Manager Hideki Kuriyama (61): “Good morning” 2nd day of Samurai Japan training camp. Darvish appeared on the ground to applause. He is the only major leaguer who has participated from the first day, but on the 18th, his right arm attracted attention. He appeared in the bullpen for the first time in short sleeves. He is wearing a Samurai Japan Visitor’s uniform. He sat the catcher and threw 35 pitches. Sasaki Akira and other Samurai Japan pitchers lined up to observe the situation. I sent a warm glance. Darvish threw the ball in with the real game in mind, such as making the batter stand halfway through. Occasionally, he checks his own pitching on the tablet terminal on his chair. Perhaps for reference, Sasaki Aki was also seen taking pictures with a smartphone. Pitcher Aki Sasaki (21): “(Q. How about seeing Darvish pitcher’s ball directly behind?) It was amazing.” It was amazing.” At the end, I shook hands with Kai, who acted as a catcher, and further deepened communication. Catcher Takuya Kai (30): “It was a ball I had never caught before, so every ball was really wonderful, and it was fun, and I was moved.” Older Darvish, a good motivator for the team. Pitcher Yu Darvish (36): “(Q. Did the junior pitchers watch?) I tried to create my own world and concentrate. But I was happy.”
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