“Two at-bats are different” “Throwing is more focused on bats” Shohei Otani, one question at a time |

Suddenly the first solo OP No. 2 game “I felt like I hit the first at-bat lightly.”

■ Reds 7-3 Angels (open game, Japan’s 16th half, Tempe)

[Video]Otani’s unstoppable No. 3 batting stick solo in open play with two at-bats in a row

Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani participated in the starting lineup with the “No. 2 designated hitter” in open game against the Reds on the 15th (Japan time 16), and the first solo No. 2 and third solo No. 3 and two at-bats in a row. This is the first time in 955 days since the game against the Indians on August 3, 2018 (4th). The responses to each question at the post-shift press conference are as follows.

-Are you aware of the opposite direction?
“That is not the case. I think it is increasing naturally.”

-You can hit long strokes in all directions. Is that good?
“That’s right. I felt like I hit the first at-bat lightly, but if I can come in firmly, I can. I think it’s okay.”

-Is the rhythm coming out with the dual-wield appointment?
“I feel like pitching is more naturally concentrated in the at-bat, and I think it’s good to judge the ball and hit, especially in the at-bat. I think it’s good to be on top of the score.”

――20 at-bats in open play. What is the assessment of the coup so far?
“I think that’s fine for now. The ball you’re hitting is a solid strike ball, and the foul is also a strike ball. What you are missing is a relatively ball. So, of course, the result of the toss. it’s good, but I think it’s also good to decide whether to shake or not. “

–The results have come out in the open game.
“Isn’t that right? If anything, the result is a home run in the wind. Originally it was a left flight, but it is not necessary in open play to be a home run in the wind. Headwind But firmly. Me It came out because of the headwind, but I think I need to hit the ball I’m catching. I think it’s okay for now. “