Hidego Maki, who won titles including the Central League’s top RBI title this season, will be the new captain of the professional baseball team DeNA.
Maki is 25 years old.
This season, as DeNA’s No. 4, he had a batting average of .293, 29 home runs, 103 RBIs, and 164 hits, winning the title of Central League’s RBI leader and most hits.
Manager Daisuke Miura, who will be leading the team ahead of next season, which will be his fourth year as a professional player, asked Maki to become the captain.Director Miura said, “I have watched Maki since his first year, and he has been through good times and bad. He stood on the field looking forward and not looking down, so I thought he was suitable to be captain.I want everyone to work together and move forward, with Maki at the center.”
Maki, who was chosen to serve as captain, said, “I thought it was about time because I’m getting older,” and added, “I’m nervous, but I’m determined to do it.” While continuing to create an environment where everyone can talk to each other regardless of age, which captain Sano has built, I want to lead the team through my play,” he said, as he braced himself for the new season as captain. .
2023-12-17 23:24:57
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