Shintaro Fujinami, a professional baseball pitcher who was decided to serve as the opening pitcher for the first time in his ninth year as a professional baseball player, responded to an interview on the 9th, saying, "I was most surprised. I talked about.
At the end of last season, pitcher Fujinami showed signs of recovery, such as turning to a middle pitcher and marking his fastest 162km, and continued to make vigorous adjustments at the spring camp, throwing 12 innings in the actual battle so far. I was raising one goal and the condition.
On the 7th, after practicing at Koshien Stadium, pitcher Fujinami was contacted by director Yano, who was on an expedition, and was informed that he had been selected as the opening pitcher.
Pitcher Fujinami said, "I was most surprised because I had no idea about the opening pitcher. I am still surprised and uncomfortable."
And before the match on the 9th, when I talked directly with Director Yano, "Oyama is the captain, Chikamoto is the chairman of the player, and I hope you will pull the strong Tigers in your generation. "I'm doing it."
Pitcher Fujinami was enthusiastic, saying, "The opening pitcher is the face of the team and is also responsible. Since I was selected, I would like to throw a pitch that gives the team momentum and show the result."
Hanshin will face Yakult in the season opener at Jingu Stadium on the 26th of this month.