Professional baseball Orix ace, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, has revealed his voluntary training, and has been selected as a representative for the WBC = World Baseball Classic in March. I spoke with enthusiasm.
Until last season, Yamamoto won four starting pitcher titles for the first time in history, including the most wins and best ERA for the second year in a row, and was also selected as the MVP of the Pacific League for the second year in a row.
In addition, he has been selected as a member of the Japanese national team for the WBC, which will start in March this year.
On the 27th, pitcher Yamamoto released his voluntary training at a team facility in Konohana Ward, Osaka.
During practice, he used the official WBC balls one by one, played catch while checking his weight shift when pitching, and loosened up his body. I was there.
Yamamoto is said to be modifying his form for this season, such as changing the height at which he raises his leg when pitching.
Pitcher Yamamoto expressed his strong determination, saying, "Last year, I experienced the best in Japan, and everyone was happy and I felt a sense of accomplishment, so I want to fight for the best in Japan as a team."
Regarding the WBC, he said, "I'm looking forward to gaining experience in high-level matches and improving my level as a player. It's an important and special tournament, so I want to aim for the best in the world and do my best to help the team." I talked about my intentions.