◆ "His batting is very good, but more importantly..." he also pointed out some issues.

On the 2nd, Softbank win the "Kyushu Miyazaki Baseball Games" against Lotte by 9-0. Takashi Umino, a sixth-year player who started in 38 games last season as catcher, hit a timely doble in the second inning and a timely hit in the third inning, finishing with two At Bat in two hit-bats and three RBI.

With Kai Takuya transferring to The Giants and attention focused on the competition for the starting catcher position, Kenji Koshino, who appeared on Fuji TV ONE's "Professional baseball News 2025" broadcast on the 3rd, stated, "Umino is the number one choice for the starting catcher. In our plan, Umino will start off as the main axis."

Regarding the batting in particular, he commented, "Kai also had power, but his batting average didn't improve. Umino's batting is also very good," but also pointed out some issues, saying, "I think he's too focused on leading. I'd like him to start communicating calmly and steadily with pitcher and lead the team."


☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2025"