Uchima, who renewed his contract on November 19, appeared at a press conference with a permed hairstyle. “I imitated Mr. Sumitani’s hairstyle because he thought it was cool. When the hair grew, I found the hairstyle I wanted to do,” he says happily. It’s a completely different person from the buzz cut when he was nominated for a draft a year ago. Many players in the Asia University baseball club at their alma mater have very short hair. While emphasizing that he wasn’t forced to cut the hair, he laughed, “There may be some reaction,” as the reason for choosing a unique hairstyle.
Shiomi, left hand Rhagades “Tell me a good cream”
With the contract renewal on the 23rd, Shiomi’s goal for next season was “moisturizing.” Alcohol disinfection is often used to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, and it is said that the hands are very rough. “I can’t throw it because my left hand is squeezed. I don’t like moisturizer. Please tell me if you have a good cream,” he said.
Director Ishii, likened to a cruise ship, “This year is about half a lap in Japan”
The team finished their autumn practice on the 27th, and this season’s activities are almost over. Director Ishii, who has compared the season to a cruise, explained, “Now I’ve arrived at Shiogama Port and eat sushi in Shiogama to cultivate my spirit for next season.” The ship departs from Tokyo Bay and heads north in the Pacific Ocean. I moved over the Tsugaru Straits to Aomori and Ajigasawa and came back to Miyagi. “I’ve only been able to go around Japan half a lap this year. I want to improve my physical strength to go around Japan,” he said.
