On the 18th, Orix Ryuhei Sotani pitcher Ryuhei Soya (24) revealed his intention to sign an exclusive contract with a nutritionist. As a member of Samurai Japan, he started in the game against South Korea on the 15th (Tokyo Dome) and pitch a perfect three innings. Looking back on his time with the national team since the Miyazaki training camp, he expressed his determination to face his challenges without becoming complacent.
"I realized that my attitude towards baseball, including my diet, still had a long way to go." He himself was not a loose-knit player, but Takahashi Hiroshi (Chunichi) measured eggs, chicken, etc. in grams. He sent the photos to a nutritionist and kept strict control. "I need to acquire more knowledge," he said, consulting with a junior right-handed pitcher with whom he had a good relationship at Samurai. He plans to receive guidance from a nutritionist starting this offseason.
The left-handed pitcher is aiming to be included in the team for the WBC finals in March next year. He will resume full-scale voluntary training in December, while at the same time cultivating a feel for the WBC ball. "I want to get better and better at baseball" he says. His greatest weapon is his widely curved, so-called "roller coaster slider." Once he has perfected both his technique and his physical condition, he can see himself on the big stage. (Osada Toru)
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