Shohei Kato, a professional baseball player who won a trade from Lotte to strengthen the batting line, held an enrollment meeting in Nagoya city and said, "I want to play as hard as I can to win the championship and become the best in Japan." Said enthusiasm.
Outfielder Kato is 30 years old from Saitama prefecture.
A wide-angle switch hitter, he won the top hitter in the Eastern League of the 2nd army last season, and has a good reputation for speed and defense.
Kato held a press conference at Vantelin Dome Nagoya on the 16th, saying, "I think I have to hit first. Then I want to show my good side of legs and defense. Chunichi will win the championship and become the best in Japan. I want to play as hard as I can. "
The jersey number is now "52", which was assigned by catcher Takuma Kato, who transferred to Lotte by trade.
Manager Yoda, who was present at the press conference, said, "I think that he is a player who has a good run and defense, and in addition to a switch hitter, he has punching power, so I want him to demonstrate his talent." was doing.
After the press conference, Kato immediately participated in the practice of the 1st Army and practiced batting and defense with new teammates.