Hideki Matsui remembers his time with New York Yankees – MLB Update
The New York Yankees former utility infielder Hideki Matsui has retired from professional baseball but he still believe that the years he spent in the South New York baseball side were the best of his playing career.
He played in the Yankees roster from 2003 to 2009 and won a World Series ring along with World Series Most Valuable Player Award. During his stay with the Yankees, he was also selected two times in All Star Game. Recently, the Yankees legend, shortstop Derek
Jeter called his former teammate Matsui one of his favorites.
"I've said it numerous times over the years, but it's worth repeating now. I've had a lot of teammates over the years with the Yankees, but I will always consider Hideki one of my favorites, The way he went about his business day in day out was impressive,”
Jeter said in a release and appreciated Matsui’s time with the Yankees.
He added with more details, “Despite being shadowed by a large group of reporters, having the pressures of performing for his fans both in New York, Japan and becoming acclimated to the bright lights of New York City, he always remained focused and committed
to his job and to those of us he shared the clubhouse with.”
Some say that Matsui should have carried on for little more years. However, Matsui’s has explained in the media that he feels not enough capable to produce good results at the highest of the game.
Though speculations are mounting that he might join some other league but certainly the Major League Baseball is not appropriate for him if he feels not enough competent.
Meanwhile, the experts still regard him one of the best and talented players from Japan who have ever played in the Major League. He finished the last season with the Tampa Bay Rays and achieved good numbers.
He remained consistent on the plate and went hitting at .147 along with two homers, seven RBIs and .214 OBP. Overall his nine-year career hitting average was also consistent at .282 along with 175 home runs, 760 RBIs and 360 OBP.
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