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My Take
Matt Murton is one of those players who kind of slipped under the radar in the States — bouncing between the Cubs, the A's, and the Rockies without ever quite breaking through the way his talent suggested he should — but then he crossed the Pacific and became a genuine fan favorite in Japan with the Hanshin Tigers, and honestly? That trajectory makes perfect sense to me. There's something about a guy who grinds, stays upbeat, and lets his bat do the talking that Japan absolutely rewards, and Murton delivered. A Georgia Tech guy with real athleticism and a Florida upbringing, he brought that easy American warmth to Koshien and the crowd loved him for it. Sometimes a player just needs the right stage.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matt Murton
- Name (Japanese)
- マット・マートン
- Reading
- まっと・まーとん
- Born
- October 3, 1981 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- High school
- Eagle's Landing High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matt Murton born?
Born October 3, 1981 (age 44).
Where is Matt Murton from?
Matt Murton is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.
What does Matt Murton do?
Matt Murton works as baseball player.
How tall is Matt Murton?
Matt Murton is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.