3-Line Summary
- The Giants’ autumn camp in Miyazaki is heating up: over 4,000 fans watched an intense 8-hour session in the second training phase.
- Manager Shinnosuke Abe stresses “repetition and precision,” sharpening situational plays and bottom-order power before intrasquad games begin.
- Takuro Ishii’s reported appointment as farm team manager sparks excitement for a new, data-driven player development system.
First Team: The “Hard Autumn” Continues — Tactical Scrimmages Begin November 8
The Giants’ second training phase hit its peak on November 3, with a full-day (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) workout witnessed by 4,023 fans in Miyazaki. Manager Shinnosuke Abe emphasized relentless repetition and attention to detail, saying:
“We can’t score multiple hits in a row off elite pitchers — we must find ways to create runs through precision.”
Abe’s fall blueprint blends small-ball tactics like bunts and hit-and-runs with power from the lower lineup, aiming to enhance scoring consistency.
Player Highlights
- Naoki Yoshikawa rejoined the team after hip surgery, testing his movements with light fielding drills: “Feeling good so far,” he said.
- Taisei Ota is fine-tuning his rhythm with live BP using official WBC baseballs ahead of the Japan–Korea Series (Nov. 15–16).
Abe’s next step: an intrasquad series from Nov. 8, where he plans to “test plenty of tactical variations.”
Key focus: refining one-run strategies and increasing extra-base production from the lower order — the kind of detail that wins tight games in October.
Farm Team: The Ishii Takuro Era Begins — Giants’ Development System Evolves
While the first team trains hard, the Giants’ farm squad is buzzing with energy and speculation. The headline: Takuro Ishii (55) is reportedly set to take over as farm manager. Known for his player-development acumen, Ishii would be only the third Giants manager without prior playing experience for the club.
Young players are showing strong motivation ahead of upcoming scrimmages. Pitcher Atsuki Sonoda declared, “I’ll be a pitcher who wins games,” while rookie Rai Takashita drew attention with a friendly shot alongside veteran catcher Seiji Kobayashi, symbolizing growing team unity.
SNS Reaction
Fans are largely optimistic:
“Abe on the first team, Ishii on the farm — the perfect combo for a stronger Giants.”
“Discipline and data — players will grow both physically and mentally.”
Behind the Scenes: Reading Between the Lines of Masumi Kuwata’s Departure
Former farm manager Masumi Kuwata announced his departure on Oct. 28, citing accountability after missing first-team goals. However, reports suggest deeper factors:
- He reportedly declined a front-office reassignment (international department).
- Tensions surfaced over differences in player development philosophy with Abe’s new staff.
Despite this, Kuwata’s record was outstanding: the farm team finished 80–44–2 (.645), eight games ahead of the next best, and produced several call-ups. His exit likely reflects organizational restructuring, not failure.
Today’s Key Points to Watch
- Tactics: Precision in hit-and-runs, push bunts, and base-running starts.
- Pitchers: Balancing pitch counts and quality — strike-zone rate and whiff rate.
- Hitters: Improving extra-base and on-base percentages in the lower lineup.
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