Matsuka, Takahiro Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Takamatsu High School
Born: 7/29/1982 College: Tokyo University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2009 [32]), Nippon Ham
Height: 6'1" Weight: 187 pounds (2010-2012 [30])
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2009 9 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1.000 1.000 1.000
2010 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 14 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1.000 1.000 1.000
Biography: Is only the third Tokyo University grad ever to garner a knock in NPB action and was the first in 33 years. 
Career OPS: 2.000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 6/10/2009 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Maruyama Stadium in an eighth inning relief appearance. First Hit (9/28/2009 against Hiroshima at Matsuda Stadium in the third inning off of Takahiro Aoki, a single to left), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsukawa, Hiroji Positions Played: P, SS
Nicknames: High School: Ogi-machi Shogyo High School
Born: 8/30/1926 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Fukushima Nittobo
Birthplace: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kinki Nihon/Nankai Hawks 
Height: 5'8" Weight: 145 pounds (1944-1948 [15]), Hiroshima (1950 [19])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1944 35 154 138 8 22 3 0 0 7 25 5 15 10 0 1 3 .159 .215 .181
1946 29 54 47 7 14 1 1 0 6 17 0 3 7 0 0 0 .298 .389 .362
1947 20 20 18 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 2 0 0 0 .167 .250 .167
1948 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000
1950 34 58 56 2 10 3 0 1 6 16 2 10 0 0 0 0 2 .179 .179 .286
Totals 120 287 260 17 50 7 1 1 19 62 7 30 19 0 1 3 .192 .246 .238
Biography: 
Career OPS: .484 HR:AB: 1:260.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsuki, Kenjiro Positions Played: 1B
Nicknames: High School: Tsuruga Shogyo High School
Born: 1/22/1909 College: Meiji University
Died: 2/21/1986 Industrial League: Nagoya Tetsudo, Dairen Jitsugyo
Birthplace: Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Osaka Tigers (1936-1951 [9], [30])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 173 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1936S 15 75 67 14 17 5 1 0 12 24 2 9 6 0 7 .254 .315 .358
1936F 26 102 80 14 16 3 1 1 14 24 1 12 20 1 10 .200 .366 .300
1978S 56 259 207 48 70 10 5 4 28 102 2 16 48 2 24 .338 .467 .493
1937F 44 223 192 37 48 7 6 3 34 76 3 21 27 1 7 .250 .345 .396
1938S 34 149 130 17 34 4 3 3 27 53 0 7 18 1 2 .262 .356 .408
1938F 37 167 135 35 37 4 1 4 22 55 1 7 30 1 5 .274 .410 .407
1939 93 424 357 63 102 15 8 1 41 136 1 2 26 63 1 23 .286 .392 .381
1940 98 386 330 44 78 5 7 2 32 103 1 5 16 50 0 14 .236 .332 .312
1941 65 221 196 15 43 11 1 0 13 56 1 13 24 0 2 .219 .305 .286
1950 10 13 11 0 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 .273 .385 .273
1951 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 479 2020 1706 287 448 64 33 18 224 632 12 128 288 7 94 .263 .370 .370
Biography: Played in two Koshien tournaments (1925-1926). Signed by Osaka (11/6/1935). Batted cleanup while using a 35 ounce bat with which he hit to all fields. Served in the Japanese Imperial Army and was wounded and captured by U.S. forces in the battle of Okinawa . Sold his own family business to help rebuild the Tigers when he was manager. Worked for Sankei Sports after retirement. Loved to drink. 
Career OPS: .740 HR:AB 1:94.8
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: Batting (1937S), Runs (1938F), Hits (1937S), 3B (1937F), HR (1937S), TB (1937S), SF (1940), SLG (1937S)
Managerial Record: Osaka/Hanshin (1940-1941, 1950-1954), Daiei Stars (1956-1957), Toei Flyers (1959-1971) 628-602-25
Hall of Fame Induction: 1978


Matsukubo, Mitsuru Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Myojo Gakuen High School
Born: 7/26/1943 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1962-1964 [29])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 158 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1962 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1963 9 5 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .750
1964 9 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 21 8 7 1 2 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 .286 .286 .429
Biography:
Career OPS: .715 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First HIt (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerila Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsukubo, Shingo Positions Played: OF, DH
Nicknames:  High School: Aikodai Meiden High School
Born: 5/23/1969 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (1990-1995 [43])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 195 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1990 2 5 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 .500 .600 .500
1991 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1992 20 50 44 3 7 3 0 0 1 10 0 0 14 6 1 0 0 0 3 .159 .260 .227
1993 15 15 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 .133 .133 .133
1994 12 23 22 1 3 0 0 1 2 6 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 .136 .174 .273
1995 28 55 49 4 9 3 1 1 7 17 0 0 18 6 0 0 1 0 2 .184 .273 .347
Totals 79 149 135 8 23 6 1 2 10 37 0 0 48 14 1 0 2 0 7 .170 .248 .274
Biography: Drafted on the fourth round (1987). Moved to Yokohama after the end of the 1997 season and then retired at the conclusion of the 1998 campaign.
