Even if Kiyomiya and Yasuda become strong enemies, “Even if you are hit, you can hit yourself.”
Yuki Yanagita, an outfielder of Softbank, released the voluntary training in Saga and Ureshino City to the press on the 12th. In addition to junior outfielders Yusuke Masago, catcher Kenta Tanigawara, infielder Naonori Yasuda of Lotte, and outfielder Daisuke Togawa of Seibu, who also participated last year, Kotaro Kiyomiya infielder of Nippon-Ham has joined this year, and the atmosphere is bright. In the field, I was sweating for batting practice.
This “Team Gita” voluntary training where two young sluggers, Yasuda and Kiyomiya, who are expected for the future, meet. When Kiyomiya told me that he wanted to participate, he seemed confused, “Why Kiyomiya … I feel like I can’t take responsibility …”, but he agreed with his wish. If Yasuda and Kiyomiya grow, they will become strong enemies for Softbank. It seems that salt will be sent to the enemy, but why does Yanagida welcome young people from other teams to his own voluntary training?
It is not uncommon for players from other teams to voluntarily train together. Yanagita himself also participated in voluntary training by requesting outfielder Yoshio Itoi during the Orix era. However, it is easy to think that Yasuda and Kiyomiya are “disciple” to Yanagita, but Yanagita’s own idea is a little different. “Because they are wonderful players, it’s a learning experience, and I’m an enemy to the players of other teams, but I hope that I can work hard and go in the right direction. There are opportunities everywhere. So, I’m trying not to miss it, “he said after the practice of the day.
Yanagita himself is working hard every year on his own training in search of new learning. He is willing to share his skills and experience, but he is trying to absorb from young players hints that will help him grow. He himself participated in Itoi’s voluntary training and has led to his growth. There may be a part of giving back to the “juniors” what they have inherited from the “seniors”.
That’s why I don’t impose anything on it. As for the advice, he respects the independence and independence of the individuals, saying, “I will answer when asked. I have nothing to say. I think that if you believe in yourself, you will get results.” And even if Kiyomiya and Yasuda become strong enemies of Softbank, they say, “Even if you get hit, you should hit yourself.”
The hint I got from young people in this voluntary training is “Yanagita-ness” that makes me laugh “I don’t have it so far”. “I haven’t done it yet, but there are days, so I’ll do it while studying.” Yanagita’s “greatness” can be said to be the fact that he works hard with the “strong enemy” of the future and greedily pursues growth and evolution in a straightforward manner.
(Yusuke Fukutani)
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