is a professional Japanese baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
Career Hiroshima Toyo Carp Yabuta played for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp from 2015 to 2023. In 9 seasons for the Carp, he pitched to a 23–11 record and 3.94 ERA with 231 strikeouts in 304 total innings of work across 123 games. He was released by the team following the 2023 season.
Oisix Niigata Albirex Yabuta played for Oisix Niigata Albirex BC of the Eastern League from 2024 to 2025. In two seasons (49 total appearances), he pitched to a 7–19 record with a 4.10 ERA and 141 strikeouts over 263 innings pitched.
Mid East Falcons Yabuta signed with the Mid East Falcons of Baseball United for the 2025 season. In a game against the Karachi Monarchs on November 20, 2025, he threw five scoreless innings and was part of a Combined no-hitter. The Falcons later went on to win the inaugural United Series championship, and Yabuta received the Mariano Rivera Best Pitcher Award following the season.
Saraperos de Saltillo On February 14, 2026, Yabuta signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League. In 19 relief appearances for the Saraperos, he posted an 0–2 record with a 6.35 ERA, 24 strikeouts, and 12 walks across innings pitched. On July 9, Yabuta was released by Saltillo.
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External links
NPB.com