Pitcher Mitsunari Takahashi (second from left) interacting with local children in Numata City
On the 2nd, a networking event was held for pitcher Mitsunari Takahashi (26) of the professional baseball team Saitama Seibu Lions, who achieved double-digit wins for the third consecutive year this season, and baseball boys and girls from his hometown of Numata City, Gunma Prefecture. It was held at the hall. An annual networking event organized by the “Takahashi Mitsunari Support Group” and other organizations. In front of about 900 people, pitcher Takahashi announced that his goal for next season was to win the championship, and one of his supporters told him, “My destination is on the other side of the ocean.”
At the meeting, pitcher Takahashi introduced the secret to growth to the children who were looking at him with admiration: “The important thing is to want to get better.” He said his theory was that in order to throw a fastball, you should “eat a lot, sleep a lot, and grow your body as a foundation.”
When a game against Orix was scheduled to be held in Maebashi next August, he appealed, “I want to pitch. Everyone, please push coach Matsui (Kazuo).” Regarding his trademark long hair, he said, “I want him to be able to play it,” but he said with a laugh, “It’s hard to throw.” (Manabu Suzuki)
2023-12-02 23:22:22
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