Teruaki Sato (22 = Kindai), who is No. 1 in the Hanshin Draft, hits the fourth homer in open play. Among Hanshin’s draft newcomers, Mitsuru Mochizuki (Daishowa Paper Industries) in 1972 topped all three, making him the highest number on his own.

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In the bottom of the fourth inning, Hanshin 2 died and Teruaki Sato homered down the left. Takahashi pitcher (photographed by Ya Kato)
In the bottom of the fourth inning, Hanshin 2 died and Teruaki Sato homered down the left. Takahashi pitcher (photographed by Ya Kato)

There are such players. Teruaki Sato does not teach anything as a professional, but it produces results this way. A great player has come out.

I have been in debt to the world of professional baseball for a long time, but it can be said that he is an unprecedented type. It is not Tabuchi, Kakefu or Matsui. Matsui was also a marksman.

In the case of Teruaki Sato, you can do infields and outfields. If you dare say so, Mr. Ta (Futoshi Nakanishi). It has a long-lasting impact power, can be protected, and can be run. But (third baseman) Ta-san can’t play in the outfield (laughs).

I suddenly remembered when Nagashima (Shigeo) joined the professional team in 1958 (Showa 33). When I first saw Nagashima in the open game, I thought I couldn’t compete with him.

They all felt that Nagashima’s scale was a big problem. From that year on, I’ve been an all-star team with Nagashima and Sanyu, but that doesn’t remind me of the atmosphere at the time.

Is the line of sight around Teruaki Sato different from the same feeling now? Is it over a bit? The gardener’s konashi is also attached to the board. I want you to raise Teruaki Sato as if the giant director Tetsuharu Kawakami continues to use King and Nagashima.

First of all, I think it will be an advantage for the team to start in the outfield. The premise is that I personally should pin Oyama at “4th and 3rd base.” In other words, the Mars first base and the outfield are Sands, Chikamoto, and Teruaki Sato.

I had a low rating for Marté, but maybe this year I will be above Sands. There is no doubt that Hanshin will participate in the battle for victory. The giant is a little tired.

It depends on the skill of the director Yano, including the formation of Teruaki Sato. In fact, Nagashima has changed times. Hanshin also managed to change generations with the addition of Teruaki Sato. The rest is brief. (Visiting Nikkan Sports Critic)

Teruaki Sato (center) and other Hanshin players (photographed by Yuzo Karimata) greet fans after the match
Teruaki Sato (center) and other Hanshin players (photographed by Yuzo Karimata) greet fans after the match