Pitcher Yu Darvish of the Major League Padres, who is the oldest representative of Japan in the WBC = World Baseball Classic next month, said he was prepared for the tournament, saying, "There is no need to worry."
Pitcher Darvish participated in the team's fan appreciation event held in San Diego, home of the Padres, on the 4th, and interacted with fans by taking pictures and signing autographs.
While it is difficult for major league players to join the WBC national team early, Darvish is currently the only one to participate in the training camp of the Japanese national team held in Miyazaki City from the 17th of this month on the first day. , "Originally, when I had a meal with Director Kuriyama in San Diego, I told him, 'I'm going from Miyazaki.' I am grateful to the team that trusted me and entrusted me with it."
Pitcher Darvish, 36, is the oldest member of the Japanese national team at this year's tournament. , Japan's best members will face the tournament.I don't want everyone to get nervous and get stiff and think, 'If you lose, you can't go back to Japan.' ” and talked about his preparation for the tournament.
Pitcher Darvish will not participate in the team's camp starting in Arizona on the 16th of this month, and will head directly to Japan from San Diego, where he is training independently. I'm a little early, but I'm in good condition. I'm very happy to be able to play with not only Otani-kun, but also Sasaki-kun, who have never played together."