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