Lotte's Ryusei Terachi faces the challenge of "improving his throwing technique"

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2025.6.26(木) 06:28

Lotte Ryusei Terachi practicing defense [Photo by Yuta Iwashita] *Photo date: February 3, 2013
Lotte Ryusei Terachi practicing defense [Photo by Yuta Iwashita] *Photo date: February 3, 2013

Lotte's Ryusei Terachi is batting well with a .271 batting average, 4 Home Run, and 14 RBI, but he has been caught in the starting line-up lineup in many games and his defense stolen base base prevention rate is only .095, which leaves room for improvement.

Regarding the fact that opposing teams often attempt to stolen base, Terachi said, "I personally think that it's easier for me to run when I'm catcher. Even when I think the other team will be running, I try to make solid throws."

When asked what he is specifically working on, he explained, "It's about the speed after catching the ball, but I'm also focusing on the time (of throw) so I try not to be sloppy. Even if I throw well, it's no good if the time is slow, and even if the time is fast, it's no good if the accuracy isn't there. I'm working on being accurate and fast."

(Interviewer: Nippon Broadcasting System announcer Oizumi Kento)

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