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Former Hanshin Tigers Pitcher Toyama, Nicknamed the "Godzilla Killer," Was Asked by Giants Manager Matsui, "If You Were Asked to Teach How to Shut Down Left-Handed Power Hitters, What Would You Say?" Toyama Replied Immediately, "I'd Go Right Away!" He Also Shared an Anecdote About Receiving a Bat From Matsui Before Moving to the Majors. His Former Rival Also Offered His Congratulations.

Hideki Matsui has been appointed as the new manager of the Yomiuri Giants. The appointment of this big star as manager has been met with joy from Hanshin Tigers fans. Shoji Toyama, a legendary left-handed pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers who was once told by Matsui that he "didn't want to see his face," spoke to Kansai TV about Matsui's appointment as manager. Toyama said, "Hideki Matsui at this point! I was so happy," and shared anecdotes about M…
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Hideki Matsui has been appointed as the new manager of the Yomiuri Giants. The appointment of this big star as manager has been met with joy from Hanshin Tigers fans. Shoji Toyama, a legendary left-handed pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers who was once told by Matsui that he "didn't want to see his face," spoke to Kansai TV about Matsui's appointment as manager. Toyama said, "Hideki Matsui at this point! I was so happy," and shared anecdotes about M…

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FNN.jpプライムオンライン broke the news on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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