Kenji Johjima
Kenji Johjima
Kenji Johjima/ˈdʒoʊdʒiːmə/ is a Japanese former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for four years with the Seattle Mariners in the American League, then returned to Japan and played for the Hanshin Tigers...
knew left
When I left the base, I already knew I was out.
good half time
When I don't say anything, it's not a good pitch. Over half the time today, I didn't say anything.
ball catcher pitcher time
The pitcher has to get the catcher the ball quickly. I don't know what the time (to the plate) was, but it was quick.
games meetings
We have meetings like that after games in Japan. We have many of them sometimes.
hit seen television
I've seen him many times on television. I don't think I could hit him.
good opening result satisfied
It was a very good opening day, but the result just wasn't right. I can't say I'm satisfied with today's result.
barrier game government language pitchers talk
Everyone said the language barrier was one of the issues. But when the game starts, I know how it's played. So all the conversations with the pitchers are something I know. It's not like we're going to talk about the government out there on the mound.
decided drink eager gain heard jamie likes pitchers talk trust understand
I want to talk with the pitchers to gain trust. Even if they don't understand what I say, they'll know I'm eager to communicate. I've heard (starting pitcher) Jamie Moyer likes wine, so I've decided to drink wine, too.
feels good happy help hits three
I'm very happy with today's results. It feels good to get three hits and help the team.
assuming might
I'm assuming I might look tired. If I look tired, that might be my fault.
ball quick relax release
I know he's a very quick guy. I just had to relax and release the ball quickly.
bowl definitely fans games happy heard signing super support week
I heard that the Super Bowl is only a week away, so yes, I'm very happy to see so many fans here, especially so many kids. I heard that the fans are warmhearted and that they always come to the games and support the team, so that was definitely a part of me signing with the Mariners.