Hideki Matsui 10 Greatest Yankee Home Run Moments

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  • Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
  • Matsui started his Yankee career with a bang. He finished with one too in Game 6 of the 2009 World Series. Enjoy those two homers along with eight other epic shots from Matsui's Yankee tenure.
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  • @timothyfogarty5829
    @timothyfogarty5829 2 роки тому +130

    Definitely a modern day Yankee legend. I'll never forget the 2009 world series. We wouldn't have done it without him

    • @howie9751
      @howie9751 Рік тому +1

      True, but overall he was a hot and cold hitter. Like the 2004 playoffs against the Red Sox. He could suddenly turn into a long slump and then turn around and go into a long hitting streak. More so than average. So I can't consider him a Yankee legend though I did like him.

  • @adamfitzgerald911
    @adamfitzgerald911 4 роки тому +561

    Matsui batted .615 in that 2009 world series.

    • @Tooch24
      @Tooch24 4 роки тому +75

      Killed us. Phills Should have won back to back chips. Godzilla made sure that didn't happen.

    • @swirlingtoilets
      @swirlingtoilets 4 роки тому +86

      Fucking hell, his OPS in that series was over 2. 8-13, 3 dingers, 8 RBIs across 6 games. Absolute mad lad that series.

    • @JoeGX460
      @JoeGX460 4 роки тому +22

      That's pretty big number!

    • @KingoftheWelsh
      @KingoftheWelsh 3 роки тому +53

      And he was traded away that off season. I was so angry. He wasn't on the field as much but his bat was so reliable and he carried this world series. The MVP no less. He deserved better

    • @ciello___8307
      @ciello___8307 3 роки тому +1

      @@KingoftheWelsh he regressed pretty bad after that season though. He was getting old

  • @dajosee
    @dajosee 8 місяців тому +10

    Selfless, honorable, hard working, determined, accountable, kind, and unsatisfied. A true Yankee.

  • @tonygonsolin8588
    @tonygonsolin8588 3 роки тому +31

    Godzilla is a hero

  • @inutero10
    @inutero10 3 роки тому +27

    Matsui was the heart of that 09 team

  • @tf2529
    @tf2529 Рік тому +22

    Jeter called Matsui one of his favorite all time teammates. That is saying something.

  • @Surfer041
    @Surfer041 2 роки тому +59

    Matsui was beloved by his team mates, the fans, and the league. He did everything right.

  • @SG-jm7np
    @SG-jm7np 4 роки тому +123

    “Who’s your daddy?”
    “Hideki Matsui” Pedro Martinez

  • @deadpan80
    @deadpan80 4 роки тому +201

    Never realized how much he owned Pedro

    • @CronoXpono
      @CronoXpono 4 роки тому +17

      That’s what I love about baseball. Everyone has their bogey opponent, some of em are hilarious.

    • @lincolnoliveira3041
      @lincolnoliveira3041 3 роки тому +2

      Kiler

    • @robotman8444
      @robotman8444 3 роки тому +8

      he was extremely clutch

    • @alexsurette7179
      @alexsurette7179 3 роки тому +3

      WHO'S YOUR DADDY

    • @97omar100
      @97omar100 2 роки тому +1

      Matsui never faced Prime Pedro. He was at the end of his career in 2009.

  • @HarrisonPeloso
    @HarrisonPeloso 4 роки тому +112

    loved godzila

  • @user-xg5zw5ci3g
    @user-xg5zw5ci3g 2 місяці тому +4

    毎回のように Captainジーターが立ち上がって祝福の拍手をしてくれる。松井ファンとしてこれはとても嬉しい‼️😆
    こんな素敵なCaptainがいるチームでやれたことは幸せだったんじゃないかな?
    と素人が勝手に思っております😆

  • @OctagonObserver
    @OctagonObserver 10 місяців тому +8

    What an underrated player, look how nice and flat he keeps the bat when he swings.

