【阪神岡田監督】『木浪・佐藤輝明は不動のレギュラーじゃない』『サトテルの成績はこんなもんじゃない』『給料上げたかったら開幕投手はやるべきではない』岡田監督の発言について高木豊が語ります!【プロ野球】

Summary

The transcript is a conversation discussing expectations for the upcoming baseball season for a manager named Okada. Key topics include the impact of player injuries on batting order, the importance of defensive skills for infielders like Sato, opening day pitchers and rotation, and balancing the desire to win with developing players' skills. Okada seems pragmatic yet encouraging in his approach, focusing on consistency while pushing players to improve.

Takeaways

• ⚾️ Okada, the director, emphasizes maintaining the batting order from the previous season unless performance issues necessitate changes.
• 🗣️ He mentions the possibility of new players emerging and taking positions, indicating the team's dynamic nature.
• 🤼‍♂️ Competition for positions is highlighted, with a focus on performance as the key to securing a spot in the lineup.
• 🔄 Flexibility in player positions and batting order is considered based on the team's needs and player performance.
• 🔍 The importance of defense and batting rhythm is discussed, emphasizing the balance and familiarity players have with their batting order.
• 💪 The potential for players to rise to prominence through exceptional performance, regardless of the existing batting order, is noted.
• 🌟 Focus on players like Morioka and Nishi, indicating their defensive skills and the potential impact on their position in the team.
• 🏆 The success of the previous year's lineup is acknowledged, suggesting minimal changes unless significantly better options arise.
• 👀 Anticipation around who will fill the outfield positions, with specific attention to center field being a fixed position.
• 🛠️ The director's speech at a New Year's meeting with the Kansai Press Club, discussing aspirations for consecutive victories, reflects the team's ambitions.

Q & A

What does Okada say about the batting order for next season?

Okada says he doesn't want to change the batting order much from last season unless a new player emerges who is clearly better than the current starters.

What does Okada say about pitching on opening day?

Okada says pitching on opening day is difficult because you face the ace of the opposing team. He thinks it's better for a #2-4 starter to pitch opening day rather than the ace, to save the ace for later critical games.

How does Okada view developing good defense?

Okada believes developing good defense should come before batting. He wants players like Sato to focus on improving their defense first before their hitting.

Who does Okada see competing for the open outfield spots?

Okada mentioned Morishita, Noguchi, Maekawa and Inoue as candidates competing with the current starters Noji and Yoshida for the open outfield spots.

What does Okada say about shortstop competition?

Okada expects Sato to be the shortstop but said bringing up Ono and Kishi is meant to pressure Sato to improve, not take his spot.

What does Okada say about third base?

Okada sees Sato as the third baseman and doesn't expect prospects like Noguchi to convert to third base successfully.

How does Okada view player development?

Okada looks for players to show improvement in their approach and attitude year-to-year more than just their stats.

What outside opinions does Okada mention?

Okada references insights from former player Yoshida about developing defense first and not focusing too much on batting initially.

How does Okada decide the opening day starter?

Okada weighs team needs over individual glory, so may avoid starting the ace opening day to preserve him for critical games later.

How does Okada interact with media and fans?

Okada seems very open with media and fans, having long discussions about both specifics like positions and general philosophy.