Growing up Quotes by Masahiro Tanaka

I really didn't have one particular athlete I liked growing up.

— Masahiro Tanaka

I don't look at myself as one of the best pitchers in the world.

— Masahiro Tanaka

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

— Masahiro Tanaka

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

— Masahiro Tanaka

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…

— Masahiro Tanaka

I do want to learn the way to do it over here. I'm not really looking to just go about my way and do…

— Masahiro Tanaka

I give everything I have every time I take the ball. With that, I also know that there will always be a risk of…

— Masahiro Tanaka

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.

— Masahiro Tanaka

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

— Masahiro Tanaka

I just go into a game and try to look at the situation and what needs to be done. I try to execute.

— Masahiro Tanaka