Why is Masataka Yoshida called 'Macho Man'? The story behind Red Sox star's nickname 

Masataka Yoshida is a Japanese Major League Baseball outfielder for the Boston Red Sox (MLB) and is also known as Macho Man.

The moniker, which stems from the 29-year-old's tenure with the Orix Buffalos, has accompanied the new Boston Red Sox outfielder as he makes his major league debut this season.

According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, it all began when Yoshida chose to utilize The Village People's "Macho Man" as walk-up music for home games in Japan.

He became famous in Nippon Professional Baseball, and the song "Macho Man" became a hit, with the outfielder appearing on the video board at home games and being pumped with inflatable dumbbells.

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Nippon Professional Baseball supporters frequently sing scripted chants as home players take the field. Yoshida's inspired two stanzas, which are roughly translated as:

“In ceaseless pursuit of strength

Countless obstacles overcome

Heights never before seen

This man shall reach them.

Masataka! Masataka! Masataka! Masataka!

Oy oy oy oy oy oy! Masataka!

Smash that ball!

Masataka! Masataka! Masataka! Masataka!”

Masataka Yoshida, 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻. - redsox

Popular outfielder for the Boston Red Sox - Masataka Yoshida

Masataka Yoshida is a renowned Boston Red Sox outfielder. He is progressively becoming one of the most sought-after baseball players in the world as one of MLB's top imports from Japan. He has been representing his native Japan in the WBC.

He was born in Fukui, Japan on July 15, 1993 and was a crucial spark for Orix as they won the Pacific League and subsequently the Japan Series with a 5-4 triumph against the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in Game 7.

He was also a member of Japan's gold-medal winning squad at the Olympics in Tokyo. Yoshida hit a game-winning RBI single in the eighth inning of Japan's 2-0 victory over the United States to earn the gold medal.

Yoshida agreed to terms with the Red Sox on a five-year contract, securing his promotion to the major leagues. Since then, he has been performing for Samurai Japan and winning over audiences with his electrifying performances.

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Yoshida had a fantastic World Baseball League (WBC) 2023 season. He competed for Japan in the World Baseball Classic 2023. With 13 RBIs, he established a tournament record. His play helped Japan defeat Mexico and advance to the tournament's finals, where they will face Team USA.