The Japanese baseball team’s every move is a hot topic.

Samurai Japan and Nikkan Sports,안전놀이터 which report news of the Japanese national team, reported on the 19th that “On the first day of training for the Japanese national team, on the 17th, 18,541 spectators gathered, and on the 18th (the second day of training), 19,021 people visited the training ground.” . According to the media, a long line formed at the national team souvenir shop in front of the stadium. The Japanese national team is training together at San Marine Stadium Miyazaki.

The Japanese baseball team participating in the 2023 WBC (World Baseball Classic) is considered the strongest power ever. Japan, which won the 1st tournament (2006) and 2nd tournament (2009), mobilized all its strength in the 5th tournament. Shohei Ohtani (LA Angels), Yu Darvish (San Diego Padres), Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Orix Buffaloes), and Munetaka Murakami (Yakult Swallows) will participate.

The players are full of confidence. Communication between team members is also active. Kazuyuki Shirai, head coach of the national team, said, “(Choi Seon-in) Darvish is shortening the distance with young pitchers. (The youngest of the beasts) Murakami is also raising the team atmosphere.” In response, Samurai Japan said, “Regardless of age, the team’s solidarity is increasing through communication and information exchange.”

National team coach Hideki Kuriyama said, “We are checking at least what we want to confirm, including linked play. Everyone is doing well, so little by little I feel relieved. As for the beast, things are going smoothly. They are top-notch players, so I’m not particularly worried.”