The Nichinan Camp in Hiroshima is the last day of the 1st course of professional baseball.

Team advisor Hiroki Kuroda sent advice to the pitchers based on his own experience.

Mr. Kuroda, who entered the campsite on the 4th, joined the pitchers in a jersey on the 5th and called out, "If you have any questions, please ask them. I want to support everyone."



Among them, Japanese representative pitcher Ryoji Kuribayashi, who practices with the official WBC ball, said that the ball is slippery and feels large, and that the official ball is the same as the ball in the major leagues. I asked if you changed the



In response to this, Mr. Kuroda said from his own experience of gradually changing the grip after going to the major leagues, "If you suddenly change the grip, it will feel uncomfortable." was



In addition, Mr. Kuroda gave advice to young pitchers on how to think about the type of pitch to throw for each count and how to hold a breaking ball.



Mr. Kuroda said, "I'm grateful to be involved with the Carp. While I'm on the ground, I want to be asked a lot of questions and answer from my drawer."



Coach Arai Takahiro said, "I have nothing but expectations for Mr. Kuroda. He is a wonderful role model, so I want the players to listen openly and without hesitation for their own growth."