Masahiro Tanaka, who returned to professional baseball Rakuten from the major leagues, said on the 20th that he would go up to the mound of the actual battle in Japan for the first time in eight years, "I think that various gaps will come out naturally, but the feeling I want to check the feel, "he said.
Pitcher Tanaka, who returned to Rakuten, started in a practice match with Nippon Ham on the 20th, two weeks after joining the 1st Army camp in Kin Town, Okinawa Prefecture, and depending on the number of balls, 1 I plan to throw innings or 2 innings.
On the 19th, when the whole practice was off, I adjusted it with a light catch ball with other pitchers on the ground in Kin Town.
Pitcher Tanaka, who was interviewed by the press, said, "I'm tired, but the adjustment itself is going well, and I'm doing what I envisioned. I want to check the feeling and feel, "he said.
Also, regarding Japanese balls and mounds, which are said to be different from the major leagues, he said, "It's not perfect yet, but I think we can gradually respond."
The boarding on the 20th is the mound of the actual battle in Japan for the first time in eight years since 2013, which led Rakuten to become the first team in Japan.
Regarding this, "I'm not conscious of it honestly because I'm still preparing, but I will wear Rakuten uniforms and throw them to the other team, so I think that my feelings will change on that day. Everyone I hope you enjoy it. "