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The Associated Press. (2026, October 23). Hideki Matsui hired as manager of the Yomiuri Giants in Japanese baseball. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/hideki-matsui-hired-as-manager-of-the-yomiuri-giants-in-japanese-baseball/article_9ab57a42-1de3-5cad-8bb5-c1780fdaec36.html
The Associated Press. “Hideki Matsui hired as manager of the Yomiuri Giants in Japanese baseball.” Toronto Star, 23 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/hideki-matsui-hired-as-manager-of-the-yomiuri-giants-in-japanese-baseball/article_9ab57a42-1de3-5cad-8bb5-c1780fdaec36.html.
The Associated Press. “Hideki Matsui hired as manager of the Yomiuri Giants in Japanese baseball.” Toronto Star, October 23, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/hideki-matsui-hired-as-manager-of-the-yomiuri-giants-in-japanese-baseball/article_9ab57a42-1de3-5cad-8bb5-c1780fdaec36.html.
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Hideki Matsui, a former New York Yankees slugger known for his prolific career spanning both Japan and the United States, was named on October 20th as the new manager of the Yomiuri Giants, one of Japan's most prominent baseball teams. At 52 years old, Matsui had previously played with the team before moving to MLB in the US. Throughout his career, he hit a combined total of 507 home runs and recorded 175 home runs and 760 RBIs in Major League Baseball (MLB), while also achieving 332 home runs and 889 RBIs during his time in Japan.
Matsui is taking over from interim manager Hideki Hashigami, who had been leading the team since May following the resignation of Shinnosuke Abe. The appointment marks a significant moment for Japanese baseball, as Matsui transitions from player to managerial roles with one of the sport’s most historic clubs in Japan.
