| 1960 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 2B | 32 | .000 | |||||
| 1960 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Hankyu Braves | 3B | 21 | .000 | |||||
| 1961 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Yomiuri Giants | 2B | 34 | .000 | |||||
| Totals | 384 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1957 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1958 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1959 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1960 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Hankyu Braves | |||
| 1961 | Foreign Major | Japan Central League | Yomiuri Giants |
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