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Pitcher Shohei Ohtani (26) threw the first bullpen in camp on the 18th (19th time in Japan).
On the second day of drum group camp, 27 balls were played against new receiver Kurt Suzuki. According to the team, the fastest speed of the ball was 90 miles (about 145 km). Otani’s top questions and answers based on online interviews are as follows.
-The condition of the right arm is compared to last year
Otani Off has been (practicing) the whole time, and I think it’s better than last year.
-Has it been difficult for both hitters and pitchers due to injuries in recent years?
Otani: I couldn’t train so it was difficult to maintain my weight. Especially last year, the weight went down, and I think that was the case.
-How about signing a two-year contract and not having to worry about the contract?
Otani: I think it’s been a year and a year, rather than the amount of money, so I’d like to do it this year, and I think I was able to talk about it, so I think I’ll just do my best at baseball.
-Is there pressure to show you can double wield in the majors this year?
Otani: It’s not really great, but I didn’t know how much I could do in the first year. There was no pressure. However, it was more fun. The result is just something that comes with it, so I can’t do anything but do the best I can. I think I have to do it for a year and a year for people to want to use it.
– Director Madon said that pitcher fit is the first priority, but is it different in terms of pitcher weight?
Otani There is nothing in particular. I think the weight of pitching practice is high as a team. I had surgery, but I have been practicing hitting for a long time, so I would like to do my own routine or comfortable practice.
-10 days later, the open battle will start, but how do you feel about being in the real battle? Do you need a little more time?
Otani Of course I will, and since I didn’t launch it in battle royale last year, I have no choice but to improve technique in battle royale, so I think it would be nice if I could throw it more and more and polish it …
-What is your goal as a pitcher and what do you want to do in the future?
Otani: I think the flavor is pure, so I think it is the standard. If that is thrown, I think other types of balls will be thrown naturally, so I think it’s for the best.
-Looks like the body has grown around the lower body. Did you pay special attention to the shutdown?
Otani: There is nothing special about it, but I wonder if my weight has returned to normal. Especially the lower body. Last year, knee rehabilitation was not the main thing to strengthen. I think he will be back in 18 or 19 years in weight and weight.
-Is lower body training running or weight training?
Otani: I mainly run sprints, so I basically don’t run long distances, but I think jumps, sprints, weight training, etc.
-It seems that the center of gravity is placed on the left foot when striking, but is it the part to consider?
Otani Last year, there were many parts where the center of gravity flowed (at the front). It’s often not good to flow forward so I’d like to be more mindful and use the axis.
-About the match against Arihara who moved to Rangers
Otani Of course I’m looking forward to it. I used to play ball with him all the time when I was a fighter, so I’m eager to see what he looks like, and since I’m a Rangers (in the same league), I think I will. many times, but once at bat, another at bat, I want to take good care of him.
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