Even the mayor came out, and Doosan's second-tier hospitality and the City Hall Tourism Association all went out → A gift drawn by Cheol-woong on traditional liquor

Feb 09, 2025

photo courtesy of Doosan Bears

Miyako City, Japan, welcomed the Doosan Bears' second-tier squad for a training camp.

The Doosan Futures team departed for Miyakojima, Japan, via Incheon International Airport on the 7th and set up a spring camp. Miyako City visited the training site in person on the 8th and held a welcoming event.

In particular, Mayor Kakazu Novoru, who took office in January this year, came to personally express his gratitude. According to Doosan officials, Mayor Kakazu and city hall and tourism association officials were all out.

An official from Doosan said "Miyako City worked hard to improve the environment of Doosan Bears camp by improving the indoor weight yard facilities of the baseball stadium"Thank you.

Mayor Kakazu promised active support for the Doosan Bears Futures team. He also presented Aomori soju and melon with Doosan's logo and mascot 'Cheolwoongi'. He also performed traditional Miyazaki music.

Tomaru Nimura, the head of the Futures team, is a famous leader in Japan.

Niemura served as the Chunichi Dragons' second-tier coach, first-tier defensive coach, first-tier head coach, Rakuten Golden Eagles' second-tier coach, first-tier operations coach, and first-tier head coach. In particular, they won Rakuten's first Japan Series in 2013.

General Manager Nimura thanked the city for its active support. I think I can concentrate on training without getting injured."

photo courtesy of Doosan Bears

A Doosan official also said, `Thank you for your warm hospitality. I can feel the attention paid to all over the ballpark. I will work hard to foster it in a good environment."

The Futures squad consisted of 15 pitchers such as Choi Ji-gang, four catchers such as Jang Kyu-bin, eight infielders such as Park Joon-young, and six outfielders such as Hong Sung-ho. Among the new players in 2025, seven players, including pitcher Hwang Hee-cheon and infielder Han Ha-hyun, were included.

Choi Ji-gang is a key must-win group, and Park Joon-young is a main shortstop candidate. The two are not 100% in shoulder and waist conditions, so they slowly raise their pace through the second-tier spring camp, not the first-tier one.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.