Rakuten 's first-round draft pick, Rui Muneyama infielder (22) from Meiji University, is likely to make his debut as the second batter and shortstop in the game against Orix (Kyocera Dome) on the same day. Pacific League Rookie of the Year candidate will take to ground for the opening game.
His expression naturally tightened. Muneta straightened his back and spoke. With his first professional tournament approaching, he spoke with fresh enthusiasm, saying, "I'm feeling half nervous, half excited. I think I'm in good shape."
Manager Miki was vague about starting line-up, saying, "I think I'll decide tomorrow," but he lit up the "certainty lamp" for Muneyama, saying, "There's a high possibility" that he will be used. Having achieved the goal he set at the press conference when he joined the team in December last year, Muneyama showed his enthusiasm by saying, "I want to focus on what I can do and prepare well."
They are also prepared for accidents. They were scheduled to fly from Sendai on the 26th, but the flight was canceled due to strong winds. They made the trip on the 26th, and took the Shinkansen to Osaka via Tokyo. Munetayama was relaxed on the long journey of about four and a half hours, saying, "I listened to music and slept most of the time." In the batting practice the day before, he showed sharp movements, hitting the ball into the upper right field stands. "Swinging hard is something you can only do when you're in good condition," he said, and his condition is improving in time for the opening game.
A golden rookie who the scouts said "If we can get him, he'll be safe at shortstop for 15 years." "Tomorrow's game isn't everything, but I think the start is important." He will take the first step in his professional career by being named in the starting starting line-up of the team aiming for their first league victory in 12 years. (Hiroki Ariyoshi)
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