Hideki Matsui, an alumnus who is serving as a temporary coach for the professional baseball Giants' camp for the first time in six years, arrived at the camp site in Miyazaki City on the 9th, saying, ``I hope it will be a stimulus that will push us toward our goal of winning the championship.'' I stated my aspirations.
Matsui, who played for the Giants and Major League Yankees, will serve as a temporary coach for the first time in six years at the Giants' camp, where they are trying to make a comeback from fourth place for the second consecutive year under manager Shinnosuke Abe, who played for both Giants for two years.
Mr. Matsui, who arrived at the campsite in Miyazaki City before the first day of the third season on the 10th, told the press, ``Director Abe told me directly, ``If you have time, I would love to do it,'' so I made time for it. ``I didn't think it was necessary, but I played with him, and I'm honestly happy that he still talks to me,'' he said, talking about how he decided to take on the role of temporary coach.
The coaching period will be for four days, from the 10th to the 13th.He said, ``I'm concerned about all the players, and I want to watch them closely.The Giants' goal is to win the championship.The players and the entire team are working towards that goal.'' I hope that I can be a little bit of a stimulus to push people back," he said, expressing his aspirations.
On the other hand, Mr. Matsui, who is from Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, sent relief funds after the Noto Peninsula earthquake and said, ``I am shocked that the scenery that I have seen since I was a child has changed.I hope that the city and its people will stand up and rebuild.'' As a citizen of the prefecture, I would like to support them as they continue to look forward to the future.''