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Jojima singles in opener against Angels

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima singles to left in the seventh inning in a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 14.

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Minnesota Twins beats Seattle Mariners 6-5

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Minnesota Twins' Brian Buscher (L) slides home with the winning run in the ninth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Metrodome in Minneapolis on April 7. At right is Mariners' catcher Kenji Jojima. The Twins won 6-5.

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Jojima sees big money in Hawks' new deal, now 4th richest

FUKUOKA, Japan - Kenji Jojima, a catcher for the Pacific League baseball club Softbank Hawks, smiles during a press conference in Fukuoka on Dec. 28 after signing a new single-year contract worth 500 million yen with the team.

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(2)Jojima sees big money in Hawks' new deal, now 4th richest

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks catcher Kenji Jojima smiles as he gets into his car after signing a new single-year contract worth 500 million yen with the Pacific League club on Dec. 28. He became the fourth-highest-paid Japanese player in national baseball history.

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Jojima homers, doubles twice in Mariners win

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima smiles in the dugout after having one of his most prolific outings of the season on Aug. 20. He drove in three runs with a homer and a pair of doubles to help the Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 9-4 at Metro Dome for their fourth straight victory. (MLB)

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Jojima homers, doubles twice in Mariners win

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima hits an RBI double to left in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Metro Dome on Aug. 20. Jojima drove in three runs with a homer and a pair of doubles to help the Mariners beat the Twins 9-4 for their fourth straight victory. (MLB)

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Jojima delivers in clutch for Mariners

SEATTLE, United States - Kenji Jojima is elated after singling in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning as the Seattle Mariners came back from an early 3-0 deficit to beat the Chicago White Sox 7-5 at Safeco Field on Aug. 18.

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Jojima homer helps Seattle beat Boston

SEATTLE, United States - Kenji Jojima hit his 12th homer of the season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 3. The Mariners beat the Red Sox 7-4.

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Jojima practices batting in training camp

GINOZA, Japan - Former major leaguer and now Hanshin Tigers catcher Kenji Jojima begins batting practice in the club's training camp in Ginoza, Okinawa Prefecture, on Feb. 3, 2010.

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Tigers' catcher Jojima begins spring training for 2010 season

GINOZA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers catcher Kenji Jojima (R) stretches during a spring training session in the village of Ginoza, Okinawa Prefecture, on Feb. 1, 2010. Jojima has returned to Japanese baseball after four seasons with the Seattle Mariners.

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Hanshin catcher Jojima starts workout

SASEBO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers catcher Kenji Jojima throws a ball during a workout in his hometown of Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Jan. 9, 2010. Jojima who left the Seattle Mariners the previous season started practicing prior to the formal start of the club's spring training.

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Hanshin catcher Jojima starts workout

SASEBO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers catcher Kenji Jojima (C) works out in his hometown of Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Jan. 9, 2010. Jojima who left the Seattle Mariners the previous season started practicing prior to the formal start of the club's spring training.

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Hanshin catcher Jojima starts workout

SASEBO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers catcher Kenji Jojima works out in his hometown of Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Jan. 9, 2010. Jojima who left the Seattle Mariners the previous season started practicing prior to the formal start of the club's spring training.

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Hanshin catcher Jojima starts workout

SASEBO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers catcher Kenji Jojima works out in his hometown of Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Jan. 9, 2010. Jojima who left the Seattle Mariners the previous season started practicing prior to the formal start of the club's spring training.

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Jojima signs 4-year deal with Hanshin

OSAKA, Japan - Former Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima speaks at a news conference at a hotel in Osaka on Nov. 13, 2009 after signing a four-year, 2 billion yen contract with the Central League baseball club Hanshin Tigers.

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Jojima signs 4-year deal with Hanshin

OSAKA, Japan - Former Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima (R) shakes hands with Akinobu Mayumi, manager of the Hanshin Tigers, during a press conference at a hotel in Osaka on Nov. 13, 2009. Jojima signed a four-year, 2 billion yen contract with the Central League baseball club.

