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...
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.
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.
knew left
When I left the base, I already knew I was out.
against hurts knuckle sore touch
It hurts when I touch the knuckle against anything. It may be sore in the morning. We'll see. I think I should be able to play tomorrow.
gone hit late mistake realized slow
I think it was a mistake on my first step. I was late in determining it was a hit so I got a slow start. If I realized that it was a hit immediately I could have gone to third.
club committed japanese leagues major money players pressure success
I put pressure on myself. The money the club has committed to me because of my success in Japan, the success of Japanese players in the major leagues - yes, I feel pressure.
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.
learn time
In two months, I think I've had enough time to learn them.
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.
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.
ball box hit home results seeing thinking
I don't necessarily go up to the batter's box thinking I want to hit a home run. I've been seeing the ball really well, but I didn't want to make any excuses. So when the results are good, it's satisfying.
confidence confident good pitch pitcher throwing
The first thing is to find out what kind of pitch the pitcher has confidence in throwing. He must be confident in what he is throwing to make it a good pitch.