Is Seibu Spanjenberg a messenger for the advancement of computing? Director Tsuji’s evaluation is rising “I hit him when I think he’s useless” | Full account

All shots except fourth and ninth, defense is versatile on and off

■ Seibu 10-3 Nippon Ham (4th, Met Life)

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Seibu defeated Nippon Ham 10-3 in this season’s base final round at Met Life Dome on Day 4. He moved up to second place alone, one game behind Lotte, and made a big step forward to advance to the climax series. (CS) in the remaining four games. Outfielder Corey Spanjenberg, who came to Japan for the first year, played an active role with 2 hits and 4 points, including 2 straight games, No. 15 and 3 runs.

Seibu this season was slow mainly in fifth place in August and September. Debt rose to eight, and this season’s CS participation looked desperate. However, the latest push at the end of the season, which has been a feature of the team for the past few years, has also exploded this season. Lotte was immediately withdrawn because it stalled due to the massive withdrawal of athletes due to the new corona virus infection. With 58 wins, 55 losses and 3 draws, he has saved up to 3 of the season. Director Tsuji says, “I came to this position with great effort from the players in October and November.”

In particular, Spanjenberg, whose name has become established as “Spanzy”, has become increasingly present here. On the same card the day before, he participated in the “7th left wing” and won the tie in the 4th inning with No. 14 alone, and in the 6th inning, which was once reversed, he threw a tying sacrifice to left, leading to a win from behind. And on this “6th and 3rd base” day, it’s the job of timely hitting the right front in the first inning and the No. 15 3-run right cross in the second inning.

Director Tsuji, who was half sure he was an elusive player the day before, said: “I think it’s not good,” said Tsuji, who said: “The speed and strength of the ball when I contacted him correctly is amazing. I know that. “

15 locals are second on the team after Yamakawa’s 24. 55 points are also third after Yamakawa and Kuriyama. Even if Yamakawa leaves the battlefield due to a faulty right ankle and can advance to CS, it’s “I think it’s difficult” to participate (Director Tsuji), and Spansey’s ability to strike for a long time is valuable.

Also, it is easy to use. This season, he has fulfilled all batting orders except the fourth and ninth. As he said, “you can defend anywhere on and off the field,” including changing defensive position during the game, he participated in 72 games on the left wing, 51 games at third base and 2 games on the right wing. Director Tsuji said: “I am a little concerned about outfield defense, but as in infield, I am moving well. I can be a better player if I can adapt more to Japanese baseball and have a better eye for the national team. Also made a positive statement about staying next season.

In 2017, he played in 129 major games, but is humble in trying to blend in with Japan, such as actively seeking advice from veteran Kuriyama and others before the game. I want to make a good mark in the remaining 4 games and in the decisive short-term battle that follows.