Japanese baseball player, Shun Yamaguchi, recently made headlines when he was traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the San Francisco Giants. In a recent interview, Yamaguchi reflected on his time in Toronto and the positive impact it had on his family.

Yamaguchi, who goes by the nickname “Kikuchi,” joined the Blue Jays in 2019 after playing several seasons in Japan. The transition to a new country and a new team was not easy, but Kikuchi and his family quickly found their footing in Toronto.

One of the things that stood out to Kikuchi was the warm welcome he received from his teammates and the fans. He spoke highly of the Blue Jays organization and the city of Toronto, noting that everyone made him feel at home from day one.

But perhaps the biggest highlight for Kikuchi was the positive impact the move had on his family. His wife and children quickly settled into their new surroundings, making friends and exploring all that Toronto has to offer. Kikuchi’s children even started attending school in Toronto, where they thrived academically and socially.

Kikuchi also praised the support system he found in Toronto, both within the Blue Jays organization and in the community. He spoke of the friendships he formed with his teammates and the bond they shared on and off the field. Kikuchi also mentioned the kindness of the fans, who always showed up to games to cheer him on.

Overall, Kikuchi’s time in Toronto was a positive experience for him and his family. While he is sad to leave behind the friends and memories he made in Toronto, Kikuchi is excited for the next chapter of his career with the San Francisco Giants.

As he prepares to embark on this new journey, Kikuchi will always look back fondly on his time in Toronto and the impact it had on his family. The city may be far from Japan, but for Kikuchi, it will always hold a special place in his heart.