The “head of Hama” has been appointed new director. On the 17th, the new director Daisuke Miura (46) attended an inaugural meeting at a hotel in Yokohama. Two-year contract with uniform number “81”. The estimated annual salary is 70 million yen.

He took the stage with his trademark Regent Hair and expressed his belief: “I will use what I have experienced so far to lead the team. Thank you.” “This gathering place was a retirement gathering. Four years after that, I want to take responsibility with joy,” he vowed to start over at the gathering at the place of remembrance. Asked about the color of the team, “I want to fight for a year, aiming for unity as a team.” Regarding the aspect of the ordering, he said, “I would like to identify the players who are in good shape at the time with a flexible attitude without making many decisions.”

Regarding Sano, who is the captain of No. 4, “I have not met anyone yet. I want to speak firmly, but I have achieved solid results this year. I think the probability is high,” continued the main axis. I revealed my thoughts. As a team building concept, he said: “I would like to work with my coach to figure out how to maximize the power of the players.”

The representative of the Mihara baseball team said: “This is the announcement of Daisuke Miura, who is asking for the director next year. It has been decided that he will wear the number 81 on his back and will fight starting next season.” I think. I want you to show your individuality as Miura-san. “Since the beginning of November, the owner of Minamiba, the president of the Okamura baseball team and the representative have requested and formally decided.

He retired from active duty in 2016 and returned to the scene at 19 as the Army’s first pitching coach. This season he served as the Army’s assistant coach. I have been wearing “Jersey number 18”, which is a semi-permanent absence from the team.

◆ Daisuke Miura Born in Nara prefecture on December 25, 1973 (Showa 48). He joined the ocean in 1991 with sixth place in the Takada Sho draft. In 1997, 10 wins and 3 losses, a 70% win rate, 6 minutes and 9 minutes, the highest win rate in the league. 2005 Better defense rate, more hits. In 2015, he won the record for 23 consecutive years. In 2016, he was the longest pitcher to hit for 24 consecutive years. Retired for 16 years. 535 games in total, 172 wins and 184 losses, 3.60 defense rate. Representative from the 2004 Athens Olympics. He returned to DeNA as a pitching coach at 19 and is a second Army coach this year. 183 cm, 88 kg. Right-handed.