“I’m also looking forward to fighting with Japan on my back.” Samurai Japan Nootbar (March 2, 2023)

Lars Nootvar, who belongs to the Major League Cardinals, came to Japan on the 2nd to join the Japan national team “Samurai Japan” in the World Baseball Classic (WBC). Nootvar answered reporters’ questions after arriving at the airport. Q: What is your current state of mind after arriving in Japan? It’s been a long journey, but of course I’m looking forward to joining the team, and I’m really looking forward to landing in Japan. Q: How do you feel about the WBC right now? I’m nervous, I’m looking forward to it, and I’m also looking forward to playing for Japan. I am very much looking forward to playing with the players who represent Japan. Q: After this, you will be wearing a uniform with the Japanese flag on it, but what kind of day is it for you today? I would like to carry it with pride. Q: Condition is Nutvar: Excellent. The camp season is also a time for me to adjust myself both in terms of attack and defense. Q: Is there anything you would like to talk to Shohei Ohtani about? I think there are things I can learn as a professional, so I’m really looking forward to seeing him in the front row. Q: What kind of play do you want to be active in? I have no choice but to play with all my strength both offensively and defensively, so while supporting players like (Ohtani) Shohei, I also think that the only thing I can do is win, so I will play my best and aim for the championship. . Q: A message for Japanese fans Nutvar: (I can only speak Japanese) “Yoroshiku onegaishimasu” and “Good morning” (laughs). Also, “Do your best, do your best!” Q: I heard that Seiya Suzuki told Ohtani, “Take care of Nutvar.” Nutvar: I also know that Suzuki sent a message to Ohtani. I haven’t talked to Ohtani yet, but I’ve been talking to Seiya (Suzuki) for the past week, and I can see that he has a good personality. He says that he will support me while I’m at it, and I think that alone shows his good personality, so I’m still relying on him. Q: The image of Japanese baseball is Nutvar: I think it used to be mainly pitchers, but now it’s changed. think. Japan’s next match is the “Samurai Japan Series” against Chunichi, which will start at 7:00 on Friday, March 3.
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