Lotte Aki Sasaki Japan national team manager Inaba face-to-face February 6 17:17
The professional baseball Lotte camp on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa started the second course on the 6th. Draft No. 1 rookie Aki Sasaki exchanged greetings with Japanese national coach Atsuki Inaba, who was visiting for inspection.
On the first day of the second camp, pitcher Sasaki arrived at the practice area at around 7:45 am
On the 6th, under the pitcher coach Rihito Yoshii, I sweated by playing catch balls with power at about the same distance as the home base from the mound for 3 minutes.
After this, pitcher Sasaki exchanged greetings with the Japanese national team manager Inaba, who was visiting the camps of each team. I have met Inaba since I was a member of the Japan National Team under the age of 18 in preparation for the international tournament, and since last August I have been told that I have become accustomed to the professional environment and take care of my body.
Manager Inaba commented on the impression of pitcher Sasaki, "I felt a little nervous, but I think it would be nice if I could be a little bit aware of the Japanese national team. I'm one of the people I want to look forward to, so I'd like to watch him warmly." I was
Sasaki said, "I'm glad I'm looking forward to it. I need to make a solid foundation now."