is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for J1 League club Kashiwa Reysol.
Baba began his professional career with Tokyo Verdy in 2020 after being promoted to the first team.
On 22 December 2022, Baba transferred to J1 club Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo for the upcoming 2023 season.
Baba was part of the Japan squad for the 2022 Asian Games.
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