Munenori Kawasaki sang, danced and laughed his way into the hearts of Toronto Blue Jays faithful over the course of the past two seasons. While he has a respectable .327 on-base percentage with the Blue Jays, he’s definitely best-known for his off-field eccentricities.
He’s now set to re-join the Blue Jays in Toronto, where he’ll provide the team with infield insurance and, perhaps, some entertainment value.
Here’s a look back at the 33-year-old’s five most memorable moments from his rookie season in Toronto:
5. Catch with fans
These Chicago White Sox supporters got to play catch with a big leaguer before a game in the Windy City:
4. Oh Canada
Kawasaki frequently sings along to the national anthems, but this time he did so while also signings autographs:
3. Stadium dance
Kawasaki showed off some moves, dancing all over a baseball diamond in an ad for a Japanese beverage
2. “He is Canuck, eh!”
Kawasaki’s son, Issho, was born in Toronto, which means one thing. “He is Canuck, eh!”
1. Walk-off celebration
Kawasaki provided what was arguably the highlight of the Blue Jays’ 2013 season when he capped a walk-off hit with an even better post-game interview alongside Sportsnet’s Arash Madani and teammate Mark DeRosa:
