Hideki Matsui
Career Overview

Players Baseball Hideki Matsui

Hideki Matsui, known affectionately as "Godzilla," became a beloved figure in the world of baseball, both in Japan and the United States. Born on June 12, 1974, in Ishikawa, Japan, Matsui's journey to Major League Baseball (MLB) began in his home country, where he played for the Yomiuri Giants in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). His impressive performance in

Hideki Matsui, known affectionately as "Godzilla," became a beloved figure in the world of baseball, both in Japan and the United States. Born on June 12, 1974, in Ishikawa, Japan, Matsui's journey to Major League Baseball (MLB) began in his home country, where he played for the Yomiuri Giants in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). His impressive performance in

Career Batting Stats

AL 2003-2012

AVG

.282

Hits

1,253

HR

175

OPS

.822

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Skills Scorecard

Contact

A-

Power

A-

Speed

D+

Durability

A-

Range

C+

Arm

B

Career Timeline

2003-2009

New York Yankees (AL)

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2010

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (AL)

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2011

Oakland Athletics (AL)

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2012

Tampa Bay Rays (AL)

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Personal Profile

Born Jun 12th, 1974

Age 50 years old

Bats / Throws Left / Right

Height / Weight 6' 2" 210 lbs

Position LF · DH

Uniform #s 55 · 35

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