  • @EstebanBReyes
    @EstebanBReyes 4 роки тому +21

    One of my all time favorite players Godzilla

  • @tim_5183
    @tim_5183 3 роки тому +37

    He still to this day will forever be my favorite baseball player, I hated seeing him leave New York but he went out on top 💯

  • @Watt-lk7fm
    @Watt-lk7fm 4 роки тому +60

    True slugger. He’s my hero forever

    • @JBOY2971
      @JBOY2971 3 роки тому +4

      I think so, too

  • @akshaysundaram1836
    @akshaysundaram1836 4 роки тому +80

    Love this man. A true Yankee through and through

  • @kendrymanzanillo8674
    @kendrymanzanillo8674 4 роки тому +75

    Matsui: Pedro Martínez is my son.
    Martínez: is true😅

  • @MT-tu8dt
    @MT-tu8dt Рік тому +39

    Hideki was such a great Yankee. So glad he got a World Series ring let alone a MVP.

  • @bobmack5196
    @bobmack5196 4 роки тому +52

    One of the best signings in Yankee History. Matsui was Ultra-clutch and if it wasn't for a knee injury, his first real injury, he would be known as a super good outfielder. When he hit it he nailed them.

    • @howie9751
      @howie9751 Рік тому

      Sorry, but he was clutch when on a hitting streak, and not clutch in one of his long slumps. It never had anything to do with who he was facing, but both good and bad steaks were long,

    • @bobmack5196
      @bobmack5196 Рік тому

      @@howie9751 He was a world series MVP , 2 time allstar , his WAR is thru the roof. In the biggest games he came up big. His playoff batting average is around 399. This guy was pure cluth when it counted. Always came up big.

    • @howie9751
      @howie9751 Рік тому

      @@bobmack5196 He didn't come up big against the Red Sox in the final four games of the 2004 ALCS. And his WAR is average at best. He did get hot for the 2009 WS.

  • @Crusader_Jones
    @Crusader_Jones 4 роки тому +19

    Ahhh old Yankee Stadium how I miss you

  • @jorgeb4963
    @jorgeb4963 3 роки тому +59

    Loved Matsui! Had so many big games for Yankees.. great memories...

    • @JBOY2971
      @JBOY2971 3 роки тому

      I think so, too

  • @Yorker1998
    @Yorker1998 4 роки тому +14

    Hero of the 09' WS

  • @chrispetrillo9042
    @chrispetrillo9042 4 роки тому +130

    Being a Yankees fan I was always disappointed that they didn't bring Matsui back for the 2010 season or beyond especially after all the success he had.

    • @waydebaker33
      @waydebaker33 3 роки тому +29

      As a BASEBALL fan it should royally piss you off. Godzilla is probably one of the most underrated clutch performers in the history of sports

    • @lincolnoliveira3041
      @lincolnoliveira3041 3 роки тому

      Choice

    • @tim_5183
      @tim_5183 3 роки тому +8

      Same feeling, he earned the right to come back in 2010...but I got to see the day they honored him in 2013, I’m so happy he’s appreciated because he truly was an amazing player watch

    • @wavy2k
      @wavy2k 2 роки тому

      @@waydebaker33 dude …. You are absolutely right. This man was CLUTCH !!!

    • @howie9751
      @howie9751 Рік тому

      @@waydebaker33 He was only clutch when on a hot streak. He wasn't clutch when in one of his long droughts as in the last four games of the 2004 Sox playoffs. He was like that his whole career with the Yanks. Both hot and cold streaks were long.

  • @natoalvarez5762
    @natoalvarez5762 3 роки тому +11

    This man was cold blooded lethal I swear yet so humble . The quiet ones are always the lethal killers and that's what he was a killer in the clutch

  • @Pat-TMW
    @Pat-TMW 4 роки тому +53

    True professional and a gentleman of the game. Loved the roar of the crowd when he hit that bomb in the Tokyo Dome. I Recommend anyone go see a game there it is an amazing experience! 👍🏼

  • @okedoke1234
    @okedoke1234 3 роки тому +14

    Just a pure pro....miss him!

  • @T43B1GD0G
    @T43B1GD0G 4 роки тому +40

    He lowkey had the best bat flip. Subtle but great

    • @johnnytravis6697
      @johnnytravis6697 4 роки тому +12

      I’m glad you brought this up. He always kept his emotions at bay and was respectful and a class act....the bat flip happens so quickly after getting a hold of the ball that he couldn’t contain it completely, but it’s PERFECT...he never took it too far or did it out of disrespect. True professional.

  • @mickeyscott7479
    @mickeyscott7479 4 роки тому +17

    Loved his swing.

