Former Toronto Blue Jays fan fave Kawasaki drops legendary line in hilarious interview

Former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Munenori Kawasaki is still the exact same guy fans in Canada fell in love with.

Kawasaki, who spent parts of three seasons with the Blue Jays from 2013 to 2015, was not much more than a depth option during his time in Toronto. That said, his iconic interviews made him a household name.

Despite having last appeared in the MLB in 2016, the 44-year-old Kawasaki continues to play.

In fact, he was able to help lead the Mid East Falcons to a Baseball United championship on Sunday, winning the first-ever MVP of the league final, deemed the United Series.

The MVP of the first ever United Series: MUNENORI KAWASAKI! @52munekawasaki pic.twitter.com/NcKm1VFLUk

— Baseball United (@BaseballUnited) December 14, 2025

And, in typical Kawasaki, he gave a legendary interview afterward.

"The best. The best," Kawasaki said. "My favourite. My memory! Wow!

"Next year, I am 45 years old. I want to try [to play]. I will try my best. I have bananas. I have bananas. No problem. I'm ready, okay? See you next year! I love you guys. Monkey never cramps!"

United Series MVP at 44 🍌🏆
Munenori Kawasaki after winning the championship:
“This moment. The best.”
“My favorite memory.”

Next year he’ll be 45 — and he says:
“I’m gonna try my best. I have banana. No problem.” ⚾🌍@52munekawasaki@BaseballUnited@YakyuCosmo pic.twitter.com/RT01cyR2ZD

— World Baseball Network (@WorldBaseball_) December 15, 2025

This somewhat odd yet hilarious response is the exact reason fans in Toronto quickly fell in love with Kawasaki. It was always evident just how much he enjoyed playing baseball, and the passion he brings both on the field and in his interviews helps show that.

With Kawasaki essentially guaranteeing a return for the 2026 season, Blue Jays fans should expect to see another legendary interview or two surface from one of baseball's most exuberant personalities.