Teruaki’s infielder Sato (22 = Kindai), who is No. 1 in the Hanshin draft, is aiming for a record-breaking start career. If a Hanshin newcomer hits a home run in the first round, it will be the first feat in the fierce tiger’s history. The minimum number of at-bats required for the team to hit the first home run is “2” by Yutaka Enatsu in 1987 and Hiroshi Yagi in 1987.

Also, Hanshin is the only team in existence that does not have a rookie bow for the first round. Even if the opening game frame is removed, only Hanshin in the existing Central League will return after hitting a home run in the debut game.

The final adjustment was made in Jingu on the 25th, the day before the opening. With free hitting, you’re ready to fire 13 bows of 57 shots. On the seat stroke, the movement was confirmed with the right wing. 5:30 pm Play ball. Monster rookie season is about to begin.

[Jonrones abiertos anteriores de Teruaki Sato]

▼ No. 1 (Solo, 100 meters) March 5, Softbank game (PayPay Dome) first at bat, Ishikawa outside angle of 145 km straight ball left

▼ No. 2 (2 runs, 120 meters) March 10, 3rd at bat against Hiroshima (Koshien), 145km straight ball into center from Scott to center left

▼ No. 3 (Only 110 meters) March 12 Seibu (Koshien) first at bat, 146km outside angled straight ball from Takahashi to the left

▼ No. 4 (Only 105 meters) March 14 Battle of the Giants (Koshien)

2nd at bat, 143km low medium fastball from Takahashi left (on pole, Hanshin’s request was successful)

▼ No. 5 (2 runs, 130 meters) March 16, third at bat against Yakult (Jingu), 140 km internal angle high straight ball from Terashima to the right wing

▼ No. 6 (Solo, 125 meters) March 17, Seibu Battle (MetLife Dome) first at bat, inner angle of Imai high 150 km straight ball to right center

Estimated flight distance in parentheses