Hideki Matsui
Hideki Matsui
Hideki Matsuiis a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who played baseball in Japan and the United States. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth12 June 1974
CityIshikawa, Japan
joe
It's getting better. I told Joe I could play. It's up to him.
pitch took
I took the pitch because I thought it was a ball.
baseball classic decision difficult event prepare time year
An event like the baseball classic is very important for baseball. This time of year is a very important time to prepare for the season. It was a very difficult decision for me, but I have no regrets.
bit time
For me, personally, ... I'd like a little bit more time to prepare.
decision satisfied
I'm satisfied with my decision and have been able to get my preparation here. I have no regrets.
again happy pinstripes wear
I'm very happy to be able to come back, wear the pinstripes again and play in that uniform.
beyond goes popularity
If popularity goes down, then it goes down. It can't be helped. It's beyond my control.
bat swing telling
He's telling me to just relax, ... and swing the bat your own way.
knowing respect senior
He's my senior and I respect him. Knowing that and having to make that decision, it was very difficult.
both club country fans hoping ideal oh understand
I know that it would be ideal to play for both club and country and I understand that Sadaharu Oh and the fans were hoping I would do that.
new-york yankees fans
I love New York. I love the Yankees. I love the fans here.
winning journey yankees
My first and foremost goal when I joined the Yankees was to win the world championship. Certainly, it's been a long road and very difficult journey. But I'm just happy that after all these years we were able to win and reach the goal that I had come here for.
trying approach ups-and-downs
What I try to do is don't have any ups and downs. I emphasize taking the same approach.
baseball lonely player
I'm a baseball player. Not being able to play baseball certainly was a lonely thing.