Major League Baseball Red Sox player Masanao Yoshida conducts voluntary training at the team's campsite and talks about his aspirations for the WBC = World Baseball Classic to be held next month, saying, "I want to prepare for a solid fight." .
Yoshida, who transferred from professional baseball team Orix to the Red Sox this season, has been training independently at the team's campsite, Fort Myers, Florida, since the 7th of this month.
On the 15th, he energetically moved his body on the ground, and after practicing defense and batting in the outfield, he smiled and took pictures and signed autographs at the request of visiting fans.
Yoshida, who has been selected as a member of the Japan national team for the WBC, said, "I want to take a step-by-step approach so that I don't let my condition drop all at once. I will prepare to compete well when I enter the Red Sox." That will lead to the appointment in the tournament,” he said.
Ahead of the first major league camp, which starts on the 20th of this month, he said, "Just watching is different from actually playing. Being able to feel that with your own skin will be a great experience and asset. I want to be in the ring," he said.
At the interview, Coach Cora said, "It is very important for him to participate in the WBC. I respect that."
Also, when asked about the possibility of playing as a designated hitter during the season, he said, "I think there will be more opportunities to play on the left. He is a very good player, can move fast, and is dexterous. He will do it. Surely,” he said with confidence.