Former Hanshin player Murton to hold talk show at Kwansei Gakuin on December 8 (Monday)

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It looks like a talk show by former Hanshin Tigers player Matt Murton will be held at Kwansei Gakuin Kaikan on Monday, December 8.
(Information provided by Sami)

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Quoted from the Kwansei Gakuin University website

About Matt Murton’s Talk Show

When is it?

Monday, December 8, 11:30〜12:45 (Doors open: 11:00)

Where is it?

Kwansei Gakuin Kaikan Reception Room

Here it is on the map↓

The address is 1-155 Uegahara Ichibancho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo.

Are there any entry requirements?

None. Admission is free and no reservation is required.

What will the event be about?

  • Under the theme BEYOND THE GAME, Murton will talk about the glory and struggles he experienced as a professional baseball player⚾
  • He will also speak about his life after retirement and Christianity as another foundation that supports his life🙏
  • The connection with Kwansei Gakuin, a school with Christian roots, is also worth noting✨
  • The lecture will be in English, but Japanese interpretation will be available🗣️

Who is Matt Murton?

He is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He played for the Hanshin Tigers from 2010 to 2015, appearing in 832 first-team games and recording 1,020 career hits. That is the Tigers’ all-time record among foreign players.

He was also great with fans and was a very popular foreign player back then.

Event details are → here

Finally

Murton will be visiting Japan for the first time in a while. Many people will probably feel nostalgic remembering his performances back then⚾ It will be exciting to hear what he has to say in Nishinomiya, a place he said he loved😍 If you’re nearby, why not go check it out?

※Sami, thank you very much for the information!!
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