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Hideki Matsui hired as manager of the Yomiuri Giants in Japanese baseball

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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

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Hideki Matsui, a former New York Yankees player and Japanese baseball star, has been appointed as the new manager of the Yomiuri Giants, his original team. The 52-year-old Matsui had a combined career spanning 20 years with 507 home runs in both Japan and the United States. He replaces interim manager Hideki Hashigami, who took over after Shinnosuke Abe's resignation in May.

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TOKYO (AP) — Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui was named Friday as the new manager of the Yomiuri Giants, his club until his departure for the United States. asserted

Matsui → name → States

The 52-year-old Matsui hit a combined 507 home runs in Japan and the United States in a 20-year pro career. asserted

Matsui → hit → career

He batted .282 with 175 home runs and 760 RBIs in MLB. asserted

He → bat → MLB

In Japan before that, he hit .304 with 332 home runs and 889 RBSs. asserted

he → hit → runs

Matsui replaces interim manager Hideki Hashigami, who took over in May after Shinnosuke Abe resigned from the job. uncertain

Abe → replace → job

Hideki Matsui hired as manager of the Yomiuri Giants in Japanese baseball

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