Shugo Maki

New wave slugger

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Height
178cm

Weight
93kg

Age
24

RHB DeNA BayStars

Maki, entering his third year, picked up his first Best Nine Award for a sophomore season, which was more or less what he accomplished with the bat as a rookie. Maki is among a new breed of young Japanese hitters who have embraced strength training. Japan's other second baseman, Tetsuto Yamada, is a better all-round player coming off one of his poorer offensive seasons.