Is “Post Sakamoto Hayato” Raito Nakayama?Baseball sense is a genius “it’s worth keeping going”: J-CAST News

Can a young warrior in his second year of high school take a chance to seize a regular game? It is the giant Raito Nakayama.

“Close your eyes to some mistakes …”

Shortstop Hayato Sakamoto injured the medial collateral ligament of the right knee, and second baseman Naoki Yoshikawa left the front one after another due to a bone contusion of the left shoulder blade. 20-year-old Nakayama is showing his presence while fighting for a fixed position between two games with seniors such as Taishi Hirooka and Dai Yuasa.

When he was promoted to the 1st army on May 1, he was the first professional hit to carry Juri Hara’s 144km fastball to the left in the 3rd inning against Yakult (Tokyo Dome) on the 6th when he participated in the starting lineup for two games in a row. It doesn’t end here. After deciding his first stolen base, Yoshihiro Maru returned to home base with a timely hit in front of him, marking his first professional goal. Aggression to aim for the next base is the most necessary factor for a stalling team. Initially, he was appointed to the second base, but after the game against Yakult (Tokyo Dome) on the 8th, he has participated in the starting lineup for three consecutive games in his professional game. He has a wide range of defense that makes the most of his speed, and his throwing is stable.

“Mr. Nakayama is the closest to the post Hayato Sakamoto. He has a genius baseball sense. Last year, he was in his first year of high school and did not reach the regular at-bat (at the farm), but he marked a batting average of .309. He has advanced skills to dexterously hit the inside and outside corners and drop them in front of the outfield even if they are clogged. He is loved by his seniors with a friendly smile, but he is greedy for baseball. Off was devoted to training 24 hours a day, including the year-end and New Year holidays. Sakamoto got the position of the game in his second year of high school. If Nakayama continues to produce results, there is a good chance of a break. It’s worth keeping an eye on mistakes and continuing to use them. “(Sports newspaper reporter)

Takahiro Aoki, the scout in charge, said at the time of draft nomination, “A player who has the ability to catch regulars in the future with all three beats of offense and defense. He can hit at a wide angle and has high striking ability. It is also attractive that it is strong. “

You have to feed on your bitter experience. In the Giants match (Yokohama) on the 12th, he ran behind the ball that flew to the left middle of the lead batter Masayuki Kuwahara in one defense, but could not catch it. Normally, the left fielder / Walker should catch the ball, but since the decision to hit the ball is slow, Nakayama of the game must chase deeply. He was in the drop point, so if the wind at Yokohama Stadium was in his head, he would have been able to catch the ball. In order not to make mistakes, he has no choice but to accumulate practical experience.

Chukyo University Chukyo High School has achieved 28 consecutive victories without losing the official game since the formation of a new team in the fall of 2nd year with “No. 3 Shortstop”. Hiroto Takahashi, the ace who supported the team together, joined the team in 1st place in the draft on the middle day, and won the first professional victory against Yakult (Jingu) on April 7th. It stands out. Nakayama cannot lose. Being a threat to his longing Sakamoto will also raise his strength. It is important to pay attention to future activities. (Kengo Nakamachi)