Memories at the WBC that Claire reporter will never forget…One was Otani’s batting practice
Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani has batted free three times so far in his first camp in his new field. He has shown shocking archery, firing a shot estimated at 150 meters. Come to think of it, Otani’s free hitting became known around the world at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) about a year ago.
[Actual Situation]Shohei Otani’s free bat hits the billboard directly, even the Korean Nine are captivated by the impact practice
Even for the American reporters who visited Japan, the impact was unforgettable. Michael Clare, a correspondent for the official MLB website who followed Japan’s national baseball team Samurai Japan from the Miyazaki camp, also cited Otani’s batting practice as one of the things that impressed him at the WBC.
Otani joined the team in March of last year for the send-off match against Chunichi, “Car Next Samurai Japan Series 2023 Nagoya.” During batting practice before the game, he hit a series of oversized arches into the fifth floor of Vantelin Dome. Chunichi Nine also lined up and watched. Chunichi’s official YouTube channel even posted reaction videos of the players.
Reporter Claire says the most memorable moment was before the match against Korea. Even his rivals, who had been competing against each other, were stunned. “My opponent was fixated on Ohtani’s batting practice. I was especially surprised that the Korean player, who is my biggest rival at the Tokyo pool, was fixated on it.”
Claire also said that the sight of fans passing the home run ball that Otani hit in the first round was “surprising.” “I have a lot of memories, but it was a life-changing and exciting experience. You could call it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” The impact has not faded even now.
(Kodai Kawamura)
2024-02-18 07:30:58
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