Career OPS: .522 HR:AB: 1:67.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles:  N/A
Managerila Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Akira Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kumamoto Kogyo High School
Born: 8/30/1977 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks/Softbank (2000-
Height: 5'11" Weight: 171 pounds 2006 [67]), Rakuten (2007-2010 [65])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2000 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2001 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2004 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2005 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2007 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2008 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2010 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 109 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 4/9/2000 agaiinst Nippon Ham at Fukuoka Dome in a third inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Futoshi Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Higashikuni Shogyo High School
Born: 1924 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyu Flyers (1947 [17])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 132 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1947 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Haruo Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Sakai High School
Born: 4/12/1935 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Yonago Tetsudo Kanrikyoku
Birthplace: Tottori Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Mainichi Orions (1956 [56])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 160 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1956 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Isamu Positions Played: C
Nicknames:  High School: Nisshin Shogyo High School
Born: 4/22/1922 College: Senshu University
Died:  Industrial League: Kinki Nittetsu
Birthplace: Osaka Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1949-1950 [28])
Height: 5'4" Weight: 132 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1949 20 31 27 0 10 0 0 0 5 11 0 1 4 0 0 1 .370 .452 .407
1950 8 12 11 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000 .000 .083 .000
Totals 28 43 38 1 10 0 0 0 6 11 0 1 4 1 0 1 .263 .349 .289
Biography:
Career OPS: .638 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame  Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Kazuo Positions Played: SS, 2B, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Aichi Shogyo High School
Born: 8/18/1923 College: Meiji University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Robins (1948-1949 [14]), 
Height: 5'7" Weight: 150 pounds Chunichi (1950-1952 [7])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1948 134 497 454 46 117 14 7 2 35 151 2 40 40 1 10 13 .258 .319 .333
1949 130 547 501 80 153 27 8 7 48 217 3 42 41 2 7 6 .305 .360 .433
1950 135 538 481 65 124 23 6 1 52 162 8 43 47 2 29 12 14 .258 .326 .337
1951 64 214 187 17 42 6 1 0 13 50 11 16 16 0 8 6 6 .225 .286 .267
1952 58 137 119 14 16 1 0 1 9 20 4 7 13 1 3 1 5 .134 .226 .168
Totals 521 1933 1742 222 452 7711 22 11 157 600 28 148 157 6 57 38 .259 .323 .344
Biography: Played with Udaka in the Kokumin League. 
Career OPS: .667 HR:AB: 1:158.4
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Keijiro Positions Played: LF, CF, RF
Nicknames: High School: Chiba Keizaidai Fuzoku High School
Born: 6/24/1986 College: Waseda University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Morioka, Iwate Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yokohama (2009-2011 [6])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 171 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2009 22 47 44 4 6 0 0 0 1 6 0 1 10 2 0 0 1 1 1 .125 .136 .170 .136
2010 34 54 44 8 13 1 0 2 6 20 3 0 10 7 0 0 1 2 0 .300 .295 .392 .455
2011 47 116 104 9 22 4 1 0 11 28 6 2 15 4 0 0 2 2 2 .308 .212 .236 .269
Totals 103 217 192 21 41 5 1 2 18 54 9 3 35 13 0 0 4 5 3 .214 .260 .281
Biography: Father was a pitcher in high school, leading his team to a Koshien title in 1976. Started playing baseball in first grade with a local youth team. Entered Little League in fourth grade. Played Senior League ball in junior high. Was his team's pitcxhing ace and cleanup hitter in high school, where his father was also its head coach. Became an outfielder in college, where he batted .315 with two homers during his career there and was namted to five Tokyo Big Six Best Nine squads. Drafted on the first round as a lottery pick (2008). Is being groomed as a leadoff hitter. Reference: Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .541 HR:AB: 1:96.0
Debut: 4/3/2009 against Chunichi at Nagoya Dome in a start in centerfield. First Hit (4/11/2009 against Yakult at Yokohama Stadium in the seventh inning off of Kenichi Matsuoka, a pinch hit single to left), First Homer (9/25/2010 against Chunichi at Yokohama Stadium in the fifth inning off of Masahiro Yamamoto)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Kodai Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Ikuei High School
Born: 12/23/1980 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Dupro
Birthplace: Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (2008-2010 [45])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2008 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2010 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 6/17/2008 against Yokohama at Yokohama Stadium in a ninth inning relief appearance. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Kosaburo Positions Played: C, 1B
Nicknames:  High School: Shizuoka Shogyo High School
Born: 1/28/1916 College: Meiji University (dropped out)
Died: ? Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Shizuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu (1936 [12]), Nankai
Height: Weight:  (1941-1942 [9])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Years G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1936S 5 15 12 2 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 3 2 0 0 .083 .214 .083
1936F 3 6 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 .000 .000 .500 .000
1941 7 13 12 2 4 0 0 1 5 7 0 4 1 0 0 .333 .385 .583
1942 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 19 36 29 6 5 0 0 1 7 8 1 10 6 0 0 .172 .314 .276
Biography:
Career OPS: .590 HR:AB: 1:29.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Misao Positions Played: P, 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School: N/A
Born: 12/16/1914 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Hiroshima Tetsudo Kanrikyoku
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Eagles (1937-1938 [24]), Yamato
Height: 5'7" Weight: 123 pounds (1942 [])
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1937S 12 26 21 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 10 5 0 0 .095 .269 .095
1937F 7 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 .000 .000 .250 .000
1938S 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1938F 15 14 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 .000 .000 .143 .000
1942 37 69 63 3 16 0 0 0 4 18 1 8 5 0 0 0 .254 .309 .286
Totals 73 113 99 7 18 0 0 0 4 20 1 23 13 0 0 .182 .277 .202
