Lotte deleted the first draft pick Misho Nishikawa outfielder = Aogaku University from the roster on January 12. Instead, they registered fifth-year Daito Yamamoto outfielder
Nishikawa had a batting average of .410 and 6 RBI in 14 exhibition games, and was in the starting starting line-up for the opening game against Softbank on March 28 (Mizuho PayPay), but in 10 games he had 5 hit in 38 At Bat-bats, a batting average of .132, 1 RBI, and no Home Run. In the game against Softbank on the 11th (ZOZO), he started as the 8th batter and left starting line-up, but was hitless in 3 At Bat hit and was substituted midway through the game.
On this day, he participated in practice before the game against Softbank. Before practice, at the urging of manager Yoshii, he went to Yamakawa, who was in front of the third base bench, to receive advice. "He taught me what kind of mindset I usually have when I'm at bat, and how to change my mindset when I don't make it. I'm grateful for the precious time he gave me," he said with a bright expression. With the golden words of wisdom from one of the best sluggers in baseball in mind, he will strengthen his mentality and return to the first team stage.
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