Pro Baseball Golden Glove Award Uchikawa won first prize in 19th year, November 28, 16:54
An award ceremony for the Golden Glove Award given to players with excellent defense in professional baseball was held, and Softbank Seichi Uchikawa, who won the first prize in 19th year, “I am full of excitement,” he said.
The Golden Grab Award Ceremony was held at a hotel in Tokyo on the 28th, and a golden trophy shaped like a glove or mitt used by each player was presented.
In the Pacific League, the most popular four players were selected from the softbank that became Japan's No. 3 for the third consecutive year. Of these, the first player, Uchikawa, recorded the error-free defense rate of 100% throughout the season, the slowest 19th year ever It was the first award.
At the award ceremony, Uchikawa said, “I had the award that I had dreamed of, and I was full of excitement and excitement. I want to do my best to call it here next year with encouragement.”
Also, Lotte outfielder Takashi Kanno, who was also the first recipient of the Pacific League in the 10th year, said, “It was an injured and fulfilling year. I want to play next year to win.” It was.
On the other hand, in the SE League, two of the giants who won the league championship for the first time in five years were selected, and Hayato Sakamoto, who also won the league MVP, said, “I'm glad that I thought I could get it. It was a satisfying season because I was able to win the award personally. "
Uchikawa "I didn't give up saying that I have no connection"
Seiichi Uchikawa, 37-year-old Softbank, who won the first prize in the 19th year, said, “The Golden Grab Award is an award that must be seen and evaluated by the viewers, so I am very happy that people around me recognize it.” I do n’t think I should have given up. ”I wo n’t give up because I think it ’s going to make my surroundings a bit harsh on my defense, so I ’d like to play hard so I ca n’t be ashamed of it. I want to work hard next year so that I can receive awards continuously.