スポーツ｜巨人の新ブルペン捕手、ケンさんの挑戦 / Sports | Ken’s Challenge as the New Bullpen Catcher for the Giants

Summary

Kenji Nagasaka, who joined the Giants this season, has started a new challenge as a bullpen catcher.

He is a veteran who has supported pitchers like Masahiro Tanaka and Kōda Norimoto at Rakuten from 2007 until last season. His experience, having learned from legends like Katsuya Nomura and Senichi Hoshino, will be a significant asset for the Giants’ pitching staff. Norimoto also feels reassured by his presence, highlighting the importance of his role behind the scenes for the team.

Dialogue

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Log: I heard that Kenji Nagasaka joined the Giants. He has a lot of experience from his time with Rakuten.
Chako: Wow! It’s impressive that he’s trusted by Masahiro Tanaka and Takahiro Norimoto!
Log: Definitely. His experience will be crucial for the pitching staff.
Navi: Since Mr. Nagasaka has learned from Katsuya Nomura and Senichi Hoshino, I believe he can make a significant contribution to the team.
Chako: So that means the pitchers can throw with confidence!
Log: Exactly. The role of the bullpen catcher is really important.

Admin’s Note

Kenji Nagasaka joining the Giants will be a significant plus for the team. We hope that his experience will be beneficial in this new environment. Additionally, being a figure that the players trust will contribute to boosting the team’s morale. While the importance of support staff is often highlighted in the sports world, we should not forget that individuals like Nagasaka are there to support the athletes.