  • @mason.11
    @mason.11 4 роки тому +14

    Severely underrated Yankee from the 2000s decade

  • @cometred9135
    @cometred9135 2 роки тому +7

    やっぱり別格ですね。

  • @PSS521
    @PSS521 3 роки тому +8

    One of my favorite yankees of all time.

  • @rogerscollier7424
    @rogerscollier7424 4 роки тому +23

    I have always believed his first home run the grand slam in his first game was his most memorable. I remember watching the game live . The electricity in the stands was amazing. Next to Reggie he had a true flair for the dramatic. Since his career as a Yankee wasn’t long enough. No consideration for the HOF

  • @UAa320
    @UAa320 3 роки тому +24

    The definition of an honorable/respectable player is Hideki Matsui. Thank you Hideki Matsui for all those amazing moments you provided us.

  • @anthonylepera7984
    @anthonylepera7984 24 дні тому

    That 2009 World Series performance is still one of the greatest I’ve ever watched live

  • @waltonwarrior7428
    @waltonwarrior7428 2 місяці тому +3

    Great memories. Thanks for posting

  • @FoSheezyMikeezyDoot
    @FoSheezyMikeezyDoot 2 роки тому +5

    Man he was fun to watch

  • @johnnytravis6697
    @johnnytravis6697 4 роки тому +54

    He does his job....trots around the bases at a respectable pace....Touches home.....then goes directly to the dugout where he will then smile and celebrate modestly. The professionalism in this can’t be undervalued. He’s ecstatic inside but he always acted like he’d been there before.
    Mastui = CLASS ACT!

  • @baseballman74
    @baseballman74 2 роки тому +7

    Love the swing! Matsui was more than a average player! He was a solid and then some! I’ll take him on my line up every day and twice on the Sunday!

  • @MandeepSingh-of5hj
    @MandeepSingh-of5hj Рік тому +4

    He was brilliant for the yankees so clutch in his performance when the team needed it most.

  • @Courage_n_Honour
    @Courage_n_Honour 3 роки тому +5

    THAT FIRST BAT FLIP , was BOSS!
    for a reserved and a lad of class !
    He got ahold of one, and couldn't contain it for half a second ! lol
    Favorite NY player during the decade of 2000-2010

  • @cappy2282
    @cappy2282 4 роки тому +15

    He was so clutch...Legend 👍

  • @whattolivefor1566
    @whattolivefor1566 3 роки тому +7

    Such a great player

  • @lightningsamurai4134
    @lightningsamurai4134 2 роки тому +10

    He was worth everything we paid him for.

  • @nksj28
    @nksj28 4 роки тому +61

    What I always love about watching Matsui's home runs is that he is so professional about it. No pimping, but just puts his head down and runs around the bases.

    • @chrism.1749
      @chrism.1749 4 роки тому +9

      That’s cool and all, but there’s nothing wrong with dropping the bat like a mic and watching that ball fly for another 2 seconds

    • @amazonguitar22
      @amazonguitar22 4 роки тому +2

      Yankee With No Brim yea everyone says that till you’re on the mound and it happens to you.

    • @chrism.1749
      @chrism.1749 4 роки тому +2

      Dog Mayor
      Shit, then there’s a bigger epidemic among pitchers if that’s the case

    • @amazonguitar22
      @amazonguitar22 4 роки тому +3

      Yankee With No Brim doesn’t matter anyway. This sport has become a joke in the last several years and i could care less about the current game. Idiots like you can watch the astros, watch guys pimp homeruns who only hit about 10 a year, and bask in the inflated stats we’ve been enduring since the mlb bought a huge stake in the rawlings baseball company. This game is a joke and they’re just trying to pander to jackasses like yourself. So you can have it. I’m done.

    • @chrism.1749
      @chrism.1749 4 роки тому +6

      Dog Mayor
      Alright. I didn’t say doing one thing or the other after a home run was the law but suit yourself. Matsui isn’t less of an MVP 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @OroborusFMA
    @OroborusFMA 4 роки тому +8

    That 2009 Yankee team won it all because it had a horde of clutch bats on fire in the post-season, including Matsui. In Matsui's other years it was astounding how many guys would just go ice cold once October started.

  • @michaelchristensen9004
    @michaelchristensen9004 4 роки тому +7

    Already a member of the Japanese hall of fame, 507 Homer's Japan and MLB combined. Thinking he's a good candidate for the MLB hall of fame.

