Kenta Maeda

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kenta Maeda
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 11, 1988(1988-04-11)
Age	36
Birthplace	Osaka
Country	Japan
Horoscope	Aries

Kenta Maeda Biography

Kenta Maeda is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on April 11, 1988 in Osaka, Japan. Japanese professional pitcher who signed an incentive-laden eight-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016. He helped the Dodgers reach the 2017 World Series.

He was brought in to shore up the Dodgers’ rotation behind ace Clayton Kershaw.

Maeda was selected out of PL Gakuen Senior High School by the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Japan’s 2006 NPB Draft (NPB). He played in 2007 for the Carp’s secondary team, before being called up to the NPB team in 2008. In his rookie season of 2008, Maeda posted a 9–2 win-loss record with a 3.20 earned run average (ERA) in 19 games (18 starts). In 2009, he was 8–14 with a 3.36 ERA in 29 starts. In 2010, he performed even better with a 15–8 record, a 2.21 ERA, and 174 strikeouts in 28 starts. In 2011, his record was 10–12 while having a 2.46 ERA and 178 strikeouts in 31 starts. The 2012 season became far better for Maeda as his record was 14–7 with a 1.53 ERA in 29 starts. In 2013, his record was 15–7 with a 2.10 ERA in 26 starts. In 2014, he went 11–9 with a 2.60 ERA in 27 starts. In 2015, he went 15–8 with a 2.09 ERA in 29 starts. He won the Sawamura Award as the league’s best pitcher in both 2010 and 2015 and was the youngest pitcher in Japanese baseball history to achieve the pitching Triple Crown. The Carp chose to make him available to Major League Baseball (MLB) teams through the posting system in December 2015.

Maeda is a 6 ft 1 in (185 cm), 184 lb (83 kg) right-handed pitcher. With a three-quarters delivery Maeda throws two fastballs (four-seam, two-seam) sitting 90–93 mph (tops out at 96 mph), an average change-up, a curveball, and an above-average slider in low-to-mid 80s, which is his best pitch.

He married Saho Narushima in 2012 and has a sister.

Kenta Maeda Net Worth

Kenta Maeda is one of the richest Baseball Player from Japan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kenta Maeda 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He spent the first eight years of his baseball career playing with the Hiroshima Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball, where he twice won the Eiji Sawamura Award.

He played for Japan at the 2013 World Baseball Classic and was named to the All-Tournament team. He was a five-time all-star in Japan.

Kenta Maeda (前田 健太 , Maeda Kenta, born April 11, 1988) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. He won the 2010 Eiji Sawamura Award with a record of 15–8 and a 2.21 ERA, with 174 strikeouts in 215 and 2/3 innings, and six complete games with two shutouts. He also became the youngest pitcher in Japanese baseball history to achieve the pitching Triple Crown in the same year. He won the Sawamura Award for the second time in 2015.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Kenta Maeda height 6 ft 1 in Kenta weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Kenta Maeda Dating?

According to our records, Kenta Maeda married to Saho Maeda. As of December 1, 2023, Kenta Maeda’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2017, Maeda began the season in the starting rotation but struggled in April and May, with a 5.16 ERA causing him to be taken out of the rotation and tried in relief. He pitched three innings out of the pen on June 9th to pick up his first career save. On June 18th he was back in the rotation and allowed only one run on three hits in five innings but he returned to the bullpen after that game because the Dodgers had too many starting pitchers on the roster. However, he only appeared in one game in relief before returning to the starting rotation and from June 18th through August 25th, he had went 8–2 with a 2.70 ERA as a starter. At the end of the season, the Dodgers moved Maeda back into the bullpen in order to try him in that role for possible use in the playoffs. Overall during the regular season he appeared in 29 games with 25 starts and had a record of 13–6 with a 4.22 ERA. He did make the post- season roster as a relief pitcher. He pitched two scoreless innings with four strikeouts in the 2017 NLDS and three scoreless innings in the 2017 NLCS. In the 2017 World Series, which the Dodgers lost in seven games, Maeda pitched 5​⁄3 innings over four games and allowed one run on four hits. Right handed batters had just four hits in 32 at-bats against him in the post-season.

Facts & Trivia

Kenta Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. Kenta Maeda celebrates birthday on April 11 of every year.

Maeda again began 2019 in the Dodgers starting rotation before transitioning to the bullpen at the end of the season. He made 26 starts (and 11 relief appearances), finishing with a 10–8 record and 4.04 ERA with 169 strikeouts.

Top Facts about Kenta Maeda

1. Kenta Maeda is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB).
2. He won the 2010 and 2015 Eiji Sawamura Award, becoming the youngest pitcher in Japanese baseball history to achieve the pitching Triple Crown in

2010. 3. He signed an eight-year, $25 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016.
      4. He made his MLB debut on April 6, 2016, pitching six shutout innings against the San Diego Padres.
      5. He appeared in the 2017 World Series, pitching 5 2/3 innings and allowing one run on four hits.
      6. In the 2020 season, he was 6–1 with a 2.70 ERA, leading the major leagues in WHIP with 0.750.
      7. He underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire 2022 season.
      8. Maeda was selected for the Japanese national baseball team at the 2013 World Baseball Classic, 2014 MLB Japan All-Star Series, and 2015 WBSC Premier12.
      9. He is a 6 ft 1 in (185 cm), 185 lb (84 kg) right-handed pitcher.
      10. His four-seam fastball regularly sits in the low 90s, topping out at 96 mph, and he mixes it with an above-average slider in the low 80s and an above- average changeup.
      11. He is nicknamed “Maeken” by fans and teammates.
      12. He pitched two scoreless innings with four strikeouts in the 2017 NLDS.
      13. He pitched three scoreless innings in the 2017 NLCS.
      14. On October 29, 2018, he was selected MLB All-Stars at the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.
      15. He is a fan of the reality television show Terrace House and appeared in episode 45 of the Opening New Doors season.

Is Kenta Maeda injured?

Maeda underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday , with his procedure involving the insertion of an internal brace that could help him return in 9-to-12 months, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Maeda will miss the rest of the 2021 season and likely most of the 2022 season.

Is Kenta Maeda still with the Twins?

Kenta Maeda 前田 健太
Earned run average| 3.87
Strikeouts| 834
Teams
Hiroshima Toyo Carp (2008–2015) Los Angeles Dodgers (2016–2019) Minnesota Twins (2020–present)

How fast does Kenta Maeda throw?

On average he throws it 90.6 MPH and topping out at 94.3 MPH.

Is Kenta Maeda from Japan?

Kenta Maeda was born on Monday, April 11, 1988, in Osaka, Japan.

Where is Kenta Maeda now?

Minnesota Twins