Biography:0
Career OPS. 479 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), Fir1st Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Mitsuhiko Positions Played: P, C, 1B, 3B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Kagoshuima Number One Chugakkou
Born: 8/23/1915 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Keijo Fucho
Birthplace: Kagoshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya Golden Dolphins (1937-
Height: 5'7" Weight: 140 pounds 1940 [5], [2])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1937S 24 46 40 4 10 2 0 0 4 12 2 6 4 0 1 .250 .318 .300
1937F 14 26 23 3 2 0 0 1 1 5 0 3 3 0 0 .087 .192 .217
1938S 25 104 84 9 18 1 0 0 8 19 2 16 18 0 0 .214 .353 .226
1938F 19 76 66 8 16 3 0 2 10 25 0 10 10 0 2 .242 .342 .379
1939 19 58 50 0 8 0 0 0 4 8 0 0 5 8 0 0 .160 .276 .160
1940 29 91 78 8 17 1 0 2 7 24 1 0 16 12 0 1 .218 .322 .308
Totals 130 401 341 32 71 7 0 5 34 93 5 56 55 0 4 .208 .318 .273
Biography:
Career OPS: .591 HR:AB: 1:68.2
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Naoki Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B, DH
Nicknames: High School: Wakayama Municipal Shogyo High School
Born: 9/11/1970 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Sumitomo Kinzoku
Birthplace: Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Lotte (1996-2001 [25])
Height: 5'8" Weight: 158 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1996 26 44 42 5 13 1 0 0 2 14 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 .310 .310 .333
1997 53 131 122 11 33 5 2 0 7 42 3 0 6 6 0 0 2 2 1 .270 .305 .344
1998 85 181 165 19 46 6 4 2 13 66 6 0 16 8 0 2 1 0 3 .279 .320 .400
1999 58 115 100 15 24 3 1 1 8 32 2 0 5 11 0 2 1 0 3 .240 .327 .320
2000 20 24 23 3 5 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 .217 .250 .261
2001 26 54 50 9 13 1 0 1 1 17 1 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 .260 .302 .340
Totals 268 549 502 62 134 17 7 4 31 177 14 0 41 29 0 4 4 2 8 .267 .312 .353
Biography: Started playing baseball in first grade. Was his team's pitching ace in high school. Drafted on the fifth round (1995). Became a scout after retiring. 
Career OPS: .665 HR:AB: 1:125.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Riichi Positions Played: P, 1B. OF
Nicknames:  High School: Kansai Chugakkou
Born: 6/22/1921 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Okayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nagoya Golden Dolphins (1940
Height: Weight: [14]), Hankyu (1941-1943 [23])
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1940 2 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333
1942 2 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333
1943 57 165 154 5 26 4 2 0 9 34 2 34 8 1 2 0 .169 .215 .221
Totals 61 171 160 5 28 4 2 0 9 3 2 35 8 1 2 .175 .219 .225
Biography: Died during WWII. 
Career OPS: .444 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Shigeru Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Asaka High School
Born: 5/30/1971 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Niiza, Saitama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1994-1996 [51])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1994 16 7 7 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286 .286 .286
1995 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1996 49 7 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .167 .167 .167
Totals 72 15 14 1 3 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .214 .214 .214
Biography:
Career OPS: .428 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Shinobu Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Nagoya Chuo High School
Born: 6/17/1947 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1966-1969 [44])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 147 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1966 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1967 22 13 12 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 .083 .154 .250
1968 28 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1969 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 53 21 20 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 0 0 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 .050 .095 .150
Biography:
Career OPS: .245 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit 9), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Shoji Positions Played: P, DH
Nicknames: High School: Toyodai Himeji High School
Born: 4/2/1959 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Ako-gun, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1978-1984 [33])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1978 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1980 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1981 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1982 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1983 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1984 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction:  N/A


Matsumoto, Shuichiro Positions Played: 2B, 3B, OF, DH
Nicknames:  High School: Fukuoka Number One High School
Born: 6/22/1972 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1993-1998 [60]), Orix 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 154 pounds Blue Wave (1999-2001 [0])
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1993 39 65 59 12 13 2 4 1 5 26 0 0 9 6 2 0 0 0 1 .220 .292 .441
1996 12 16 14 2 3 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 0 2 1 1 0 .214 .313 .214
1997 11 9 9 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .111 .111 .111
1999 90 175 147 30 38 4 2 0 10 46 6 0 47 21 0 1 2 3 3 .259 .355 .313
2000 38 55 42 5 7 1 0 0 4 8 4 0 11 9 0 0 0 3 0 .167 .314 .190
2001 9 6 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .333 .200
Totals 199 326 276 51 63 7 6 1 20 85 10 0 74 37 2 3 3 7 4 .228 .326 .308
Biography: Started playing organized baseball in Senior League during his junior high years. Signed outside the draft (1990). 
Career OPS: .634 HR:AB: 1:276.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Shunichi Positions Played: P, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Kurume Shogyo High School
Born: 9/17/1940 College: N/A
Died:  Insutrail League: N/A
Birthplace: Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Toei Flyers (1959-1968 [1], [16])
Height; 5'10" Weight: 158 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1959 3 3 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .667 .667 .667
1960 11 10 10 2 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 .200 .200 .300
1961 9 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1962 8 18 18 0 2 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .111 .111 .167
1963 57 59 52 8 6 0 0 1 3 9 4 0 8 3 0 0 0 2 5 .115 .164 .173
1964 105 176 167 18 35 2 1 2 11 45 1 1 24 7 0 0 4 1 3 .210 .240 .269
1965 102 54 52 4 10 1 1 0 2 13 0 0 11 2 0 0 1 0 0 .192 .222 .250
1966 46 8 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .125 ..125
1967 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1968 43 8 7 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .571 .571 .571
Totals 387 341 322 34 62 5 2 3 18 80 6 1 55 12 0 0 6 4 9 .193 .221 .248
Biography: Converted into a pitcher in 1968. 
