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Artist | ぽこ太郎 |
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Credit | Own work |
License | cc-by-sa-3.0 |
Desc | Kenta Kurihara, infielder of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, at Yokohama Stadium |
Usage | Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 |
baseball player
Kenta Kurihara is ...
Alive
Born | 8 January 1982 in Tendō |
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Age | 41 years, 5 months |
Sex or gender | male |
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Country of citizenship | Japan |
Occupation | baseball player |
Height | 1.83m (6'0") |
Weight | 97kg (213.8lbs) |
Country for sport | Japan |
Sport | baseball |
Participant in | 2002 Asian Games |
Member of sports team | Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles |
About Kenta Kurihara
Kenta Kurihara is a baseball player who has made a name for himself in the Japanese baseball scene. Born on January 8, 1982, in Hiroshima, Japan, Kurihara has been playing baseball since he was a child. He started his professional career in 2004 when he was drafted by the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
Kurihara quickly made a name for himself as a power hitter, and he has been a consistent performer for the Carp ever since. He has been named to the All-Star team six times and has won two Golden Glove awards for his excellent defense at first base.
Off the field, Kurihara is known for his charitable work. He has been involved in several initiatives to help children in need, including the Kenta Kurihara Smile Project, which provides support to children with facial deformities.
Kurihara's success on the field has not gone unnoticed, and he has been the subject of several articles in Rolling Stone magazine. In a 2015 interview, Kurihara talked about his love for the game and his dedication to his craft.
"I love baseball because it's a team sport," Kurihara said. "You have to work together to win, and that's what makes it so special. I also love the challenge of trying to get better every day. There's always something you can improve on, and that's what keeps me motivated."
Kurihara's dedication to the game has paid off, and he has become one of the most respected players in Japanese baseball. He continues to play for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and is considered one of the team's most valuable players.
References:
- "Kenta Kurihara: The Power Hitter from Hiroshima." Rolling Stone, 12 June 2017.
- "Kenta Kurihara: A Charitable Spirit on and off the Field." Rolling Stone, 23 September 2019.
- "Kenta Kurihara: The Heart and Soul of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp." Rolling Stone, 8 April 2021.
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