Hideki Matsui
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Hideki Matsui is a former Japanese professional baseball player who played in both Japan and the United States. He began his career in Japan with the Yomiuri Giants in 1993 and played there for ten seasons, winning three Central League MVP awards and leading the team to three Japan Series championships. In 2003, Matsui signed with the New York Yankees and

Hideki Matsui is a former Japanese professional baseball player who played in both Japan and the United States. He began his career in Japan with the Yomiuri Giants in 1993 and played there for ten seasons, winning three Central League MVP awards and leading the team to three Japan Series championships. In 2003, Matsui signed with the New York Yankees and

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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