Career OPS: .469 HR:AB: 1:107.3
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Tadashi Positions Played: 2B, 3B, LF, CF
Nicknames: Aoi Inazuma (Blue Lightning) High School: Hotoku Gakuen High School
Born: 8/8/1954 College: Waseda University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Ozaki, Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1977-1987 [23], [2])
Height: 5'11" Weight: 171 pounds
Bats: Switch Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1977 49 61 57 11 20 3 0 4 11 35 0 0 10 4 0 0 10 3 0 .351 .393 .614
1978 67 70 66 13 14 1 0 0 5 15 1 2 18 1 0 0 12 1 1 .212 .217 .227
1980 71 225 198 28 55 5 0 1 15 63 3 0 50 20 0 4 21 9 3 .278 .356 .318
1981 115 284 261 33 79 9 1 3 21 99 7 1 44 14 0 1 33 13 1 .303 .339 .379
1982 113 465 415 62 117 13 5 1 12 143 9 0 65 37 0 4 61 13 0 .282 .346 .345
1983 125 568 510 75 150 15 4 6 24 191 4 1 80 49 1 4 76 16 1 .294 .360 .375
1984 121 452 394 61 102 10 7 3 24 135 4 3 58 48 0 3 45 17 2 .259 .342 .343
1985 130 588 523 97 158 26 1 5 37 201 9 1 83 54 0 1 32 12 3 .302 .368 .384
1986 119 516 461 66 118 14 8 3 26 157 8 0 67 43 0 4 39 9 3 .256 .325 .341
1987 106 392 365 50 89 14 1 3 20 114 1 2 74 24 0 0 13 10 2 .244 .289 .312
Totals 1016 3621 3250 496 902 110 27 29 195 1193 46 10 549 294 1 21 342 103 16 .278 .340 .355
Biography: Played in two Koshien Tournaments (spring, summer 1971). Drafted on the fifth round (1976). Had surgery to fix a dislocated shoulder in 1979 and started switch hitting while alsomoving to the outfield. 76 steals in 1983 is a Central League record. Came into one game as a ninth inning pinch runner for Kenji Awaguchi and the Giants batted around in that inning, so he came to bat and clubbed a grand slam (6/13/1977 against Taiyo at Kawasaki Stadium off of Shigeyuki Takahashi). Selected to six all star teams (1981-1985, 1987). Retired due his weak throwing arm not being up to the bigger dimensions of Tokyo Dome. After retiring, he worked as a baseball commentator for NTV before taking a coaching job with Yomiuri, eventually being named manager of their minor league team. He then became a scout and then went back to coaching for the Giants. 
Career OPS: .695 HR:AB: 1:112.1
Debut: 4/3/1977 at Korakuen Stadium against Chunichi. First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: AB (1983), 3B (1984, 1986), SB (1982-1983), Best Nine (1983), Gold Glove (1981-1983)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Tadashige Positions Played: P, 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Kokogawa Chugakkou
Born: 5/3/1924 College: Tenri Gaigo Senmon Gakkou
Died: Industrial League: Daitetsu Takasuna
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]):  Nankai Hawks (1948-1951 [17]), 
Height: 5'7" Weight: 136 pounds Tokyu Flyers (1952-1953 [18])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1948 10 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1949 22 29 29 4 7 3 0 2 3 16 0 10 0 0 0 0 .241 .241 .552
1950 24 34 34 2 8 2 0 1 3 13 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 .235 .235 .382
1951 17 11 11 0 4 1 0 0 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .364 .364 .455
1952 30 51 48 1 8 1 1 0 1 11 0 4 3 0 0 0 1 .167 .216 .229
1953 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .000 .000 1.000 .000
Totals 112 130 126 7 27 7 1 3 9 45 0 21 3 1 0 0 .214 .238 .357
Biography:
Career OPS: .595 HR:AB: 1:42.0
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Taizo Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Wakayama Chugakkou
Born: 1925 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Wakayama Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu (1943 [29])
Height: Weight: 
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1943 31 84 81 4 11 0 0 0 1 11 0 13 3 0 2 2 .136 .167 .136
Totals 31 84 81 4 11 0 0 0 1 11 0 13 3 0 2 2 .136 .167 .136
Biography:
Career OPS: .303 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Takaaki Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B, LF
Nicknames: Chibimatsu (Little Matsumoto) High School: Teikyo High School
Born: 4/12/1984 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2005-2011 [45])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 158 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2005 28 60 54 10 14 0 0 0 1 14 0 0 18 5 0 1 2 2 0 .333 .259 .333 .259
2006 67 158 135 15 35 0 0 0 6 35 10 1 36 9 0 3 8 0 0 .290 .259 .318 .259
2007 48 131 108 12 25 2 0 0 4 27 12 0 16 10 0 1 4 3 3 .143 .231 .303 .250
2008 3 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 7 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2010 6 8 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 .000 .000 .125 .000
2011 38 63 52 9 11 3 0 0 5 14 2 2 12 4 1 3 1 0 1 .200 .212 .295 .269
Totals 197 426 361 47 85 5 0 0 16 90 25 3 84 29 1 8 16 7 4 .235 .304 .249
Biography: Played in one Koshien Tournament (summer 2002). Drafted on the fifth round (2002). Won consecutive Western League steals titles (2008-2009). Is married. Still a current player. Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .553 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 7/2/2005 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in an eighth inning pinch running appearance. First Hit (7/3/2005 against Yomiuri at Tokyo Dome in the sixth inning off of Yukinaga Maeda, a single to left), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Takashi Positions Played: C
Nicknames:  High School: Ube Shogyo High School
Born: 2/19/1970 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: Godai Kagaku
Birthplace: Asa-gun, Yamaguchi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (1991-1996 [58])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 170 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1991 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1994 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1995 6 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1996 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 9 8 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: Batted cleanup in high school. Converted from an outfielder into a catcher in the industrial leagues. Drafted on the sixth round (1990). Became a bullpen catcher after retiring following the end of the 1997 schedule. 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Takuya Positrions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Kaisei High School
