Yomiuri's Motoki to Retire
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Re: Yomiuri's Motoki to Retire
[ Author: 20X6!! | Posted: Oct 10, 2005 1:44 PM
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Long term Fukuoka fans will remember way back in the Heiwadai days that Motoki was originally drafted by the Daiei Hawks in 1990, but refused to sign proclaiming he would only sign with the Giants.
In an exhibition game in 1991 Motoki came to bat as a pinch hitter, and the Fukuoka fans let him have it. Interestingly enough, he did play for 3 Japan Series winners - whereas if he stayed with the Hawks, it would have been only 2.
In an exhibition game in 1991 Motoki came to bat as a pinch hitter, and the Fukuoka fans let him have it. Interestingly enough, he did play for 3 Japan Series winners - whereas if he stayed with the Hawks, it would have been only 2.
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Motoki joined the Giants as a first round pick in 1991. He batted .263 with 66 HRs and 378 RBIs in 1,204 career games. [Full Story - Japan Ball]