Will Nippon-Ham 's Yuki Nomura really blossom this season? Saeki: "He's a player who can do even more."

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Nippon-Ham 'Yuki Nomura
Nippon-Ham 'Yuki Nomura

Takahiro Saeki, who appeared on "Professional baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 9th, mentioned Nippon-Ham-Ham Fighters Yuki Nomura.

Saeki shared an episode, saying, "When I spoke to him at the Miyazaki Educational League in the fall of the year before last, he said, 'I'll definitely do it next year, so just watch me,' but last year's performance wasn't very good." He expressed his hopes for Saeki to do better, saying, "If he's satisfied with these numbers, then that's a different story. Considering his abilities, I don't think they're enough. He's a player who can do much more."

"I'd like to see him try his hand at second baseman and play. I'd like him to achieve his goal of 'I'll do it, just watch me' this year. I have high hopes for him, and he's a player you want to support. He seems like a quiet guy, but when he speaks he says things that have a big impact, so you want to support him," he said, expressing his own opinion.

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"

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Will Nippon-Ham 's Yuki Nomura really blossom this season? Saeki: "He's a player who can do even more."