  • @kyokogodai-ir6hy
    @kyokogodai-ir6hy 4 роки тому +1

    Matsui-san was such a terrific addition to the Yankee line up.
    We were blessed to get him.

  • @randallgoeswhere
    @randallgoeswhere 2 роки тому +4

    He was the man.

  • @billshamrock449
    @billshamrock449 4 роки тому +21

    A thrilla by Godzilla

  • @vladiator8120
    @vladiator8120 3 роки тому +21

    Matsui truly owned Pedro Martinez.

  • @satoma503
    @satoma503 4 роки тому +9

    My HERO

  • @mikerose5226
    @mikerose5226 3 місяці тому +1

    Love Godzilla!

  • @jaynyce5923
    @jaynyce5923 4 роки тому +11

    Godzilla 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

  • @shernigz
    @shernigz 2 роки тому +3

    Matsui had such a sweet swing

  • @raymondmercado5637
    @raymondmercado5637 4 роки тому +4

    Loved me some matsui

  • @brooklynny3567
    @brooklynny3567 3 роки тому +5

    A truly great yankee!

  • @cc-ub1xo
    @cc-ub1xo 3 роки тому +4

    HERO

  • @jpespin814
    @jpespin814 2 роки тому +5

    They never should’ve let him go, I would’ve liked him to play for the Yankees his whole career

  • @drchase140
    @drchase140 4 роки тому +113

    Awesome vid! I know this gets hammered over the head a lot, but I have to say, Joe Buck ruined so many great Yankee moments :|

    • @THR33STEP
      @THR33STEP 4 роки тому +16

      Joe Buck didn’t just kill classic Yankee moments, he killed countless classic MLB moments and NFL moments. He is a piece of shit.

    • @drchase140
      @drchase140 4 роки тому

      @jl rx If you like a monotone voice, with little excitement and minimal commentary then Joe is your guy... you're right about the Leyritz homer, but thats an anomaly

    • @hortons1967
      @hortons1967 4 роки тому +1

      Not really because the smart ones turned the TV down and radio up. Back in these days you could listen to any teams home radio for free on the net. Now it costs money and the games are rigged....

    • @lincolnoliveira3041
      @lincolnoliveira3041 3 роки тому

      Hosteling

  • @michaeladesoro8171
    @michaeladesoro8171 4 роки тому +18

    Mann those were the days...i remember pedro owning us..but then wen matsui played he even things up..an pedro seemed flustered against hideki...at times

    • @alfredolopez5408
      @alfredolopez5408 4 роки тому +8

      This nigga saying us like he was on the team

  • @TN-kv3ix
    @TN-kv3ix 4 роки тому +33

    As a Japanese, I am so glad the fact that he’s so respected and loved in the US! 松井がアメリカでも尊敬され愛されてる事がめちゃ嬉しいです!

    • @BryanFiGs
      @BryanFiGs 3 роки тому +10

      Not only in the USA, around the world, 🌍 I started to follow NYY for my grandma and she told me, “this year a crazy Asian will play in our team, he will shine”
      She loved him and always we admire him amazing 2009

  • @Tooch24
    @Tooch24 4 роки тому +8

    #6 bat speed is unreal.

  • @ST-kr7hz
    @ST-kr7hz 3 роки тому +3

    This is awesome thanks for making it

  • @seanbrowning616
    @seanbrowning616 Рік тому +1

    Godzilla Matsui was so clutch one of the best all time to come from Japan

  • @lightningsamurai4482
    @lightningsamurai4482 2 роки тому +1

    That man worth every penny.

