New players announced at Yomiuri Giants 2021 Season Thanksgiving
On December 12, Oita Okina, a pitcher of the university's hardball baseball team who joined the Yomiuri Giants, made a "new player announcement" at the "Yomiuri Giants Season 8 Thanksgiving Day" held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, wearing a uniform. show off.
Appearing with a good touch with Director Hara, he expressed his enthusiasm as a representative of the new players, saying, "I want to be a player who attracts as many fans as his name."
The registered name is "Many".It will be the first name registration in Giants history.His jersey number is XNUMX.
Coach Hara said, "It's a wonderful name, so I suggested using it as a registered name. I'm sure he will grow as a player."
Oita Pitcher, a member of the university's baseball team, signs a provisional contract with the Yomiuri Giants
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On the evening of November 11, pitcher Taisei Outa of the Kansai International University Baseball Club, who has decided to join the Yomiuri Giants, signed a provisional contract with the Yomiuri Giants at a hotel in Kobe.
The uniform number was decided to be "15", and he enthusiastically said, "I was highly evaluated as the number one draft player in the Giants, so I will become a player who matches that."
Visiting Professor Seiko Hashimoto and Yomiuri Giants Draft 1st Place Player Ota Okuda Talk
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At the “Suwayama Festival / Asian Festival Joint University Festival” (Kobe Yamate Campus) held on Sunday, November 2021, 11, Dr. Seiko Hashimoto, a visiting professor of the university, and the Yomiuri Giants nominated the first draft. A special discussion was held with Ota Okina, who received the
President Atsushi Hamana acted as the facilitator and talked about the "Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games", the anguish, way of thinking, and future prospects as an athlete.
Regarding the "Tokyo Games", Professor Hashimoto said, "We have received high praise from around the world that we have done well in this corona situation. It is important to do well until the final post-processing for the success of this tournament." Did.Regarding this year's tournament, it was said that Okina was watching a baseball game.
Regarding the theme of "athletes," the president asked, "When was the most difficult time?" I answered.Mr. Hashimoto said, ``He himself suffered from illness and faced many pinches, but he overcame them by thinking that ``pinch is a chance''.
Next, Okina asked, "What have you been doing to stay at the top?" Mr. Hashimoto said, "It is important to create the physical strength, diet, and environment that are common to all sports. Instead of staying in the past, 'going to a completely new world' was a good experience rather than a risk."He also said, "It's better not to get hurt, but it's important to aim to build a body that doesn't get hurt in order to aim high. Getting injured isn't just a bad thing, it's also a good experience. I want you to become the best trainer you know well.”
Finally, when the president asked Okinata about his goals, he strongly commented, "I want to become an athlete that I am a target for. Right now, my excitement is stronger than my anxiety." .
Mr. Hashimoto presented Mr. Okina with a bouquet of flowers, and Mr. Okina presented Mr. Hashimoto with a signed ball and colored paper, and the talk ended.
Yomiuri Giants No. 1 Nominated Pitcher Okina pays a courtesy call to the town mayor
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(From left) Deputy Mayor Sato/Manager Suzuki/Pitcher Okina/Mayor Yoshida/Superintendent Koshikawa
On November 11, pitcher Taisei Outa of the Kansai International University Baseball Club, who has decided to join the Yomiuri Giants, paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Ichishi Yoshida of Taka Town and pledged to play an active role.
Pitcher Okina entered the venue to be welcomed by Takabo Fuuko, a mascot character from Taka Town.Mayor Yoshida, Vice Mayor Akihiro Sato, and Superintendent of Education Masanobu Koshikawa talked about his joy at joining the team and his enthusiasm for joining the opening team.
In response to a request from Superintendent Koshikawa to "send a message to the children of Taka Town," pitcher Okina wrote the words "be kind to people" on colored paper.
A bouquet and a commemorative gift were presented by Taka-machi, and a signed colored paper and a ball were presented by Okina. rice field.
Yomiuri Giants No. 1 Nominated Pitcher Okina Courtesy Call on Mayor
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(From left) Mayor Nakata / Pitcher Okina / President Hamana / Coach Suzuki
On October 10, Kansai University of International Baseball Baseball Club pitcher Taisei Outa, who has decided to join the Yomiuri Giants, paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Kazuhiko Nakata of Miki City and pledged to play an active role.
At the 10 Professional Baseball Draft Conference held on October 11, pitcher Okina, who was nominated for the first place by the Yomiuri Giants and decided to join the team, talked with Mayor Nakata about the joy of joining the Yomiuri Giants and the opening team. Along with his enthusiasm for entering the university, he expressed his gratitude to everyone in Miki City who has supported his success since entering university.
In response, Mayor Nakata offered words of encouragement and hope, saying, "Please take good care of your body. I look forward to your triumphant return to Miki City."
[Profile of Taisei Ota]
■ Position (Throwing/Battering): Pitcher (Right/Right)
■ Height/Weight: 181cm/88kg
Date of Birth/Birthplace: June 1999, 6/Hyogo Prefecture
■ High School: Hyogo Prefectural Nishiwaki Technical High School
Comment from himself: "I want to become a player who is trusted by the Giants fans."
[Follow-up] The Yomiuri Giants visited the school for the nomination greetings
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On October 2021, 10, the Yomiuri Giants (Vice President Atsuhiro Otsuka, Scout Director Yuji Mizuno, Scout Deputy Director Shinsuke Kurematsu, and Scout Keisuke Kishi) visited the university's Miki Campus to greet the nominees.
There were high expectations for Ouda Ouda, saying, "I want him to aim for 10 wins or more in the starting line-up."Okina said, "I'm confident in my physical strength and stamina, so I want to be able to compete in the first team."
We look forward to your continued support for Okina.
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[Breaking News] Congratulations!Rigid baseball club Okina Ota pitcher Yomiuri Giants No. 1 pick
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(From right) Baseball Manager (Vice President) Yasuo Yamashita / Pitcher Daidai Okina / Coach of the Baseball Club Hideyuki Suzuki
Yomiuri Giants pitcher Daidai Okina of the university's baseball club was selected as the number one pick at today's 2021 Professional Baseball Draft Conference.
[Profile of Taisei Ota]
■ Position (Throwing/Battering): Pitcher (Right/Right)
■ Height/Weight: 181cm/88kg
Date of Birth/Birthplace: June 1999, 6/Hyogo Prefecture
■ High School: Hyogo Prefectural Nishiwaki Technical High School
Comment from himself: "I want to become a player who is trusted by the Giants fans."
