Kenta Maeda Japanese Baseball Player From Tadaoka
Kenta Maeda · baseball player · Japanese
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Kenta Maeda on Social Media
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- Followers
- 582K @18_maeken
- Engagement rate
- 4.49% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 25,928
- Average comments
- 237 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
Born on 11 April 1988 in Tadaoka, Kenta Maeda is a Japanese baseball player. His club career on record includes Hiroshima Toyo Carp (2007–2015) and Minnesota Twins (2020–2023).
Early life
He studied at PL Gakuen High School.
Career
He is registered as a pitcher. He started out at Hiroshima Toyo Carp in 2007, according to the records. Beyond Hiroshima Toyo Carp, he has played for Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers. Hiroshima Toyo Carp is where he stayed longest, 2007 to 2015. Since 2026, the records list him with Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. At Los Angeles Dodgers (2016–2019), his team-mates on record include Hyun-jin Ryu, Yasiel Puig and Adrián González. Minnesota Twins team-mates from the same years include Josh Donaldson. On YouTube, he has 307K subscribers (as of March 2025).
Recognition
His awards include a Best Nine Award. Further recognition came with an Eiji Sawamura Award and a Mitsui Golden Glove Award. Altogether, 3 wins are listed.
Personal life
He has been married to Saho Narushima since 2012.
Teams
5 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2007–2015 | Hiroshima Toyo Carp | Pitcher |
| 2016–2019 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Pitcher |
| 2020–2023 | Minnesota Twins | Pitcher |
| 2024–2025 | Detroit Tigers | Pitcher |
| 2026– | Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles | Pitcher |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Nine Award | Won | ||
| Eiji Sawamura Award | Won | ||
| Mitsui Golden Glove Award | Won |
Kenta Maeda Photos
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Photo: Ian D'Andrea from Philadelphia, PA · CC BY-SA 2.0 -
Photo: Ian D'Andrea from Philadelphia, PA · CC BY-SA 2.0 -
Photo: Ian D'Andrea from Philadelphia, PA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kenta Maeda?
Kenta Maeda is 38 years old, born on 11 April 1988 in Tadaoka.
What is Kenta Maeda known for?
Kenta Maeda is a pitcher who has played for Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Los Angeles Dodgers.
How tall is Kenta Maeda?
Kenta Maeda is 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What is Kenta Maeda’s nationality?
Kenta Maeda is Japanese, born in Tadaoka.
Who is Kenta Maeda married to?
Kenta Maeda is married to Saho Narushima; they married in 2012.
Has Kenta Maeda won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Best Nine Award.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q968290), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Peetlesnumber1 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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