Joint voluntary training for new players of professional baseball DeNA has begun, and pitcher Kenta Kozono, who is in first place in the draft, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "I want to improve my condition so that I can be a member of the 1st army at the camp in February."
DeNA's joint voluntary training began at the 2nd army facility of the baseball team in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and all 9 new players including training players participated, including pitcher Kozono who joined the team from Municipal Wakayama High School in the first draft.
On the 8th of the first day, the new players trained in the indoor practice field in the morning, then went out to the ground after noon to practice, and Daisuke Miura, who visited the tour, said, "When I hit the wall today. Please do not forget to start your professional life as your current feelings will definitely help you. "
After that, the players loosened their bodies by running, etc., and in the catch ball, pitcher Kozono threw a maximum distance of about 60 meters with about 70% of the force while being aware that he would stand firmly with his right foot. rice field.
Director Miura expressed his expectation about pitcher Kozono, saying, "I was nervous and strong, but I could see the intention to throw in a well-balanced manner. I felt that I was looking forward to the future again."
In addition, pitcher Kozono was enthusiastic, "I was nervous because I couldn't be seen by so many people in practice. I want to improve my condition so that I can be a member of the 1st army at the camp in February."