In response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami , Daisuke gave a charitable donation of $ 1 million to the Japanese Red Cross via the Red Sox Foundation . " Our efforts on the field are dedicated to all who are suffering from this catastrophe . We are in this together , so we must overcome tragedy together . " Matsuzaka said in a video message . He joined with the 3 other Red Sox pitchers , team captain Jason Varitek , and other members of the Red Sox staff to collect fan donations at the gates of two spring training games at City of Palms Park , where they collected more than $ 4,600 in fan donations
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Daisuke Matsuzaka