Born: 11/14/1966 College: Aichi Gakuin University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks (1989 [32])
Height: 6'1" Weight: 178 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1989 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Takuya Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Nihon Koku High School
Born: 4/24/1980 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Settsu, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Kintetsu Buffaloes (2000-2003 [59])
Height: 6'2" Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2000 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2001 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2002 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N./A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Teruo Positions Played: P, 1B, OF
Nicknames: High School: Tochigi Shogyo High School
Born: 3/23/1943 College: Rikkyo University
Died: 7/1/1992 Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tochigi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu Braves (1964-1970 [17])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 180 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1964 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1965 21 6 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333
1966 15 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1968 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1969 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1970 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 50 8 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .250 .250
Biography:
Career OPS: .500 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Tetsuya Positions Played: LF, CF, RF
Nicknames: High School: Yamanashi Gakuindai Fuzoku High School
Born: 7/3/1984 College: Senshu University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yamanashi, Yamanashi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (2008-2011 [64], [31], [32])
Height: 5'7" Weight: 145 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2008 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 129 424 372 55 109 11 1 0 15 122 27 0 59 21 0 4 16 9 8 .247 .293 .338 .328
2010 94 350 317 49 91 13 2 0 22 108 12 0 56 17 0 4 17 4 4 .313 .287 .331 .341
2011 20 19 19 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .053 .053 .053
Totals 246 794 709 106 201 24 3 0 37 231 39 0 119 38 0 8 34 13 13 .283 .327 .326
Biography: Is the youngest of three children. Started playing baseball in third grade. Played in one Koshien Tournament. Was his college team's captain his senior year. Taken on the third round of the taxi squad draft (2006). Became the first taxi squad signing to be added to the regular roster in Yomiuri history (2007). Suffered a broken ankle running out a ground ball in his first big league plate appearance and sat out the next two months (5/31/2008 against Softbank at Yahoo Dome in the third inning). First ever former taxi squad position player under the most recent system to win a Rookie of the Year award. Missed two months of the 2010 season with a quad injury. Plays with abandon defensively and is a fine outfielder  Selected to one all star team (2010). Married to wife Asami. Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS: .653 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 5/28/2008 against Rakuten at Tokyo Dome as a ninth inning defensive replacement in centerfield. Softbank. First Hit (4/5/2009 against Hiroshima at Tokyo Dome in the 11th inning off of Masaki Hayashi, a single to left), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: Rookie of the Year (2009), Gold Glove (2009)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Toshifumi Positions Played: 1B, 2B, SS, 3B
Nicknames: High School: Sutoku High School
Born: 5/1/1977 College: Asia University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hiroshima (2000-2005 [35])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2000 23 36 30 1 4 0 0 1 2 7 2 0 16 3 0 1 0 0 0 .133 .235 .233
2002 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
2003 14 17 17 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .059 .059 .059
2004 13 24 21 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 10 3 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .095 .208 .095
2005 30 46 33 7 10 4 0 1 6 17 2 0 12 5 6 0 1 .750 .303 .477 .525
Totals 82 125 103 8 17 4 0 2 9 27 4 0 42 11 7 0 2 .165 .267 .262
Biography: Was his high school team's captain and cleanup hitter. Also named capatin of his college squad, taking homer and RBI crowns his senior year and was named to two Best Nines. For his college career, he batted .286 with seven homers and 41 RBIs. Drafted on the seventh round (1999). 
Career OPS: .529 HR:AB: 1:51.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Yoshiyuki Positions Played: C
Nicknames:  High School: Kanshoko High School
Born: 2/13/1952 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yawata-machi, Gifu Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Nankai Hawks (1974-1978 [69])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 167 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1974 4 8 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .125 .125
1977 38 19 18 3 3 1 0 1 1 7 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 .167 .211 .389
1978 24 35 35 3 7 1 0 1 4 11 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .314
Totals 66 62 61 6 11 2 0 2 5 19 0 0 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 .180 .194 .311
Biography: Signed after a tryout (1969). Retired after the 1979 season. 
