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Matsuzaka planned to retire
- The Lions announced in July that Matsuzaka planned to retire at the end of the Nippon Professional Baseball season. The right-hander underwent cervical spine surgery in 2020 and reportedly was still experiencing numbness in his pitching hand at the time of his retirement announcement.
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Daisuke Matsuzaka, saying he was "content" to end his 23-year professional baseball, was surprised by an appearance from Ichiro Suzuki during his retirement ceremony.
Jul 7, 2021 · Seibu Lions pitcher and seven-time Golden Glove winner Daisuke Matsuzaka will retire after this season, ending a 23-year playing career that included an eight-year stint in the major leagues, the Pacific League team said Wednesday.
Dec 4, 2021 · Daisuke Matsuzaka gets retirement ceremony he deserves. Matsuzaka also represented Japan on their national team, which won two World Baseball Classics; he was the MVP of both.
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Dec 4, 2021 · Matsuzaka shared he would retire at the end of the season back in July. He reportedly had no sensation in the fingers on his right hand after he had cervical spine surgery in 2020.
Dec 4, 2021 · Japanese baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki made a surprise appearance during pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka's retirement ceremony Saturday. The Saitama Seibu Lions of Japan's Nippon Professional...
Oct 20, 2021 · Former Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka said Tuesday he is glad he can end his 23-year baseball career still loving the game. The 41-year-old seven-time Japanese Golden Glove...
