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My Take
Daisuke Matsuzaka means something to me beyond statistics. From his legendary Yokohama High School summers to 16 NPB seasons and 7 in MLB, he carried the weight of being called a generational monster and rarely buckled. What moves me most isn't his peak velocity but his stubborn returns from injury, coming back to the mound again and again. Now working as a commentator and YouTuber, he speaks about pitching with the authority of someone who paid every price the craft demands. I have nothing but admiration for the durability and dignity of his long career.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daisuke Matsuzaka
- Name (Japanese)
- 松坂大輔
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- September 13, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Yokohama Junior and Senior High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://daisukematsuzaka18.jp/
- Xhttps://x.com/matsu_dice
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9D%BE%E5%9D%82%E5%A4%A7%E8%BC%94
Frequently asked questions
When was Daisuke Matsuzaka born?
Born September 13, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Daisuke Matsuzaka from?
Daisuke Matsuzaka is from Tokyo, Japan.
What does Daisuke Matsuzaka do?
Daisuke Matsuzaka works as baseball player.
How tall is Daisuke Matsuzaka?
Daisuke Matsuzaka is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.