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

- 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 pla…

- 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'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

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

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

- Hideki Matsui

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

- 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. B…

- Hideki Matsui

I love New York, I love the Yankees, I love the fans here.

- Hideki Matsui