Nippon-Ham Camp Arihara confirms form with first bullpen February 2 22:37
At the camp in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, professional baseball / Nippon Ham, Kohei Arihara aiming for the opening pitcher entered the bullpen for the first time and threw 30 balls while checking the form such as the movement of putting weight on the axle feet .
Arihara, who won the most wins for the first time with 15 wins last season, is aiming to be the opening pitcher of this season and to be the Japan representative for the Tokyo Olympics.
On the second day of the camp, on the second day of the camp, to check the form for full-fledged pitching from the 2nd course, first entered the bullpen and threw 30 balls including the curve with the catcher standing up, I was checking the movement of putting weight.
Arihara pitcher, who informed the team of his intention to take on a major league challenge in December last year, has become the captain of the pitchers, and is expected to be even more active.
On the other hand, 19-year-old Manami Nakamasa, who has participated in the first army camp for the first time in the field in the second year, has been doing well.
In the defensive practice, the coach repeatedly received instructions on how to take the ball and the basic actions of throwing, but in free batting, he hit 10 home runs and appealed his character.
Nippon Ham Arihara "First, leave your own results"
Nippon Ham's pitcher, Kohei Arihara, said, `` If you have any problems or are worried about a young player, I would like to send you advice, but first think about leaving your own results. I want to. "
He said, "In order for the team to win, the first half of the pennant race is important. We want to make adjustments so that we can play in perfect condition from the first match."