Age, Biography and Wiki
Masao Kida was born on 12 September, 1968 in Kokubunji, Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese baseball player. Discover Masao Kida's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
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| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
12 September, 1968 |
| Birthday |
12 September |
| Birthplace |
Kokubunji, Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 55 years old group.
Masao Kida Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Masao Kida height is 188 cm and Weight 95 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
188 cm |
| Weight |
95 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
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Masao Kida Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Masao Kida worth at the age of 55 years old? Masao Kida’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Japan. We have estimated Masao Kida's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Masao Kida Social Network
Timeline
Masao Kida (木田 優夫) is a Japanese former baseball pitcher.
He played in Major League Baseball from -, and -.
He is currently the manager for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters farm team in Nippon Professional Baseball's Eastern League.
Kida was drafted in the first round in 1987, by the Yomiuri Giants, after graduating from the Nippon University high school.
In 1990, he won 12 games, recorded the most strikeouts in his league, and was chosen for the All-Star game.
He had surgery on his right elbow in 1997, and was traded to the Orix BlueWave in 1998 in exchange for Takahito Nomura (who would also play in the majors later in his career).
Kida made 16 saves that year.
In 1999, he signed with the Detroit Tigers as a free agent, but was demoted to the minors, and he returned to the BlueWave in June, 2000.
He was cut in 2001, and spent 2002 in semi-retirement.
He joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2003, but got into a car accident in March, and was hospitalized (his translator, who was also in the car with him, also suffered serious injuries).
He was promoted to the majors in August of the same year, but pitched in only 3 games.
In September, 2004, he joined the Seattle Mariners, but only made one appearance in 2005, and was released after the season.
Tokyo Yakult Swallows player-manager Atsuya Furuta invited Kida to play in Japan, and he joined the team in the 2005 off-season.
In 2006, he posted a 3.09 ERA in 56 games as a reliever, and played in his second All-Star game, 16 years after his first appearance.
After pitching for the Swallows through the 2009 season, he joined the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters for 2010–2012.
Nippon Professional Baseball (as of 2012)
Kida closed out his career in Japan's Baseball Challenge League, pitching for the Ishikawa Million Stars from 2013 to 2014.
The Million Stars held a retirement ceremony for Kida on September 14, 2014.
He struck out the side, and his uniform number 12 was retired by the team.
