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Yuki Matsui

Yuki Matsui is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the San Diego Padres in MLB. Before joining the Padres, he played for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) from 2014 to 2023. He is known for his pitching abilities.


5 hours ago : Yuki Matsui Secures First Save for Padres, Dominating on the Mound

Yuki Matsui, relief pitcher for the Padres, successfully closed out a game, earning his first save. Matsui has solidified his role, demonstrating effectiveness and reliability. However the news also mentioned soccer.

October 30, 1995: Yuki Matsui Born

On October 30, 1995, Yuki Matsui was born. He is now a professional baseball pitcher.

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April 2, 2014: NPB Debut

On April 2, 2014, Yuki Matsui made his Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) debut. His team, Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, won 7–1 against Orix Buffaloes, although Matsui allowed three runs.

October 10, 2018: Selected for MLB Japan All-Star Series

On October 10, 2018, Yuki Matsui was selected for the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.

October 14, 2022: Birth of Second Child

On October 14, 2022, Anna Ishibashi gave birth to Yuki Matsui's and her second child, a son.

October 11, 2023: Exercised Free Agent Rights

On October 11, 2023, Yuki Matsui exercised his international free agent rights to be released from the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles to seek a Major League Baseball contract.

December 23, 2023: Signed with San Diego Padres

On December 23, 2023, Yuki Matsui signed a five-year contract worth $28 million guaranteed with the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball. The contract included an opt out after both the third and fourth seasons and an injury clause.

2023: Selected for World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Yuki Matsui was selected for the Japan national baseball team at the World Baseball Classic.