Major League Yankees Tanaka "Comfort on the Mound" 15:12, July 15
Major League Baseball Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka had the first meeting after being hit by a head while practicing camp on the 4th of this month. "It's strong," he said.
Pitcher Tanaka of the Yankees participated in the camp that started on the 4th at the Yankee Stadium in New York, but during the practice to play against the batter on the first day, he was hit with a hit ball on the right side of the head and was diagnosed with mild concussion. ..
Currently, I am working on a menu to return to full-fledged pitching practice, held a conference on the 14th, and responded to the press coverage.
Pitcher Tanaka answered "I have no symptoms" when asked if there are any symptoms of concussion. I think so. I think everything is working so far."
Regarding the fear of hitting a ball on the head, "I can not imagine at present. When I face a batter, I may be afraid, but I think it's fine."
For the 60-game season, he said, "I have the strongest feeling that I will take steps firmly and return to the mound at the moment."
Also, regarding playing in the United States while the spread of new coronavirus infection continues, ``It was not an easy decision, but I decided to do it myself, so I want to do my job firmly,'' he said. Did.
Pitcher Tanaka is expected to resume pitching practice in the bullpen in the future, but Aaron Boone predicts he will not be in time for the opening.