Hideki Matsui
Baseball player, 2009 World Series MVP
Born
June 12th, 1974
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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A professional baseball player contributed significantly to both Japanese and Major League Baseball. Played for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan and later the New York Yankees in the United States. Achieved notable success in the MLB, winning the 2009 World Series and being awarded the World Series MVP. Transitioned to the MLB in 2003 after a successful career in Japan.
Played in the MLB from 2003 to 2012
Won the 2009 World Series with the New York Yankees
Awarded World Series MVP in 2009
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