Former Mariners' INF Apparently Could Be Headed For Television Job... in Canada

Apparently Munenori Kawasaki could be headed for television fame North of the Border.

July 21, 2012; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Seattle Mariners shortstop Munenori Kawasaki (61) hits a single in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Seattle Mariners defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports / Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Could former Seattle Mariners' infielder Munenori Kawasaki be headed for a television screen near you?

Apparently so, according to Blue Jays Today on social media:

Munenori Kawasaki recently visited the Canadian embassy and implied he may want to work in TV at some point in Canada

Imagine this guy calling #BlueJays games

Munenori Kawasaki recently visited the Canadian embassy and implied he may want to work in TV at some point in Canada 👀

Imagine this guy calling #BlueJays games 😂 pic.twitter.com/po0TakjvJ6

— Blue Jays Today (@TodayJays) May 24, 2024

The 42-year-old former infielder is generally regarded as well-liked with a good personality, so he just may be a fit for television down the line.

After playing in Japan, Kawasaki made his major league debut in 2012 at the age of 30. He started with the Mariners, staying for just one season, before going to Toronto for two and the Cubs for two more.

With the M's in 2012, he hit just .192 with seven RBI. He played in 61 games and posted a .257 on-base percentage. He was released by the Mariners after just one the season before signing with Toronto.

With the Jays, he played in 96 and 82 games, respectively over the next two years. Lifetime, he was just a .237 hitter in the major leagues. He never appeared in the playoffs.

With a solid international resume, Kawasaki was a two-time Gold Medalist at the World Baseball Classic, representing Japan in both 2006 and 2009. During his career in the NPB, he was a 3x Japan Series champion, an eight-time All-Star, a two-time Gold Glover and the Pacific League hits leader in 2004.

As for the current Mariners, they'll take on the Washington Nationals on Friday night with first pitch coming at 3:45 p.m. PT.

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