2023.10.22
Tomoyasu Kawaguchi becomes the new manager of the Japan National Team, his first actual game will be at the Asian Championships in December Amateur Baseball NOW vol.8
Tomoyasu Kawaguchi (52), former manager of Mitsubishi Motors Okazaki and vice-chairman of the Japan Baseball Federation Athlete Committee, has been appointed as the new manager to replace Akio Ishii, who served as the manager of the Japan National Team for seven years. His term ends at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi), which begins in September 2026. The 30th BFA Asian Baseball Championship (Taipei, Taiwan), which begins on December 3rd, will be his first actual match as a national team manager. Ishii retired after his term ended at the 19th Asian Games (Hangzhou, China).[Mainichi Shimbun Baseball Committee/Sozo Kuribayashi]
On October 20th, new coach Kawaguchi responded to a press interview in Tokyo and said, “Since we are playing a match, of course we have to win.Our goal is the gold medal.” Regarding the upcoming Asian Games, he expressed his desire to do so, saying, “Since it will be held in my hometown, I want to repay the favor with a good result.”
“Creating a team where players can take on challenges with peace of mind”
“I want to continue the efforts that Coach Ishii has been working on to increase the value of adult baseball,” said Kawaguchi. What kind of team does he envision building?
New manager Kawaguchi said, “Japan’s characteristic defensive ability centered on pitchers can be used at a world level.The challenge is batting.How to score points.”He added, “The appeal of baseball is that you can hit the ball far away. “For pitchers, it’s to throw a fast ball. That’s what I want from each player.”
Furthermore, while referring to the federation’s brand slogan, “JABA FAIR AND SQUARE – Fair and Fair.”, he added, “I believe that players who can embody ‘Fair and Fair’ will be the members selected for Japan. “I want to build a team where players can take on challenges with peace of mind,” he said, clarifying his basic thoughts.
■Career■
Tomoyasu Kawaguchi Born in 1971. Born in Wakayama City. He joined Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in April 1994 after attending Wakayama Prefectural Toin High School and Meiji University. He played as an infielder for Mitsubishi Motors Okazaki until October 2000. He gained experience as a manager and coach, and was appointed manager in 2005. Until he retired in 2009, he led Mitsubishi Motors Okazaki to four city championships.
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