2025 Stats
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.286
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RBI
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SB
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Yoshida got caught in a numbers game in 2024 - too many lefty hitters, too many left fielders - and was a DH for all but one game. An early thumb injury had him seeking second and third opinions, and he underwent shoulder surgery following the season. In between, Yoshida was a serviceable contact hitter, slashing .280/.349/.415 with 10 home runs, 56 RBI and a 12.4 strikeout percentage. Two years into a five-year deal, the Red Sox are realizing Yoshida is not only limited defensively but doesn't hit for power, despite a higher fly-ball percentage and launch angle in 2024. He also experienced a significant drop-off against lefties, falling from a .746 OPS to .565. Boston's involvement in the failed pursuit of Juan Soto suggests the club wants a more powerful roster, particularly from the right side, and a more functional one, where manager Alex Cora can rotate players at DH. Read Past Outlooks

Productive in debut
Yoshida started at designated hitter and went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Rockies.
Analysis
Yoshida made his season debut after missing the first 93 games while recovering from a shoulder injury. His rehab stint was relatively brief for having sat out such a long time -- five games, 17 plate appearances -- but Yoshida was ready for the majors. Boston's outfield was already a logjam with four players for three spots, but they had the DH spot to accommodate the at-bats for all four. Yoshida's return complicates matters.
Yoshida made his season debut after missing the first 93 games while recovering from a shoulder injury. His rehab stint was relatively brief for having sat out such a long time -- five games, 17 plate appearances -- but Yoshida was ready for the majors. Boston's outfield was already a logjam with four players for three spots, but they had the DH spot to accommodate the at-bats for all four. Yoshida's return complicates matters.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+22%
OPS vs RHP
2025
-100%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2023vs Left | .663 | 254 | 5 | 33 | .237 | ||||
Since 2023vs Right | .811 | 762 | 20 | 96 | .301 | ||||
2025vs Left | .000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
2025vs Right | .885 | 13 | 0 | 1 | .333 | ||||
2024vs Left | .565 | 108 | 2 | 14 | .191 | ||||
2024vs Right | .832 | 313 | 8 | 42 | .310 | ||||
2023vs Left | .746 | 144 | 3 | 19 | .273 | ||||
2023vs Right | .795 | 436 | 12 | 53 | .293 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+10%
OPS at Home
2025
-100%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2023Home | .812 | 499 | 10 | 64 | .300 | ||||
Since 2023Away | .740 | 517 | 15 | 65 | .272 | ||||
2025Home | .762 | 15 | 0 | 1 | .286 | ||||
2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024Home | .786 | 206 | 4 | 27 | .292 | ||||
2024Away | .744 | 215 | 6 | 29 | .269 | ||||
2023Home | .834 | 278 | 6 | 36 | .306 | ||||
2023Away | .736 | 302 | 9 | 36 | .273 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Masataka Yoshida compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.00BB Rate
0.0%K Rate
0.0%BABIP
.286ISO
.143AVG
.286OBP
.333SLG
.429OPS
.762wOBA
.336Exit Velocity
96.1 mphHard Hit Rate
64.3%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.333Expected SLG
.425Sprint Speed
24.9 ft/secGround Ball %
64.3%Line Drive %
28.6%Fly Ball %
7.1%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Yoshida's first season in MLB came mostly as advertised. His exceptional contact rate carried over, but the rest of his game is still a work in progress. Yoshida recorded ample homers and steals to have reasonable hopes he improves in his second season. An area he can improve immediately is on-base skills. In Japan, Yoshida routinely posted double-digit walk rates, but he worked a free pass just 5.9% of the time in his rookie campaign. Only six of his 15 homers came at home, though 21 of his 33 doubles were in Fenway Park. This makes sense since Yoshida's flyball rate was just 26.9 percent. He swiped eight bases, but wasn't caught, suggesting he could run a little more. Yoshida's defense in left field was below par, which is an issue since his bat doesn't play as a full-time designated hitter. Still, Boston will continue to play Yoshida nearly every day, sitting him against some southpaws despite displaying limited platoon splits. He offers a strong batting average floor, with 20 homers and 15 stolen base upside.
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Activated ahead of season debut
The Red Sox activated Yoshida (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
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Likely returning Wednesday
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Yoshida (shoulder) will "most likely" be activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
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Returning during homestand
Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Yoshida (shoulder) will return from the injured list during Boston's upcoming homestand, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
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Begins rehab assignment
Yoshida (shoulder) went 0-for-2 with a walk for Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday.
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Getting test run at first base
The Red Sox plan to give Yoshida (shoulder) some "light work" at first base during his rehab assignment, Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com report.
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Preparing for 1B duties?
Yoshida, who's rehabbing from a shoulder injury, is expected to work on first base drills before returning to the big-league roster, according to Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo of MassLive.
Analysis
Alex Cora talked about Yoshida's work at first base, and while he's not expected to start at that position any time soon, the Red Sox are preparing him for an emergency. "I don't anticipate him starting at first base," Cora said, "but if something crazy happens, at least he can catch throws and knock down a ground ball." Yoshida has played the outfield exclusively throughout his career, both in Japan and stateside.
Alex Cora talked about Yoshida's work at first base, and while he's not expected to start at that position any time soon, the Red Sox are preparing him for an emergency. "I don't anticipate him starting at first base," Cora said, "but if something crazy happens, at least he can catch throws and knock down a ground ball." Yoshida has played the outfield exclusively throughout his career, both in Japan and stateside.