Matt Murton breaks Ichiro's single season hit record in Tokyo, Japan

[TheBestboys4]

He was a nobody in the bigs his first time, but after watching him in Japan I think he should give the Majors another chance.

[bhawksaddict]

The Cubs should've kept him to play left field instead of Soriano.

[seanrulez1]

Matt Murton's cheer is my favorite.

[PIKACHUX13]

@seanrulez1 Im agree with you budy !!!! ...

[edwebo]

So cool. I'm going to a Yomiuri Giants vs. Hanshin Tigers game tonight at Koushien stadium. Very excited.

Retsugoooo!!! =D

[bigvato20]

Matt Murton, former Chicago Cub. Congrats MONEY MATT MURTON!

[filipinowhiteboy]

Oh man, You know if I had a choice, I'd rather play in japan. Every game must feel like an accomplishment for those players. Every game is like the World Series. I went to a game there and hugged somebody I didn't even know. That's how much the game is awesome there.

[redetrigan]

Looked this up after reading a piece on Murton on ESPN's site. He seems like a good guy.

[fluffynoses]

this is fucking awesome. this atmosphere seems wild and matt murton though he wasn't that great with my hometown team the Cubbies, I'm glad he's doing well somewhere else

and who says baseball is a boring sport? just listen to all those Japanese fans chanting and singing

[wasabiwild]

@fluffynoses oh yeah, and u know what? this occurred in Tokyo not Osaka where his team is. the fans sure did salute the guy.

[ticklemepink188]

I always looved Matt Murton. (:

I'm so glad he was able to grow as a player there! (:

[louiev2000]

Dont care if he sucked with the Cubs. If there's a place where you are treated like The Man, you would head there too. Congrats on Matt Murton. No big deal on Ichiro...he's headed to the Hall of Fame for being the 1st player to hit more than 200 in 10 seasons. Not Ichi's fault that the M's suck ass.

[silentkillah07]

Matt Murton sucked wit the Cubs...

[SMTP2008]

this guy is loved like a god by hanshin tigers fans. not only his batting skills, but also his charactor itself really impressed japanese fans.

[wasabiwild]

@SMTP2008 good point. his humble character was the key ingredient for his success. too bad the pennant ended little early though.

[craum2002]

Matt , God bless you ! I;m a cub fan, but here living in japan near yokohama, Congrets on the great things you have done in baseball and life!!!! Craig

[wasabiwild]

@craum2002 good for you. but you have Bret Harper now. it will be fun to watch how he does next season along with Murton and Brazell to name a few.