Hideki Matsui was born on June 12, 1974 in Nomi, Japan.
Graduated from SeiryƓ High School. Hit 60 home runs as a high school student. Is nicknamed "Godzilla" because of his power-hitting. At the Tokyo Dome gift shop, there is merchandise (T-shirts, coffee mugs, etc.) of Godzilla in a Giants baseball shirt (with # 55, Matsui's number). Matsui is also a Godzilla fan, and at the baseball games, Akira Ifukube 's famous "Godzilla" theme is played when Matsui steps up to bat. Outfielder (#55) of the Yomiuri Giants baseball team in Japan. Outfielder with the New York Yankees, 2003-present. Made major league debut on 31 March 2003. Named to Baseball Digest magazine's 2003 Rookie All-Star Team. All-time favourite is The Natural (1984) Announced in a press release that he eloped, identifying his bride only as "a 25 year old civilian" from Japan; Matsui has yet to reveal her name. Speculation is that he married to win a bet he made with Derek Jeter and Bobby Abreu as to which one would get married first. (26 March 2008). Nicknamed "Shemp" by his Yankees teammates because of his similar hair style to Shemp Howard of The Three Stooges. Just completed his first season as a member of the New York Yankees. [October 2003]
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