Corresponds to the new rule of Pitch Clock: “Move your head faster and switch early”
■ Angels – Double Sox (open game, Japan time 27th, Tempe)
On the 26th (Japan time 27th), pitcher Shohei Otani of the Angels started in the open game against the home White Sox as the “3rd designated hitter”. In his first at-bat, he hit a right-center triple, marking his “first hit of the season.” He was substituted with one hit in three at bats. After the change, he responded to the press coverage, and there was a scene where he mentioned Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki, whose left flank tension made it unclear whether he would join Samurai Japan.
–You were swinging from the first swing in all three at-bats.
“I thought it was a strike, so I went. It just so happened that the first pitch, a ball that could be hit with a fast count, came, so I hit it.”
— Seiya Suzuki complained of left flank tension.
“I heard that the results of the test will come out today, so I would like to pray that it won’t lead to anything serious.
――What is your impression of the pitch clock?
“If you want to switch, or if you want to read the pitching by speeding up the rotation of your head, you have to read and switch quickly. If anything, I think it’s important not to fall behind in the way you think. increase”
――What is your impression when you are throwing with the pitch clock rule?
“I’m the type to shake my head. Last year I was a long time. Basically, I’m the type to shake my head and throw a ball that I’m satisfied with. I think, and if that form is good, I want to continue.”
(Masaya Kotani)
