Shigeru Matsumoto

Shunichi Matsumoto (松元 繁)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 165 lb.

• High School Asaka High School

• Born May 30, 1971 in Niiza, Saitama Japan

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Biographical Information

Shunichi Matsumoto was drafted by the Yakult Swallows in the 5th round of the 1989 NPB draft, but he suffered from kidney disease so he stayed in the minors in his first four seasons. Matsumoto's ERA was 3.41 in 16 relief outings in 1994, and he only pitched 7 games in 1995. He then recorded a 3.20 ERA in 49 appearances in 1996, and he tied Masataka Endo and Shinji Sasaoka for 3rd in games in the Central League. However, Matsumoto suffered from an elbow injury, and he announced his retirement in 1999.

Sources

• Wiki Japan