  • @milokennedy9350
    @milokennedy9350 4 роки тому +5

    I think this channel will blow up soon

  • @breakaway2x
    @breakaway2x 3 роки тому +3

    what an amazing player

  • @THEMOECOOPERSHOWTM
    @THEMOECOOPERSHOWTM 2 роки тому +1

    Ruth started everyone's success with his vibes

  • @CmPuke101_
    @CmPuke101_ 3 роки тому +2

    Always hated the Yankees as a kid in the 2000s but always loved that roster. They had a great roster with Arod, Jeter, Posada, Matsui, Damon, Teixeria, Mariano, Sheffield , Cano and more

    • @GabiN64
      @GabiN64 3 роки тому

      Definitely a star studded roster back in the day

  • @ericmonaco4509
    @ericmonaco4509 Рік тому +3

    A THRILLA BY GODZILLA Cmon MLB Put him in the HOF I mean that WS MVP Should put him in there

  • @Cum007
    @Cum007 2 роки тому +1

    Nothing beats that half second after the ball comes off the bat and New York goes wild

  • @JJ-is3tq
    @JJ-is3tq 4 роки тому +9

    Is matsui how popularity in NY?
    He is super star and legend in JP:)

    • @nyyanks22
      @nyyanks22 3 роки тому +8

      Forever in our Hearts 🙌

  • @maxigol1977
    @maxigol1977 3 роки тому +4

    For me, if I made an all star line up of the Yankees last 30 years:
    1B Mattingly
    2B Cano
    SS Jeter
    3B A Rod
    RF O'Neil
    CF Bernie Williams
    LF *Matsui*
    C Posada
    DH Fielder

  • @acsone3546
    @acsone3546 Рік тому +1

    John Sterling legendary commentary

  • @GabiN64
    @GabiN64 3 роки тому

    Damn i love Matsui. He always reminded me of shigeru miyamoto as a kid.

  • @LoSoNBanks22
    @LoSoNBanks22 3 роки тому +3

    The most clutch yankee hitter in that era

  • @gynandroidhead
    @gynandroidhead 28 днів тому

    An upper decky for Hideki!
    I am sure John Sterling said that at least once.

  • @studiorjp
    @studiorjp 4 місяці тому

    2003 本拠地初戦グランドスラム
    2009 WSペドロから2本
    マジで痺れる

  • @michaellobo4354
    @michaellobo4354 4 роки тому +13

    How Bout when Lofton & Matsui went back to back off Trevor Hoffman in bottom of 9th 2 puts to force extras!? June 13th, 2004

  • @robbiegarnz7732
    @robbiegarnz7732 2 роки тому +2

    Matsui needs to be induced into Cooperstown!

  • @josephhenderson5800
    @josephhenderson5800 4 роки тому +4

    Godzilla Strikes

  • @BlasedIke
    @BlasedIke 2 роки тому +2

    Pedro Martinez must’ve hated pitching against Hideki

  • @lightningsamurai4482
    @lightningsamurai4482 2 роки тому +1

    3:58 I'm sure was loving this.

  • @qcbs2315
    @qcbs2315 3 роки тому

    class act

  • @burrob78
    @burrob78 4 роки тому +2

    Excellent yankee. No fear. Man he owned pedro

  • @obbor4
    @obbor4 3 роки тому +2

    I guess Pedro had to call Matsui his daddy too.

  • @townsquare_chess
    @townsquare_chess 3 роки тому +8

    Joe Buck has the charisma of a park bench.

  • @markwisniewski2227
    @markwisniewski2227 2 роки тому +3

    He owned Pedro Martinez.

  • @user-lt4gw3mz2y
    @user-lt4gw3mz2y 4 роки тому +4

    He is greatest than Ichiro.

  • @rafaelrodriguez2936
    @rafaelrodriguez2936 4 роки тому +5

    The father of Pedro Martínez.

  • @JoeRodBx
    @JoeRodBx 2 роки тому

    Owned Pedro.

  • @ww2079
    @ww2079 3 роки тому +3

    Pedro must have hated facing Matsui, did he ever throw at him

  • @drebaselius9160
    @drebaselius9160 2 місяці тому

    He ripped #6!

  • @oiram48
    @oiram48 4 роки тому

    I was at the game for home run number 9

  • @joejohnson6013
    @joejohnson6013 4 роки тому

    Wow never expected to hate this video so much

  • @gasaholic47
    @gasaholic47 4 роки тому

    A thrilla from Godzilla.

  • @johnhealy9238
    @johnhealy9238 4 роки тому +2

    Hi honey! Just doing our fantasy draft.........got Matsui!!!

  • @Cubaricanator2.0
    @Cubaricanator2.0 3 роки тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @tubage07
    @tubage07 3 роки тому +1

    woooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooo

  • @jackmcnamara26
    @jackmcnamara26 4 роки тому

    Like how all of these are from 2009,2004, or 2003