Go Matsumoto
| Go Matsumoto | |
|---|---|
Matsumoto with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters | |
| Yomiuri Giants | |
| Infielder / Outfielder | |
| Born: August 11, 1993 Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| NPB debut | |
| October 4, 2013, for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters | |
| NPB statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Batting average | .265 |
| Home runs | 14 |
| Runs batted in | 157 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Go Matsumoto (松本 剛, Matsumoto Gō) (born August 11, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder and outfielder for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
Career
Matsumoto was a member of the 2006 Little League World Series team from Japan which ultimately lost the world championship to the team from Columbus, Georgia.
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
Matsumoto played for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters from 2013 to 2025. Of the five at-bats in his rookie season, none were successful hits.[1]
Matsumoto made 773 total appearances for the Fighters during his 12 seasons with the club, batting .265/.317/.330 with 14 home runs and 157 RBI.[2]
Yomiuri Giants
On November 25, 2025, Matsumoto agreed to a contract with the Yomiuri Giants.[3]
References
- ^ "Go Matsumoto Japanese League Statistics & History - Baseball-Reference.com". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2014-01-12.
- ^ "Kenta Maeda Returning to Japan As Nippon Professional Baseball's Free Agency Period Starts". worldbaseball.com. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ "Nippon-Ham's Go Matsumoto decides to join The Giants. The Giants have signed free agents for the second year in a row, following Takuya Kai last year". pacificleague.com. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)