Career OPS: .505 HR:AB: 1:30.5
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Yukitsura Positions Played: P, OF
Nicknames: High School: Osaka Shodai Fuzoku High School
Born: 6/5/1947 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Dupro
Birthplace: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1970-1979 [48], [21]), 
Height: 6'0" Weight: 176 pounds Hankyu Braves (1980-1981 [27])
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1970 23 16 14 1 2 1 0 0 1 3 1 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 .143 .200 .214
1971 43 35 31 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 15 2 0 0 0 0 1 .065 .121 .065
1972 43 62 54 1 4 0 0 0 0 4 5 0 15 3 0 0 0 0 2 .074 .123 .074
1973 39 80 66 1 10 0 0 0 4 10 7 1 14 6 0 0 0 0 1 .152 .219 .152
1974 40 82 70 4 8 0 0 0 5 8 9 1 12 2 0 0 0 0 5 .114 .137 .114
1975 37 89 76 4 15 0 0 0 2 15 9 0 16 4 0 0 0 0 1 .197 .238 .197
1976 42 79 73 1 12 1 0 0 5 13 6 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 5 .164 .164 .178
1977 36 34 32 2 5 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 11 1 0 0 0 0 1 .156 .182 .156
1978 32 50 43 0 9 0 0 0 1 9 6 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 2 .209 .227 .209
1979 22 12 11 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .182 .182 .182
1980 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1981 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 395 539 470 15 69 2 0 0 18 71 47 2 112 20 0 0 0 0 18 .147 .181 .151
Biography:
Career OPS: .332 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Yusaku Positions Played: OF
Nicknames: High School: Fukuoka Kogyo High School
Born: 6/20/1940 College: Meiji University
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Sankei Swallows  (1965 [35])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 165 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1965 3 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .333 .333 .333
Totals 3 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .333 .333 .333
Biography:
Career OPS: .666 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumoto, Yutaka Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Akita Keidai Fuzoku High School
Born: 4/14/1963 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Sumitomo Kinzoku
Birthplace: Senpoku-gun, Akita Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Taiyo Whales (1986-1992 [29])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 176 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1986 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1987 31 44 38 2 6 0 0 0 4 6 1 0 19 5 0 0 0 0 0 .158 .256 .158
1988 46 19 18 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 1 .111 .158 .111
1989 49 17 16 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 .063 .118 .063
1990 39 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1991 29 5 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .400 .400 .400
1992 30 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 230 93 83 3 11 0 0 0 4 11 3 0 42 7 0 0 0 0 1 .133 .200 .133
Biography:
Career OPS: .333 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumura, Masaharu Positions Played: 2B, SS, 3B, OF
Nicknames:  High School: Hiroshima Shogyo High School
Born: 10/1/1941 College: Komazawa University
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Hiroshima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yomiuri (1964-1967 [23], [40]), 
Height: 5'10" Weight: 165 pounds Toei Flyers (1968-1971 [5])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1964 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1966 9 14 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 2 0 0 3 0 0 .000 .000 .154 .000
1967 7 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .250 .250
1968 82 153 140 12 32 2 1 2 13 42 2 0 24 9 1 2 6 5 3 .229 .285 .300
1969 24 33 31 3 6 2 0 2 5 14 0 0 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 .194 .242 .452
1970 81 142 135 13 35 6 1 4 12 55 0 1 23 5 0 1 3 2 4 .259 .289 .407
1971 14 31 28 1 3 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 .107 .194 .143
Totals 220 379 351 29 77 11 2 8 30 116 3 1 70 20 1 4 12 7 7 .219 .269 .330
Biography:
Career OPS: .599 HR:AB: 1:43.9
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer ()
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumura, Noriaki Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Tokushima Shogyo High School
Born: 5/3/1951 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Tokushima Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Yakult (1972-1978 [21], [46])
Height: 5'10" Weight: 154 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1972 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
1976 11 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 .500 .500
1977 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1978 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 18 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .333 .333 .333
Biography:
Career OPS: .666 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsumura, Toyoji Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Tamagawa High School
Born: 6/5/1981 College: Ritsumeikan University
Died: Industrail League: N/A
Birthplace: Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Orix (2004-2006 [41])
Height: 6'3" Weight: 187 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2004 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2006 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: 7/28/2004 against Lotte at Kobe Green Stadium. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsunaga, Eiichi Positions Played: C
Nicknames: High School: Keio Shoko High School
Born: 1914 College: Keio University
Died: Industrial League: Columbia
Birthplace: Tokyo Team (Years and [uniform number]): Tokyo Senators (1936F, 1946 [23],
Height: 5'7" Weight: 151 pounds [10])
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1936F 12 29 25 0 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 7 3 1 0 .040 .172 .040
