Masayoshi Maekawa
Date and Place of Birth: | 1923, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
Date and Place of Death: | Unknown |
Baseball Experience: | Japanese Professional League |
Position: | Infield |
Rank: | Unknown |
Military Unit: | Unknown |
Area Served: | Unknown |
Masayoshi Maekawa was born in 1923 in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. He
attended Higashikuni Shogyo high school and signed with Hanshin in 1942.
Although he appeared in five games as a utility infielder, the
19-year-old only made one plate appearance and struck out.
Maekawa died in combat during World War II.
Date Added: February 11, 2013
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