On the 20th, Orix Buffaloes catcher Kenya Wakatsuki (30) vowed to "get ready super fast" for the WBC in March. He has been practicing almost non-stop since November 2013, and was selected for Samurai Japan on the 16th. "I have to be in a state where I can go at any time," he said, exuding a sense of responsibility as he carries the Japanese flag.

On this day, he also trained voluntarily in Maishima, Osaka. bullpen The first day of training, he worked with Kuri and Soya on pitch their practice sessions in Maishima, Osaka. catch The first thing to do is to make sure that you have a good eye for the right thing," he said. He was also very motivated when it came to hitting. The team's top 11 winners in 25 years, the right-hander also readily agreed, saying, "I can confirm what I noticed from hitter and it will be good practice for me too.

This is the first time that a real-game training menu has been added in January. An intrasquad game is scheduled for February 8th during the Miyazaki training camp, and manager Kishida has given the go-ahead for the team to participate, saying, "We need to make adjustments in time for that (WBC)." His style is to be in top form on both offense and defense before heading to his first WBC. His desire to become the world champion again is intense. (Nagata Toru)