The day before the Tokyo pool of the WBC (World Baseball Classic) started, the Czech national team came to Tokyo Dome for the first time for official practice, and it looked like boys on a school trip. As soon as I arrived at the clubhouse on the visitor’s side, I went straight to the field through the passage next to the bench without changing clothes.
“Oh”
He let out an exclamation and his eyes lit up. All of them looked up at the ceiling and kept their eyes on it. A number of players took pictures with their smartphones, and some continued to record videos from the clubhouse.
“We have never played baseball in such a big stadium.
Infielder Peter Zima (33) spoke with excitement. The lattice-like white ceiling that covers the Tokyo Dome—that was an encounter with the unknown for them.
Sumo, where can I watch it?
It was the first time for most of the players to come to Japan, not just the stadium with the roof. That’s why everything I saw was new. Zima happily continued.
“I like Japanese culture and food. Sushi, ramen. What is the name of that ramen? Tokoro”
What is detail?
“For example, at a restaurant, there are proper rules and conventions, such as how to put your chopsticks and how to serve. I’m here. Where can I see it? I want you to take me.”
Saying that, he gave a friendly smile.
The main pillar of the team is the “core job, firefighter”.
The Czech national team continued to make good progress in Group A (teams from Europe and Africa) held in Germany last fall, overturning criticism and deciding to participate in the finals for the first time. It was a surprise that surprised baseball fans around the world and was even called a “Cinderella story.”