1946 6 13 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 .000 .000 .077 .000
Totals 18 42 37 2 1 0 0 0 3 1 0 9 4 1 0 .027 .143 .027
Biography:
Career OPS: .170 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsunaga, Hiromi Positions Played: SS, 3B, OF, DH
Nicknames: High School: Kokura Kogyo High School (dropped out)
Born: 9/27/1960 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Kita-Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hankyu/Orix Braves (1981-1992
Height: 5'11" Weight: 171 pounds [48], [8]), Hanshin (1993 [02]), Daiei Hawks (1994-1997 [3])
Bats: Switch Throws: Right
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1981 73 105 92 15 30 1 1 2 15 39 1 0 10 8 0 4 4 3 4 .326 .404 .424
1982 128 451 398 58 94 13 4 12 44 151 11 1 57 37 2 4 21 6 9 .236 .307 .379
1983 122 493 427 58 120 23 7 21 74 220 5 5 40 49 1 7 20 13 9 .281 .361 .515
1984 125 525 458 84 142 24 6 19 70 235 4 3 57 55 3 5 21 5 10 .310 .388 .513
1985 130 572 481 94 154 26 1 26 87 260 1 3 70 81 6 6 38 12 8 .320 .422 .541
1986 130 567 492 80 148 31 3 19 75 242 1 1 88 70 7 3 20 9 15 .301 .390 .492
1987 114 444 393 59 114 22 2 11 45 173 2 1 64 45 1 3 9 4 12 .290 .367 .440
1988 130 551 473 78 154 27 3 16 77 235 0 5 52 72 16 1 11 4 13 .326 .412 .497
1989 124 573 470 106 145 30 3 17 60 232 2 0 78 96 12 5 14 6 8 .309 .431 .494
1990 128 602 518 103 147 26 4 21 70 244 1 2 120 78 8 3 26 8 10 .284 .379 .471
1991 130 568 484 74 152 22 10 13 76 233 1 6 81 75 4 2 20 4 11 .314 .404 .481
1992 118 540 473 72 141 34 4 3 39 192 2 2 70 62 7 1 15 6 3 .298 .379 .406
1993 80 340 303 51 89 16 0 8 31 129 0 4 70 31 2 1 3 2 5 .294 .357 .426
1994 116 541 477 78 150 20 4 8 55 202 2 2 73 60 2 0 8 7 5 .314 .390 .423
1995 87 363 320 24 76 13 2 3 21 102 3 1 61 38 0 1 5 3 6 .238 .319 .319
1996 66 236 207 19 45 12 1 3 13 68 5 2 48 21 0 1 3 1 3 .217 .290 .329
1997 15 34 24 6 3 1 0 1 3 7 2 0 7 8 0 0 1 1 0 .125 .344 .292
Totals 1816 7505 6490 1059 1904 341 55 203 855 2964 43 38 1046 886 71 47 239 94 131 .293 .380 .457
Biography: Pitched and played outfield in high school. Dropped out of high school and worked for Hankyu as a trainee since he was too young be actually signed.  Signed outside of the draft (1978). Spent first two years in the minors learning to switch hit. His 203 lifetime homers are most by a switch hitter in Japanese history. He is the only man in Japanese history to lose two batting titles by less than a point. Traded to Hanshin (1992) before moving to Daiei as a free agent. Slammed homer from each side of the plate six times lifetime, second most all time. Slugged come from behind walk off grand slam to become the 13th man in history to do it (8/31/1983 against Lotte off of Kinzo Nakai to win it 4-3). Became the fourth man in history to rip an inside the park sayonara homer (9/16/1984 against Lotte). Walked a record 11 times in a row to prevent him from winning the batting title over  Hideaki Takazawa (10/22-23/1988 against Lotte). Five hit game (4/10/1993 against Chunichi at Koshien Stadium, going 5-5). Suffered a leg injury two days later that caused him to miss most of the season (4/12/1993 against Yakult at Meiji JIngu Stadium). Drilled first inning leadoff homers a record three games in a row (8/20-22/1993 against Yakult). Selected to 11 all star teams (1983-1986, 1988-1992, 1994-1995). Named MVP of one all star game (game three, 1985). After being released by Daiei, he was invited to the Oakland A's spring training camp, but didn't make the team and retired. Picked "02" as a number with Hanshin since it can be pronounced "o-ni," or "demon." Known as a womanizer. Once said that Koshien Stadium was "like a big children's sandbox." Was said to have beeen hated by Daiei manager Sadaharu Oh. 200th homer (4/27/1996 against Seibu off of Katori at Seibu Stadium, 66th to that figure all time).
Career OPS: .837 HR:AB 1:32.0 Cycle (10/8/1982 against Nankai; 5/24/1991 against Lotte)
Debut: First Hit (5/10/1981 against Kintetsu off of Hiroaki Tani at Nishinomiya Stadium), First Homer (5/12/1981 against Lotte off of Tokinari Nishina at Nishinomiya Stadium)
Titles: PA (1990), Runs (1989-1990) 2B (1985-1986, 1992), 3B (1983-1984, 1991), SB (1985), OBP (1989), Best Nine (1988-1991, 1994), Gold Glove (1984, 1989-1990, 1994)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsunaga, Hironori Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Nagasaki Kaisei High School
Born: 2/24/1984 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Mitsubishi Heavy INdustries Nagasaki
Birthplace: Nishi Sonogi-cun, Nagasaki Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Seibu (2006-2011 [24])
Height: 5'9" Weight: 167 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
2006 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2007 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2009 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
2010 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 42 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography: 
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 5/21/2006 against Yokoham at Yokohama StadiuM in a start. First Hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsunaga, Yoshitaka Positions Played: 1B
Nicknames:  High School: Ube Shogyo High School
Born: 5/6/1954 College: N/A
Died:  Industrial League: N/A
Birthplace: Yamaguchi Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Hanshin (1974 [39])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 198 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1974 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Biography:
Career OPS: .000 HR:AB: N/A
Debut: First hit (N/A), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsunaga, Yukio Positions Played: P
Nicknames: High School: Ashikta High School
Born: 7/15/1965 College: Kyushu Tokai University
Died: Industrial League: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Nagasaki
