Masahiro Tanaka quotes:

I watch golf, just looking at the pros, and I'm in awe of how they play. Not one particular player - maybe all the players.

I give everything I have every time I take the ball. With that, I also know that there will always be a risk of injury when playing this game that I love.

I do feel very honored to get all this attention. Basically, what I need to do is to go out there and perform. That's what I'm intending to do.

For me, it's just going up on the mound and trying to get outs.

Every time I take the mound, I try to win. So that's what I'm trying to do.

I don't speak English, so I'll just have to win the trust and confidence of the fans with my performance on the field.