Softbank Hawks Isami Nomura infielder (29) opened his voluntary training at Kusatsu Green Stadium in Shiga on March 21. I'm here to take over as the hot man because it's Matsuda-san's hometown," said the man who is burning to take over the fixed position of the ranger, explaining why he trains within walking distance of the home of his parents, Samurai Japan general coach Nobuhiro Matsuda (42), an alumnus of the team. fielder

Until last year, he had been training together with Imamiya in Fukuoka City, but since the start of the new year, he has been training hard, saying, "I'm now at the starting line to compete for a regular spot. Since he's my rival, I'm training alone this year." One miscalculation was that Matsuda, who had promised to visit to encourage him, did not show up during the training period, saying, "I heard he would come, but he hasn't been able to come even once."

Nevertheless, he responded to the requests of the press and bravely performed the "Netsuo" pose. He set his sights on hitting 20 home runs and stolen base 20 bases, and showed his desire to win the Golden Glove Award. If he achieves both at short stop, it will be the first such feat since Seibu Lions 's Nakajima in 2008. (Shimao Koichiro)