Kotaro Kurebayashi
Kotaro Kurebayashi
Born: February 7, 2002
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 3B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 180
Career: 2020-2025
Kotaro Kurebayashi compiled a career batting average of .239 with 27 home runs and 163 RBI in his 523-game career with the Orix Buffaloes. He began playing during the 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Orix Buffaloes | 5 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .235 | .278 | .235 | .513 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Orix Buffaloes | 136 | 473 | 448 | 37 | 102 | 22 | 2 | 10 | 48 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 101 | .228 | .251 | .353 | .603 | 158 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Orix Buffaloes | 130 | 494 | 450 | 35 | 101 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 71 | .224 | .275 | .318 | .593 | 143 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Orix Buffaloes | 136 | 523 | 465 | 32 | 115 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 74 | .247 | .305 | .314 | .619 | 146 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Orix Buffaloes | 116 | 447 | 400 | 36 | 104 | 20 | 1 | 9 | 43 | 1 | 2 | 35 | 57 | .260 | .321 | .382 | .703 | 153 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Totals | 523 | 1955 | 1780 | 141 | 426 | 87 | 5 | 27 | 163 | 5 | 9 | 111 | 307 | .239 | .287 | .339 | .627 | 604 | 53 | 17 | 28 | 19 | 3 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Orix Buffaloes | SS | 5 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 3.200 |
| 2021 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Orix Buffaloes | 3B | 17 | 8 | 24 | 3 | 3 | .914 | 1.882 |
| 2021 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Orix Buffaloes | SS | 115 | 152 | 317 | 14 | 70 | .971 | 4.078 |
| 2022 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Orix Buffaloes | SS | 129 | 192 | 311 | 11 | 72 | .979 | 3.899 |
| 2024 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Orix Buffaloes | SS | 136 | 214 | 373 | 6 | 74 | .990 | 4.316 |
| 2024 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Orix Buffaloes | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| 2025 | Foreign Major | JPPL | Orix Buffaloes | SS | 115 | 186 | 312 | 7 | 67 | .986 | 4.330 |
| Totals | 384 | 560 | 1027 | 30 | 214 | .981 | 4.133 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Orix Buffaloes | |||
| 2021 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific | Orix Buffaloes | |||
| 2022 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Orix Buffaloes | |||
| 2023 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Orix Buffaloes | |||
| 2024 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Orix Buffaloes | |||
| 2025 | Foreign Major | Japan Pacific League | Orix Buffaloes |
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