Nippon-Ham Fighters manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo (53) revealed on the 22nd that he has a secret plan for his first appearance as a coach at the All-Star Game. “He’ll do something. He’s a different person when he’s on that stage. Suddenly, a switch will turn on and I’ll appear,” he said, announcing the surprise in his unique way of speaking.
He is one of the best entertainers in the baseball world, having excited fans by stealing home plate at the 2004 All-Star Game and winning the MVP award. “I have to start preparing for something interesting a month and a half in advance,” he said with a grin. He has already had a meeting with Pacific League manager Kokubo and seems to be fully prepared. While he says that “the players are the main focus,” he also secretly aims to “steal a little bit” for the MVP award, which is supposed to be open only to players.
All of the bizarre performances are for the enjoyment of the fans. “I want to make this an interesting All-Star game,” he said, and is looking to make the festival his biggest event yet, his first in 19 years since he participated as a player in 2006. (Haruki Kawakami)
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