World Baseball Classic (WBC) Japan National Team “Samurai Japan” coach Hideki Kuriyama answered questions from reporters after practice on the 2nd, ahead of the “Samurai Japan Series” Chunichi match. Q: About today’s joint practice with Chunichi Coach Kuriyama: After this is over and the game starts tomorrow, it’s really going to be the same (WBC opening). 2 games, move, 2 games, move, match. I asked for that (joint practice), but there are still things I have to do. As for today, anyway, I’m worried about the bodies of the players playing baseball. Q: What are you worried about? Manager Kuriyama: No, there will be bumps in the match, and there will be various things, but first of all, I hope everything is fine. Q: Regarding pitcher Yu Darvish’s live BP Director Kuriyama: (Question to reporter) What did he say in his interview? Q: Pitcher Darvish said, “There was quite a harvest,” Director Kuriyama: That’s right. You were worried, weren’t you? Regarding the first round, he seemed to be very concerned (worried), so it’s a place like Darvish pitcher with kindness. However, watching how I throw after that is a plus, and I really feel like I’m moving forward. I’m not worried about that at all. Q: Was the number of pitches and content as planned? Director Kuriyama: Yes. Q: What is the batting condition of the fielders? Manager Kuriyama: (Questions to reporters) How is it, everyone? You’re right. Since there are so many batters, there are places that will always go to the performance and match up to that (game). However, I think that the players want to welcome the game with peace of mind by improving their condition at once. I just go, believing that if a player from the United States enters, there will be another chemical reaction and I can go all at once. Q: Looking at the team’s current situation, what would you like to say to the players? Manager Kuriyama: Not at all. fine. Because there are so many players. What I think is what the players think the most, and what each player has to do to win is what the players feel most. I am now ready to do something about it. I still have time, so I will (prepare) firmly. Q: What is Yuki Udagawa’s pitching? Manager Kuriyama: The ball itself was good, but I think it was just a little high, but that’s also his characteristic. I think that I would like to improve the accuracy a little more myself, but I think that the accuracy is gradually improving, so I don’t have to worry about that. Q: Nootvar came to Japan, but have you met him yet? Coach Kuriyama: No, I haven’t met him. First of all, I told you that I want you to take a rest slowly. Q: Do you feel like it’s finally time for the WBC? Director Kuriyama: The positions of the players and mine are a little different, so the players will join us in good shape for the next week, and everyone will be focused in a short period of time. You have to give a direction to become. However, with this many players, I believe we can do it. Q: Has Shohei Ohtani’s practice menu been decided? Manager Kuriyama: I think it’s just a matter of joining tomorrow. However, I am not worried at all because I am the player who understands how he will carry it out in the end, including that. Q: Enthusiasm for tomorrow’s match Head Coach Kuriyama: We will have various intentions from tomorrow, but I will keep in mind that we will only have four more games to prepare for, so the players should not panic. I just want you to let me be myself. I believe that he will do it, so I will do only the preparation that I can do firmly. Japan’s next match is the “Samurai Japan Series” against Chunichi, which will start at 7:00 on Friday, March 3. *There is no narration in this video. note that.
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