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Jojima signs 4-year deal with Hanshin

OSAKA, Japan - Former Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima poses wearing a Hanshin Tigers's cap and shirt during a press conference at a hotel on Osaka on Nov. 13, 2009. Jojima signed a four-year, 2 billion yen contract with the Central League baseball club.

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Jojima agrees to join Hanshin Tigers

FUKUOKA, Japan - Kenji Jojima speaks to reporters at a hotel in Fukuoka on Oct. 27, 2009, after he agreed to join the Hanshin Tigers following a second round of talks with the Central League club. The 33-year-old catcher last week exercised an opt-out clause in his contract with the Seattle Mariners to return to Japan after injuries and lack of production limited him to 71 games this past season and 112 games in 2008.

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Seattle Mariners' Jojima homers against L.A. Angels

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima homers to left-center off Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver in the third inning of a game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 9, 2009. Jojima went 2-for-4 but the Mariners lost 3-6.

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Seattle's Jojima blasts homer vs Oakland

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima watches a two-run homer he hit in the fourth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland on Sept. 3, 2009. The Mariners won 7-4.

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Seattle's Jojima blasts homer vs Oakland

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima hits a two-run homer in the fourth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland on Sept. 3, 2009. The Mariners won 7-4.

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Ichiro joins team for first time in 9 games

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (C) celebrates with catcher Kenji Jojima (L) the team's 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field on Sept. 1. Ichiro went 2-for-4 in his return after missing eight games with a calf strain.

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Seattle Mariners' Jojima 1-for-3 against Kansas City Royals

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima hits a single to center in the second inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 30. Jojima went 1-for-3 and the Mariners lost 0-3.

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Seattle's Jojima hits homer vs Yankees

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima homers against the New York Yankees in the eighth inning of a game at Safeco Field in Seattle on Aug. 16. The Mariners won 10-3.

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Jojima homer lifts Seattle to victory over White Sox

SEATTLE, United States - Kenji Jojima (C) strikes a pose as he arrives back at home plate after hitting a two-run homer in the sixth to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 6-4 win over the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field on Aug. 10.

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Jojima homer lifts Seattle to victory over White Sox

SEATTLE, United States - Kenji Jojima hits a two-run homer in the sixth to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 6-4 win over the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field on Aug. 10.

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Seattle catcher Jojima hits single vs Yankees

NEW YORK, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima hits a single to center in the second inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 2. The Mariners won 8-4.

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Mariners' Jojima hits homer against Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - The Seattle Mariners' Kenji Jojima hits a homer over the left-field fence in the second inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on May 25. Jojima left the game in the third inning because he broke his toe during the first inning. The Mariners lost 1-6.

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Ichiro hits 2 homers to lead Mariners over Red Sox

SEATTLE, the United States - The Seattle Mariners' Kenji Jojima hits a single to the left field during the sixth inning in the game against the Boston Red Sox at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on May 15.

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Jojima hits score-tying double against Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima hits a score-tying double in the seventh of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark on May 12.

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Jojima goes 1-for-4 against Rangers

SEATTLE, United States - The Seattle Mariners' Kenji Jojima doubles to left in the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field on May 4. He went 1-for-4 in a 6-5 defeat to the Rangers.

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Jojima homers against Athletics

SEATTLE, United States - The Seattle Mariners' Kenji Jojima (C) is congratulated by teammates at the bench after hitting a homer in the ninth inning to tie the score with the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field on May 3.

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Jojima homers against Athletics

SEATTLE, United States - The Seattle Mariners' Kenji Jojima raises his hand after hitting a homer in the ninth inning to tie the score with the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field on May 3. The Mariners won 8-7 after 15 innings.

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Jojima homers against Athletics

SEATTLE, United States - The Seattle Mariners' Kenji Jojima homers in the ninth inning to tie the score with the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field on May 3. The Mariners won 8-7 after 15 innings.

