Plus Luis Arraez's body in space, Derek Hill on embracing small-ball, an under-the-radar Twins prospect, scoring changes, facts and stats galore, and more.
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Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. The 2020 baseball season has come to an end, so let’s dig into the history books. These daily posts will highlight two or three key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us!
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18 Years Ago
The Yankees bring one of the biggest names in the world of baseball to the majors and officially sign Hideki Matsui.
As a member of the Yomiuri Giants, Matsui was one of the best players in NPB, winning three Japan Series titles, three Central League MVPs, and making nine All-Star teams. While he didn’t match those extremely lofty heights in the US, Matsui would have an excellent career in MLB.