Former New York Yankees player Hideki Matsui will take over as head coach of the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday.
Matsui, one of Japan’s most celebrated baseball players, earned the nickname “Godzilla” during his playing career. He won the World Series Most Valuable Player award in 2009, his final season with the Yankees.
Matsui’s Legacy With the Giants
Before moving to Major League Baseball in the United States, Matsui spent 10 years playing for the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants in Japan.
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During his time with the club, he helped the team win three Japan Series titles, establishing himself as a prominent figure in Japanese baseball.
His reported appointment would mark a return to the team where he spent a significant part of his professional playing career.
Official Confirmation Awaited
The Tokyo Yomiuri Giants did not immediately respond to Reuters’ email queries regarding NHK’s report.
Further details about Matsui’s reported appointment and coaching plans were not immediately available.
