Matsuura, the fastest left fielder at 155 km/h, is one of the few pitcher who received direct coaching from Shinjo. During this season's spring training camp, Shinjo walked up to Matsuura, who was practicing at the bullpen Shinjo walked up to Matsuura, who was practicing pitch in the spring training camp this season, and gave him direct instruction on the quick with gestures. Matsuura, who received the instruction, said, "I was told that it is important to separate the set and quick throws in a game, but I wasn't told to try a fast quick like the super quick yet, so this was my first harvest," he said, expressing his response to being taught the technique of hitter de-timing.

outfielder The former baseball coach had often given direct instruction on hitting to fielder and direct instruction on defense, but it was rare for him to give technical instruction to pitcher. That is how highly he regarded the potential of the 186-centimeter-tall, large lefty.

His classmates include Tatsuya, who has eight wins this season, Fukushima, who has five wins, and Yanagawa, who once recorded 10 saves as a guardian angel. "I can't lose to them," says the big left-handed pitcher, who is set to blossom in his new home.