It was both spectacular and powerful, with plenty of weight. Spring camp in Seibu’s Miyazaki / Nango. Takeya Nakamura, Hotaka Yamakawa, and Kento Watanabe were always in the same group for battering (free batting) and defensive practice. It is no wonder that Genda of the same group looks thin. Three people who weigh more than 100 kg are powerful enough to see from the stand regardless of whether they hit or protect. Director Hatsuhiko Tsuji also said, “I was joking that the ground was a little dented.”

The genealogy of giant batters is a tradition unique to Seibu. Nakamura, who is in his 21st year as a professional, opens the way as a home run hitter with a bat, followed by Yamakawa. After all, the existence of “the eldest brother” refill was big, and there were many scenes where Yamakawa found a gap during practice and asked a question. It’s not a long exchange, but Nakamura seemed to answer simple words with meaning.

Watanabe, also known as “Yokubari-kun,” is polishing the two role models as a model. Rather than actively listening at the camp now, he is struggling to get results in action while tackling the challenges from the first year of last season. Still worried, Nakamura casually advised that “the timing should be earlier” at dinner off the ground. The next day, a home run was born in Watanabe.

Originally, Nakamura had a stance of “I will answer if asked. If I can answer.” However, it is possible to detect a junior who hits a wall because he is “overlooking” from his usual practice and seeing the changes. A word can be added at the perfect timing. Above all, the gentle atmosphere that is created fills the gap between the years. Nakamura, who is in his 21st year as a professional player and has only eight home runs left until he hits 450 home runs in total, is looking forward to the birth of a super-heavy hit line that he pulls with his big back.[Yugun = Naruyoshi Kurita]