Born in Kobe, Japan, Daisuke Kubota is entering his first season with the New Britain Bees. He will be serving as both the bench coach and the first base coach for the team.   Prior to coming to New Britain, Kubota spent two seasons with Southern Maryland as a player. During the 2009 and 2010 seasons, he has appeared in 14 combined games at second base, in the outfield, and as a pinch hitter. In addition to Southern Maryland, he has also spent time with the Rio Grande Valley WhiteWings of United League Baseball.