A pepper grinder penetrates SAMURAI JAPAN “Everyone enjoyed it”
Outfielder Lars Nutvar of the Japanese national baseball team “Samurai Japan” attended the official press conference “Carnext 2023 WORLD SEA CLASSIC Tokyo Pool” held at Tokyo Dome on the 8th and said, “I’m extremely excited. I’ I’m very proud I think, and I’m very grateful to Team Japan for letting me play.”
Along with the Hanshin match on the 6th and the Orix match on the 7th, he participated in the starting lineup as “Number 1 / Middle Position”. He had 3 hits in a total of 8 at bats, showing his good condition and presence. “I’m going to play where Kuriyama asks me to play. Anyway, I want to be a member of this team. It doesn’t matter if I’m the first hitter or in any position in the outfield ,” he said enthusiastically.
The Cardinals’ familiar “Pepper Grinder” performance permeates the team. “I told Shohei that the Cardinals had this celebration. He said that since he is the first hitter, he should do it even if he hits. I did that two days ago and everyone enjoyed it. It’s really great, because it makes me more like myself. There are many people to thank,” he bowed.
Aiming for world number one with pitcher Shohei Ohtani. “I’m just like you and the fans. , and how they behave on and off the pitch. It’s amazing to see them. I’m very impressed.” “I really like Japanese baseball. I’ve never experienced a ballpark atmosphere like this before. It’s very special to hear the fans cheering throughout the game,” he said.
(Full Account editorial section)