Birthplace: Ashikta-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Chunichi (1990-1996 [27])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 178 pounds
Bats: Right Throws: Right 
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1990 9 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .250 .250
1991 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1992 19 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1993 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1994 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
1995 17 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .200 .200
1996 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals 60 13 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .182 .182 .182
Biography:
Career OPS: .364 HR:AB: 0:infinity
Debut: 4/8/1990 against Taiyo at Nagoya Stadium. First Hit (), First Homer (N/A)
Titles: N/A
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A


Matsunaka, Nobuhiko  Positions Played: 1B, LF, DH
Nicknames: Matchan High School: Yashiro Daiichi High School
Born: 12/26/1973 College: N/A
Died: Industrial League: Shin Nittetsu Kimitsu
Birthplace: Yashiro, Kumamoto Prefecture Team (Years and [uniform number]): Daiei Hawks/Softbank (1997-2011 [26], [3])
Height: 6'0" Weight: 211 pounds
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Year G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB Sac SF K BB IBB HBP SB CS GIDP ARISP AVG OBP SLG
1997 20 48 43 4 9 1 0 0 6 10 1 1 13 2 0 1 0 1 2 .214 .209 .255 .233
1998 34 83 71 9 19 6 0 3 10 34 0 1 12 10 1 1 2 0 0 .273 .268 .361 .479
1999 126 462 395 57 106 20 4 23 71 203 5 4 60 46 3 12 5 2 11 .242 .268 .359 .514
2000 130 540 471 76 147 26 1 33 106 274 0 7 49 56 4 6 0 1 12 .377 .312 .387 .582
2001 130 551 479 81 160 29 0 36 122 297 0 5 77 57 5 10 2 0 6 .377 .334 .412 .620
2002 136 561 485 75 126 23 1 28 83 235 0 7 80 52 1 17 1 2 12 .274 .260 .348 .485
2003 135 590 494 99 160 31 1 30 123 283 0 3 69 81 3 12 2 0 12 .311 .324 .429 .573
2004 130 577 478 118 171 37 1 44 120 342 0 2 67 84 6 12 2 0 7 .341 .358 .464 .715
2005 132 575 483 109 152 26 2 46 121 320 0 7 85 76 3 9 2 1 6 .341 .315 .412 .663
2006 131 559 447 79 145 32 1 19 76 236 0 4 37 102 10 6 2 0 5 .301 .324 .453 .528
2007 123 519 440 60 117 26 1 15 68 190 0 6 66 68 7 5 1 0 5 .256 .266 .366 .432
2008 144 632 538 79 156 28 2 25 92 263 0 8 91 77 8 8 3 1 11 .331 .290 .382 .489
2009 126 521 448 62 125 21 0 23 80 215 0 3 77 62 6 8 2 3 11 .289 .271 .374 .480
2010 79 267 238 28 56 5 1 11 35 96 0 2 44 24 1 3 3 0 4 .233 .236 .311 .403
Totals 1576 6485 5510 936 1649 311 15 336 1113 2998 6 60 827 797 58 110 27 11 104 .299 .395 .544
Biography: Was introduced to baseball by his father in pre-school. Started playing baseball in fourth grade. By the time he graduated junior high, he was only 5'4" and he wondered if he was going to be able to continue playing baseball when he went to high school. But he grew five inches in a year, which did away with that worry. Hurt his left elbow bad enough in high school that he wasn't able to throw with it, probably from excessive throwing and swinging of the bat. So Matsunaka learned to throw with his right well enough to stay on the team and even play in games. Fortunately, his elbow recove2r46e1221d after he had surgery on the lebow while in the industrial leagues. Batted cleanup for the Japanese olympic baseball team that played at Atlanta amd took home a silver medal after drilling five homers. Drafted on the second round (1996). Won a Western League (minor league) homer crown (1998) and then a Triple Crown (1999), Played in the Sydney Olympics (2000). Won the first Triple Crown in 18 years (2004). He also lead the same season in TB, Hits, OBP and Runs scored, thus becoming only the second ,man ever to do that in a Triple Crown year. Suffered a liver inflammattion before trhe 2004 Pacific League playoffs and didn't hit at all, allowing Seibu to get to the Japan Series. Became the first man in Japanese baseball history to drive in 120 runs three years in a row (9/28/2005 against Rakuten, with a two run homer). But Matsunaka didn't hit again in the playoffs and Lotte went to the Japan Series. Started having knee and elbow problems in mid-season 2009, slowing him down offensively. Selected to nine all star teams (1999-2001, 2003-2005, 2007-2009). 1000th hit (7/30/2005 against Lotte at Fukuoka Dome in the sixth inning off of Dan Serafini, an RBI double). 1500th hit (5/6/2009 against Orix at Osaka Dome in the sixth inning off of Shogo Yamamoto, a single to center). 100th homer (5/3/2002 against Nippon Ham at Tokyo Dome in the fifth inning off of Itsuki Shoda, a solo jack to rightcenter). 200th homer (4/17/2005 against Lotte at Fukuoka Dome off of Shunsuke Watanabe in the ninth inning, a solo jack to right, the 82nd man in history to that mark). 300th homer (8/29/2008 against Seibu at Fukuoka Dome in the third inning off of Hideaki Wakui, a two run jack to right). 1000th game (4/28/2006 against Nippon Ham at Sapporo Dome in a start at DH). 1500th game (3/28/2010 against Orix at Fukuoka Dome in a start at DH). 1000th RBI (4/3/2009 against Orix at Fukuoka Dome in the third inning off of Satoshi Komatsu). Married to wife Keiko, a former announcer for Shizuoka Broadcasting. Interestingly, plays golf righthanded, something he has in common with his boss, Sadaharu Oh. Official Homepage   Reference:  Wikipedia Japan
Career OPS:  .939 HR:AB: 1:16.4
Debut: 5/31/1997 against Seibu at Fukuoka Dome in a start at first base. First Hit (5/31/1997 against Seibu at Fukuoka Dome off of Takehiro Ishii in the fourth inning), First Homer (9/5/1998 against Seibu at Fukuoka Dome off of Fumiya Nishiguchi in the third inning)
Titles: Batting (2004, 2006), Runs (2004-2005), Hits (2004), HR (2004-2005), RBI (2003-2005), TB (2004-2005), SF (2000, 2002), BB (2005-2006), 1BB (2006), HBP (2002), OBP (2004-2006), SLG (2004-2005), MVP (2000, 2004), Best Nine (2000, 2003-2006), Gold Glove (2004)
Managerial Record: N/A
Hall of Fame Induction: N/A