Rakuten Eagles infielder Rui Muneyama (22) opened up about his voluntary training in Kagoshima Prefecture on the 18th. He conducted training in the morning. Muneyayama, who is training alone, said, "I feel like I am growing and changing every day as I work on various things."
In his first season last year, he played in 122 games, including being in the opening starting starting line-up. He reached the required number of at-bats, batting .260, with 27 RBI and three Home Run. He became the first Pacific League rookie to be named to the Best short stop list in 44 years. This offseason, he has set power to hit long balls as one of his themes in terms of batting. "I'm looking for areas where I can improve, and I'm going to review my way of thinking, and I'm looking to improve not only my batting average, but also my long hits. I'm imagining hitting long balls with a better swing."
He has something to motivate him. He's the same generation as them. Others in the same league, like Nishikawa of Lotte and Seibu Lions of Seibu, who are in the same grade, have established themselves as regulars from their first year. "I knew they would do well. I've watched Watanabe and Nishikawa, as well as other college graduates, since they were in college, and when I see other players from my own position as a player, I can pretty much imagine how good they are." Because he knows their abilities, he wasn't surprised by how well they've performed in the professional world.
This season, which marks their second year as professionals, they will both aim for further growth. "As a young generation, the most enjoyable thing is to get excited together with fellow players. I don't think that will ever change." They will climb the ladder while competing with their peers.
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