interview
from the 2001 Official YearbookWhich pitcher are you most anxious to face? "I am anxious to
face them all but in reality I 'm most looking forward to (Boston's) Pedro Martinez. He
was with the Major Leaguye team that came to Japan in 1996, just before he became a
superstar. I'm anxious to see how much he has improved. And I'm anxious to see how much I
have improved against him."
Which big-league park are you most interested
in seeing? "The parks with the most history have the most interest for me. I'd
like to see Yankee Stadium, of course, and in Boston, Fenway Park.
Golf or baseball? "I love playing
baseball, but being here, I've been able to play golf every day. I ca't play in Japan
because every course has caddies.
