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Wataru Matsumoto
Wataru Matsumoto
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right-handed pitcher / right-handed hitter
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Akashi Commercial High School - Nippon Sport Science University - Saitama Seibu Lions (1st pick, 2019-)
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Videos
![[Spring Camp] Out The Lions ・ Wataru Matsumoto squeeze with a spectacular backhand grab toss! February 20, 2026 Saitama Seibu Lions](https://images.streaks.jp/plm/medias/1363eb88e98145f080135cd71c36cd3e/posters/fbacac33-ba09-432c-9bea-8bd8bbb88288.jpg)
![[Spring Training] The Lions pitcher, including Wataru Matsumoto and Shinya Sugai, enter bullpen one after another!! February 6, 2026, Saitama Seibu Lions](https://images.streaks.jp/plm/medias/0f013a4f084a4c89b061f5f4c03f45cb/posters/982068e9-5491-4b6e-92d4-8e9e052bf872.jpg)
![[Farm Team] A tenacious pitch!! The Lions 'Wataru Matsumoto closer opponent runs for 6 innings despite allowing runner on base!! April 27, 2025 Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles vs. Saitama Seibu Lions](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Jlotj9p0Gio/sddefault.jpg)
![[LIONS THANKS FESTA 2024] A showdown of athletic prowess between two teams!! Player vs. Player Competition November 23, 2024 Saitama Seibu Lions](https://img.youtube.com/vi/D8YuFmnDGtE/sddefault.jpg)
![[LIONS THANKS FESTA 2024] A compilation of The Lions best and most memorable plays of the season!! November 23, 2024, Saitama Seibu Lions](https://img.youtube.com/vi/t2hMvQCz4iU/sddefault.jpg)
![[Top of the 8th Inning] First professional hold!! The Lions 'Wataru Matsumoto pitches in relief for the first time in 3 years and closer opponent runs!! May 11, 2024, Saitama Seibu Lions vs. Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles](https://img.youtube.com/vi/A97Ef9-og0A/sddefault.jpg)
![[Bottom of the 8th Inning] The Lions 'Wataru Matsumoto brilliantly, throwing 94 pitches over 8 innings, allowing only 4 hit 1 runs, to earn his first win of the season!! April 7, 2024, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters vs. Saitama Seibu Lions](https://img.youtube.com/vi/qkd6Y3BU0cA/sddefault.jpg)
![[Top of the 1st Inning] Overcoming the first inning's jam!! The Lions 'Wataru Matsumoto, the cleanup hitter, is forced into a double play!! March 24, 2024 Saitama Seibu Lions vs. Tokyo Yakult Swallows](https://img.youtube.com/vi/74QWDlO5gj8/sddefault.jpg)
![[Spring Training Camp] Takagi Wataru, Wataru Matsumoto Ko, and Shinya Hasegawa!! The Lions defense makes a series of great plays during game practice!! February 16, 2024 Saitama Seibu Lions](https://img.youtube.com/vi/zJHT7RI90Cw/sddefault.jpg)
![[Spring Training Camp] The Lions Wataru Matsumoto pitch bullpen while temporary coach Daisuke Matsuzaka and manager Kazuo Matsui watch!! February 11, 2024, Saitama Seibu Lions](https://img.youtube.com/vi/9CEypuy1tz8/sddefault.jpg)
![[Slim] I couldn't help but speak in Kansai dialect... "That good defense is stylish 2023" [yan]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/8-3BdfmkpzA/sddefault.jpg)
![[1.2 Seconds of Art] A truly instant kill... 'The Perfect Pickoff pickoff of 2023' [Getting runner Out]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/vuBdvTyOov4/sddefault.jpg)
![[LIONS THANKS FESTA 2023] Shiritsu The Lions Academy Broadcasting Club "Aim for Great Commentary!!" November 26, 2023, Saitama Seibu Lions](https://img.youtube.com/vi/AOQ786f9o5s/sddefault.jpg)
![[Bottom of the 5th] fastball swing struck out!! The Lions ・ Wataru Matsumoto Overcome the pinch of 2 outs on 1st and 2nd base!! October 3, 2023 Chiba Lotte Marines vs Saitama Seibu Lions](https://img.youtube.com/vi/iDs79SPX5xI/sddefault.jpg)
![[Bottom of the 7th Inning] A clean called struck out!! The Lions 'Wataru Matsumoto delivers a great pitching performance, allowing only 1 runs in 7 innings!! September 26, 2023, Orix Buffaloes The Buffaloes vs. Saitama Seibu Lions](https://img.youtube.com/vi/U42Y4MyfMJA/sddefault.jpg)
![[Weekly] Summary that's not worth summarizing #4 [Large screen recommended]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/jPyAXmuqH5E/sddefault.jpg)
![[First win in two years] Matsumoto and Tamura: "A runs relay from the 'Hyogo-born duo'"](https://img.youtube.com/vi/uH6zptVVbuQ/maxresdefault.jpg)
![[Bottom of the 6th Inning] Triumphant return to the mound!! The Lions 'Wataru Matsumoto pitches 6 runs innings, throwing 111 pitches in his hometown of Hyogo!! September 5, 2023, Orix Buffaloes The Buffaloes vs. Saitama Seibu Lions](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Ia0rcN19ENc/sddefault.jpg)
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