Even the best ace is scared of ML! Correspondent's message.. Sasaki's mental breakdown experienced cultural shock → I feel anxious under tremendous pressure
Feb 19, 2025
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Japan 'Nikan Gendai' was shocked by the culture of Sasaki on the 19th. He is said to feel nervous due to unfamiliar environments and the burden of ultra-luxury members,' the report said.
Sasaki signed with the Dodgers through the posting system in January. Sasaki achieved a perfect game at the age of 21 in the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in 2022. In 2023, he surprised the world by recording 165 km. In the 2023 WBC, he also played well in two games and successfully completed the international competition showcase.
Sasaki of the world was also very nervous after experiencing his first major league spring training.
Nikkan Gendai 'Sasaki threw 23 bullpen pitches on the 18th. On this day, the pitching staff finished their training lightly. Sasaki stayed on his own and played catch and other additional training. It is extremely unusual to stay and practice in a major league camp,' he said.
The media's local correspondent said "I was shocked by the culture when I saw pitchers finish their workouts quickly in their first Major League camp. In addition, he said, "There are only quality pitchers around me." From the beginning of the camp, he was nervous, saying he didn't expect the exercise to end this quickly"Sasaki lost her peace of mind," he said.
Correspondent Lee said, `The Dodgers' starting pitchers, including Yamamoto, Glasnow and Snell, as well as Ohtani, young pitchers Gonsolin and May, who are preparing to return to the pitcher, are completing training quickly. The Major League is different from the Japanese camp, so Sasaki may accept that he is behind from the start."
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In the case of Korea and Japan, official off-season training will begin at the end of January. Conduct physical and technical training for about three weeks to gradually improve your condition. Practice games will be held from the end of February and exhibition games will begin in early March.
Major League Baseball will not gather in spring camp until mid-February. The process corresponding to the first camp between Korea and Japan is to digest and gather on its own.
Correspondent Nikkan Gendai said, `Most Japanese pitchers struggle with different environments such as training styles, official pitches, and mound in their first year in the Major League. Sasaki said he was too nervous after his first bullpen pitching. I heard it took a while for my body to warm up. In addition, Sasaki was expected to start Game 2 of the Tokyo Series. I have no choice but to be even more anxious."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
