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...
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.
gave struck
I struck out twice, and I gave up a two-run homer.
maybe tired
Maybe I look tired to him, but I'm not tired.
flying mound open pitches situation
That was the one situation we didn't want to see. I went to the mound because Jarrod was flying open and his pitches were sailing.
games meetings
We have meetings like that after games in Japan. We have many of them sometimes.
exactly feelings higher
I don't know what exactly is the word, but all my feelings are at a higher state.
establish imagine job learn opening prove starting
I can't imagine starting on opening day. My first job is to be a part of the team. To do that, I have to learn to communicate with the pitchers. I have to establish myself. I have to prove myself.
interest respect seattle sign
Seattle had interest in me first. Out of respect for them, I wanted to sign here.
knew left
When I left the base, I already knew I was out.
hit seen television
I've seen him many times on television. I don't think I could hit him.
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 quick relax release
I know he's a very quick guy. I just had to relax and release the ball quickly.
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.
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.