Instructor Hisanori Takahashi, who visited the Doosan Bears’ spring camp based on his relationship with manager Lee Seung-yeop, the ‘national hitter’, returned to Japan after completing all the schedules. Instructor Takahashi said strongly, “I will cheer for Doosan’s 2023 from afar.”안전놀이터
Doosan announced on the 27th that “Instructor Takahashi, who joined Doosan Spring Camp in Sydney, Australia on the 9th, departed on the 25th.”
Instructor Takahashi began his professional career after being drafted by the Yomiuri Giants in the first round of the 1999 rookie draft. Takahashi, who had been in Yomiuri until 2009, recorded 79 wins, 66 losses, 5 holds and 15 saves in 245 games, and challenged the major leagues the following year.
Prior to the 2020 season, Takahashi signed a contract with the New York Mets and succeeded in stepping on the big league stage, playing for the Los Angeles Angels, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago Cubs, appearing in 168 games (12 starts), 14 wins, 12 losses, 14 holds 10 His save ERA was 3.99.
Takahashi, who played four seasons in the major leagues, returned to the Japanese professional baseball stage after the 2013 season, and ended his active career after two seasons with the Yokohama DeNA Baystars. On the Japanese professional baseball stage, he participated in 261 games, recording 79 wins, 73 losses, 5 holds, 15 saves, and an average ERA of 3.79.
Instructor Takahashi built a relationship with manager Lee Seung-yeop when he was playing in Japan, and visited Doosan’s spring camp to help prepare for the 2023 season. Instructor Takahashi passed on his know-how gained while playing in Japan and the major leagues, as well as the mental elements a pitcher should have, and his overall experience to pitchers other than young left-handed pitchers, based on his active appearance, such as throwing a batting ball himself.
Instructor Takahashi said, “I saw more good players than I thought. There are many pitchers with strengths, but among them, Hong Kun-hee, Kwak Bin, Kim Ho-jun, and Choi Seung-yong stood out. Not only the qualities of good players, but also their efforts were impressive.” raised up
He then added a heartfelt advice, saying, “I ordered the players to ‘know themselves first.
Instructor Takahashi did not forget to cheer for coach Lee Seung-yeop. He said, “I came to Australia because of my relationship with coach Lee Seung-yeop, and I look forward to coach Lee Seung-yeop. I realized that he also has a high understanding of baseball. It feels good to have one more team to support. I will cheer for Doosan in 2023, even from afar.” he emphasized.
Manager Lee Seung-yeop said, “I sincerely thank Instructor Takahashi for guiding me wholeheartedly.” He expressed his gratitude and joy.
Choi Seung-yong, who was highly praised by Takahashi Instructor, said, “I constantly inquired and learned a lot about the change-up grip and throwing method. I also felt the need to grow more.”
Next, Kim Ho-joon said, “Starting with bullpen pitching, he emphasized that you can give the coach confidence by throwing a stable ball. While experimenting with this and that, I realized anew that I had to give faith.” I was able to refine the phosphorus part,” he added.