In his 19th year in NPB, Yamato Maeda, an infielder for the DeNA BayStars, is continuing to manage a chronic kidney disease that he has dealt with most of his life.
Yamato wears his first name on the back of his jersey, and throughout his career he has made a name for himself with his solid fielding and clutch hitting.
In order to continue competing as a professional baseball player, Yamato, who at 36 is the oldest active player in the BayStars lineup, is dedicated to maintaining his physical condition.
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