For the first time in the camp, we responded to interviews and practiced actual battles during the off period “Bullpen entered earlier than usual, and hitting also came live BP”
AngelsofShohei OhtaniOn the 18th (19th Japan time), the pitcher pitched the first bullpen in the camp in Tempe, Arizona, USA.Newly joined Nikkei IIIKurt Suzuki27 balls against the catcher. Recorded the fastest 90 miles (about 145 km). After the practice, I responded to the news report for the first time in the camp, saying, “The pitching comfort is getting better. The affected area is familiar and the pitching motion is better than last year. (Throwing) I think, “he said in response to the revival of dual wield during this season.[Maya Kotani]
He broke his right forearm early last season and only pitched two pitches last season. Pitcher rehabilitation started after the season. Off has been adjusted at a fast pace. “The bullpen came in earlier than usual, and I did live BP (actual practice) for hitting. I don’t do much before the camp, but there were many such practices,” he said. Surgery on the left knee in September 2019. During the last season, he was suffering from weight loss without training. “It was difficult to maintain my weight. I think it was tough. I’ve been practicing for a long time, so it feels like I’m shaking. My weight is back in 18 and 19 years.” Current weight 102 kg. The fighting body is returning to the dual wield revival.
In 2018, the first year, he won the Rookie of the Year award due to a dual wield whirlwind, but has been suffering from breakdowns for the past few years. Regarding the pressure and confidence to continue dual wielding, “I didn’t know how much I could do in the first year. There was no pressure and I had more fun. The results are only coming. I can’t do anything but do my best. I have no choice but to do it for a year and a year so that people will want to use it. ” Director Madon is also eager to continue dual wielding. “I wish I could communicate and improve it. I have no choice but to polish it in the actual battle. I think it would be better if I could polish it more and more.”
Before spring training, an agreement was reached with the team to avoid annual salary arbitration for two years at $ 8.5 million (about 892.5 million yen). “I think it’s been a year and a year, rather than how much money I’m talking about. First of all, I want to do it well this year, and I think I’ve had a good discussion in it. .. It seems good to say that we have made a fulfilling start both physically and mentally. (Maya Kotani / Masaya Kotani）
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