Yakult, who won the number one spot in Japan for the first time in 20 years in professional baseball, announced the coaching team for next season, and 36-year-old catcher Motohiro Shima has been appointed as an assistant coach.
Yakult announced the coaching team for next season on the 8th.
Of these, catcher Shima has been appointed as an assistant coach who also serves as a player.
36-year-old Shima joined Rakuten in 2007, and in 2013 contributed to the team's first Japanese team as a catcher.
He has played for Yakult since last season and has only played 17 games this season, but he has supported the team as a spiritual pillar.
Shima said, "I thought it was difficult, but I wanted to take on the challenge. The year after I became the best in Japan at Rakuten was the lowest, so I would like to discuss such experiences and work on it. 100% as a player and a coach. I want to collide with the power of. "
In addition, coach Ryuji Miyade, who served as head coach for two years next season, will be in charge of the batting coach of the second army.
Then, Yuichi Matsumoto, who was the batting coach of the 1st army this season, will be appointed as the operational coach, and will support Shingo Takatsu in terms of tactics.