Hideki Matsui Quotes & Sayings

The power of home run hitters in the majors is different from those here. It's probably difficult for me to match that power now. — Hideki Matsui

I love New York. I love the Yankees. I love the fans here. — Hideki Matsui

It's not like you can aim for a home run and hit a home run. — Hideki Matsui

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. — Hideki Matsui

It's important to find a team where you can be comfortable. I know there are a lot of high expectatons. — Hideki Matsui

I've been watching American baseball on television for a long time, but it was only in recent years that, realistically, I've been thinking about playing here. — Hideki Matsui

What I try to do is don't have any ups and downs. I emphasize taking the same approach. — Hideki Matsui

I'm a baseball player. Not being able to play baseball certainly was a lonely thing. — Hideki Matsui

I'm aware the fans in the U.S. can be less forgiving ... I'll just have to do my best to please them. — Hideki Matsui