The 8th is the final day of the second course of professional baseball Lotte's camp on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa.
Draft 1st place rookie catcher Ko Matsukawa played an active part in offense and defense by hitting a two-base hit and blocking stealing in practical training.
In the morning, Matsukawa received the ball of pitcher Naoya Masuda, who is also a senior at the same municipal Wakayama High School, at the bullpen for the first time.
Matsukawa skillfully caught a changing ball such as a slider or sinker thrown by pitcher Masuda even if it bounced, and there was a scene where pitcher Masuda called out as a "nice catcher" and also gave the referee a strike zone. After confirming, he showed a calm appearance that was not like a newcomer.
Pitcher Masuda commented on Matsukawa, "I thought I was good at catching because I didn't think I was a rookie just after graduating from high school."
Also, from the afternoon, a real-life seat batting was held, and Matsukawa appealed to the offense and defense by hitting a two-base hit on the light in batting and recording the stolen base prevention twice in the defense.
Director Iguchi said, "The average value is high for everything. There is a feeling that it is likely to grow further, and if it goes on like this, there may be one opening army, so now it is showing good things." ..
Matsukawa was enthusiastic, "I think that the results are really required from here, so I want to make a strong appeal there."