Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, who is participating in the Rangers camp as an invited player in the major leagues, participated in the team's practice for the first time in Arizona on the 5th and showed a hit over the fence in batting practice.
Tsutsugo signed a minor contract with the Rangers in January this year, and was scheduled to participate in the Rangers' camp held in Arizona from last month as an invited player, but he joined because it took time to obtain a visa. was late.
Tsutsugo participated in the team's first practice on the 5th, and first of all, he worked up a sweat by getting knocked in the left defensive position and doing base running.
After that, Tsutsugo made 25 swings in outdoor batting practice and hit 5 hits over the fence, demonstrating his good condition.
According to the Rangers, Tsutsugo will aim for promotion to the major leagues by appealing his characteristic long-hitting power by searching for the timing to participate in the open game while repeating practice in the actual battle format.
After finishing the first day's practice, Tsutsugo said, "I was a little tired, including the time difference with Japan, but I was able to move without any problems. I feel really good."