, nicknamed "Kosa", is a former Nippon Professional Baseball infielder and the current coach of the Chiba Lotte Marines.
Makoto Kosaka is well known for his fast running skills (50m in 5.6 seconds and 100m in 11.2 seconds.)
Shinya Miyamoto cited Kosaka as the greatest defensive shortstop in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) history.