Happy 52nd birthday to Hideki Matsui, a two-time American League All-Star and 2009 World Series MVP for the New York Yankees. Matsui, who signed with the Yankees in 2003 after a successful career in Japan, hit 140 home runs in seven seasons and was an All-Star for his first two years. His most memorable achievement came in the 2009 World Series, where he drove in six runs in the decisive game. After leaving the Yankees, he played for the Angels, A’s, and finished his MLB career with the Rays in 2012.
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