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Seattle Mariners beat Minnesota Twins 6-1 in opening game

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima (C) and his teammates celebrate their 6-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins in their opening game at Metrodome in Minneapolis on April 6.

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Mariners Jojima goes 1-for-3 in opening game against Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima watches his single hit to center in the eighth inning of an opening game against the Minnesota Twins at Metrodome in Minneapolis on April 6. Jojima went 1-for-3 as the Mariners won 6-1.

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Japanese players in MLB

PEORIA, United States - Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Jojima hits a solo homer over the left-field fence in the seventh inning of a preseason game against the Kansas City Royals in Peoria, Arizona, on March 29.

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Ichiro lifts Japan over S. Korea for 2nd straight WBC

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan catcher Kenji Jojima reacts after throwing out a runner trying to steal second base in the sixth inning in the World Baseball Classic final against South Korea at Dodger Stadium on March 23. Japan beat South Korea 5-3 to win its second straight WBC title.

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Japan beats S. Korea 5-3 to win 2nd straight WBC title

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan catcher Kenji Jojima (C) runs to pitcher Yu Darvish after the Japanese closer struck out South Korea's Jeong Keun Woo in the 10th inning of the World Baseball Classic final at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles to give Japan its second straight WBC title.

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Japan beats S. Korea 5-3 to win 2nd straight WBC title

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan closer Yu Darvish (11) and catcher Kenji Jojima celebrate after striking out South Korea's Jeong Keun Woo in the 10th inning of the World Baseball Classic final at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles to give Japan its second straight WBC title.

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Japan vs. S. Korea in WBC final at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma (L) talks with catcher Kenji Jojima after Iwakuma retired all three batters of South Korea in the first inning of their World Baseball Classic final at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23.

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Japan beats U.S. 9-4 to set up WBC final vs. S. Korea

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan's catcher Kenji Jojima (L) hands Yu Darvish the ball after the Japanese closer struck out the United States' Adam Dunn in the ninth inning to win the World Baseball Classic semifinal at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 22.

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Japan vs U.S. in WBC semifinal game in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan's Atsunori Inaba (R) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring on an RBI sacrifice fly by Kenji Jojima in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 22.

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Japan vs U.S. in WBC semifinal game in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan catcher Kenji Jojima (L) talks with starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka after Matsuzaka gave up a solo homer to United States Brian Roberts in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 22.

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Japan vs U.S. in WBC semifinal game in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan catcher Kenji Jojima watches his sacrifice fly to right in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 22.

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Japan eliminates Cuba, clinches WBC semifinal berth

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma (R) signals a job well done with catcher Kenji Jojima (L) after throwing six innings with no runs in a game against Cuba in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 18. Japan beat Cuba 5-0, advancing to the semifinals.

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Japan on brink of WBC elimination after loss to S. Korea

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan catcher Kenji Jojima (R) reacts after striking out in the seventh inning of a game against South Korea in the World Baseball Classic second round at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 17. Jojima was ordered out of the game for leaving his bat at the box with another batter to come.

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Japan on brink of WBC elimination after loss to S. Korea

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan pitcher Yu Darvish (L) heads to the bench after allowing three runs to South Korea in the first inning of their game in the World Baseball Classic second round at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 17. At right is catcher Kenji Jojima.

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Japan beats S. Korea 14-2 in WBC Pool A game in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's catcher Kenji Jojima hits a two-run homer over the left-field fence in the sixth inning against South Korea in a first round game of Pool A in the 2009 World Baseball Classic tournament at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7.

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Japan beats China 4-0 in WBC Pool A opener in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's set-up man Masahiro Tanaka (R) and catcher Kenji Jojima smile after Tanaka held China scoreless the seventh inning of the opening game of the first round of Pool A in the 2009 World Baseball Classic tournament at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 5. Japan won 4-0.