Sadaharu Oh Quotes

"I believe this team is probably the strongest team Japan ever had against Cuba. We can show a great performance against Cuba on Monday. Win or lose we'll play with a lot of heart and a lot of pride."

"The opponents and I are really one. My strength and skills only half of the equation. The other half is theirs. An opponent is someone whose strength joined to yours creates a certain result."

"The style of baseball between Cuba and Japan is very similar. The way they played the game (against the Dominican Republic) was more like the Japanese style than the American style. When we meet them, the game will be played in a very similar way, with a lot of speed and a lot of schemes."

"I will take up the post for not only Japan but also the development of baseball in the world. I would like to create the best possible team."

"We have a saying in Japan - third time comes truth."

"Ichiro had been perceived in the media to be selfish but through his participation and commitment in this tournament, I think his popularity will only increase with the fans."

"We didn't score when we had chances to which hurt. We will want to take revenge next time."

"In the past when the Cuban team was using the metal bats, we surely had a different style of baseball. But nowadays, the style of baseball between Cuba and Japan are very similar. So when we meet them, the game will be played in a very similar way, with a lot of speed and a lot of schemes in the game."