Bullpen kicked out “Do you know your uniform number?” “Sorrow” of a training player facing cold treatment | Full-Count

Life in the dormitory is also “the amount of money you can freely use every month is about 30,000 yen”

The 3-digit number is a symbol of rebellion. Even in each professional baseball team, there are training players who continue to appeal toward the stage of one army. Despite the differences in the environment in which each team is placed, the path to control is by no means easy. Some players have faced “cold treatment”.

If it is the first place in the draft, the contract fee at the time of joining the group is as much as 100 million yen. On the other hand, in the case of a training contract, a preparation fee of 3 million yen will be paid. Naturally, the annual salary is also much cheaper. Although living expenses are floating in the dormitory of the baseball team, I spend days that do not seem to be a very gorgeous world.

“The cost of medical treatment used for body care, communication costs such as mobile phones, and even a little savings considering the future. Then, the amount of money that can be freely used every month is about 30,000 yen.”

The former training pitcher looks back on those days. Finish 3 meals in the dormitory while watching the controlled players who go out to eat out every time they are off. “I don’t have to go out to eat out because it’s delicious.” When I had time to spare, I went to the indoor practice area and stretched.

Even when I go out once in a while, I don’t hesitate to take a taxi to Dora 1 to the downtown area. The days when I feel the difference in consideration for the expected value are just motivation. “I always thought I didn’t want to lose.”

I felt the difference from being under control even when I was wearing a uniform. In the 2nd army battle, the player who is nominated in the top of the draft will get the chance first. It’s understandable. However, when I was practicing pitching with a bullpen, I was surprised at the words from the leaders. “What are you throwing? Do you know your number?” Training is not the first thing to be thrown. I thought it was a terrible word.

Of course, there are also leaders who support us with a three-legged race, and if we come under control, the environment will change completely. Even in today’s professional baseball, there are many players who have climbed to the top of the ball world from training. However, if I can say one thing, the world is weeded out with the optimistic feeling of “let’s start with training for the time being”. The three-digit number also contains sad feelings.

(Full-Count editorial department)