Bauer’s appearance is the impetus for his growth: “Top players practice near me”
DeNA pitcher Shota Imanaga held a press conference at Yokohama Stadium on the 13th and announced that he would aim to transfer to the major leagues using the posting system. He said his teammates pushed him to realize his dream, and he also thanked pitcher Trevor Bauer, who he played with this season.
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For Imanaga, who had set his sights on challenging for the majors, this season spent with Bauer was a learning experience. He actively asked questions of his right-hander, a former Cy Young Award winner, and helped him grow. “Being able to practice with top players close to me gave me a lot of advice, and I was able to see their minds and skills up close, so I had a great year with Bauer in my career. I think I got it,” he said with a nod.
Regarding the challenge, “I talked to players like Hikaru Ito, Miyazaki, Tobashira, and Sano.” He said that he received warm words from his teammates, saying, “Everyone said in unison that not everyone can stand there, so if you have even the slightest right, it’s better to try after trying than not trying.” “I was told that I might be able to see something,” he said.
(Rie Machida)
2023-11-13 06:02:22
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