Rakuten Rui Muneyama infielder (22) vowed on the 8th to follow in the footsteps of the veteran and rack up hit. He is currently on his longest streak of six consecutive hit, with 32 hit, fifth in the league. He is five hits ahead of Asamura on the team, but is not satisfied, saying, "I feel like I can still hit more." Asamura is nine hits away from becoming the first player born in the Heisei era to reach 2,000 hit, Muneta said with respect, "He understands himself and goes into the game in good condition. It's amazing that he's been able to keep playing without getting injured."
Asamura is currently hit in 33 at-bats, tying his career worst record, but he said, "Players at that level have the attitude toward baseball, the ambition and desire to improve, and they have that desire to get better. It's inspiring. Of course, 2,000 hits is a goal. I hope I can get there by keeping at it." He will continue to work hard, aiming to emulate his senior.
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