Shu Masuda
Shu Masuda
Born: May 21, 1999
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 2B, 3B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 178
Career: 2019-2025
Shu Masuda compiled a career batting average of .223 with 4 home runs and 23 RBI in his 144-game career with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks and Yakult Swallows. He began playing during the 2019 season and last took the field during the 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 15 | 45 | 39 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | .256 | .302 | .462 | .764 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Yakult Swallows | 52 | 102 | 92 | 8 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22 | .207 | .255 | .315 | .570 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Yakult Swallows | 75 | 132 | 116 | 9 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 19 | .233 | .315 | .328 | .643 | 38 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 144 | 283 | 251 | 21 | 56 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 48 | .223 | .287 | .339 | .626 | 85 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 2B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .500 |
| 2019 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 2022 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | 1B | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 6.500 |
| 2022 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | OF | 10 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 2024 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Yakult Swallows | OF | 31 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.290 |
| 2024 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Yakult Swallows | 1B | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 2025 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Yakult Swallows | 1B | 7 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .923 | 1.714 |
| 2025 | Foreign Major | JPCL | Yakult Swallows | OF | 31 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.452 |
| Totals | 74 | 98 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .990 | 1.351 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | |||
| 2022 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | |||
| 2023 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | |||
| 2024 | Foreign Major | Japan Central League | Yakult Swallows | |||
| 2025 | Foreign Major | Japan Central League | Yakult Swallows |
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