YOKOHAMA -- When it's time to hang up his spikes, he wants to be known as Mr. Hiroshima.

News photo Carp Outfielder Shigenobu Shima strikes a "Godzilla" pose, guaranteed to strike fear into any pitcher facing him. Known as "Red Godzilla" because of shared traits with Hideki Matsui, Shima is beloved by his fans. YOSHIAKI MIURA PHOTO

Halfway there since birth, Mr. Shima -- Carp outfielder Shigenobu Shima -- will answer to "Red Godzilla" in the meantime.