Nippon-Ham Nao Miyanishi: “The manager’s words really touched me.” Manager Shinjo’s words that encouraged him to reach his 900th career game | Pacific League

Nippon-Ham Nao Miyanishi “The manager’s words really touched me” – Manager Shinjo’s words that encouraged him to pitch in his 900th game

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2025.9.24(水) 05:50

Pacific League Nippon-Ham 0-7 Rakuten (23rd, Escon F)

Nippon-Ham Nao Miyanishi pitcher (40) came on to pitch the 5th inning and reached 900 games pitched in his career. He became the fourth player in professional history to accomplish this feat. with one out and a runner on first and second, he surrendered a run in but received a commemorative from manager Shinjo and bowed deeply to the stands. baseball Walk sacrifice fly plate

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Miyanishi has an unforgettable word from manager Shinjo: After he pitched in 879 consecutive relief games, tying Iwase Chunichi on May 10 against Rakuten (ESCON), he received a direct message from his commander: “The most important thing is to let him pitch in good situations and experience. When you become a leader in the future, you should do it that way,” he said.

On October 14th of last year, in the third game of the first stage of the CS (against Lotte Escond), he was entrusted with the ninth inning with a three-point lead that would closer saves this season, recalls that it was a “shock,” but closer out all three batters and said, “That felt really good, and it motivated me for this season.” The 40-year-old iron-armed pitcher, now in his 18th year as a pro, said, “When you’ve been playing for a long time, you start to take on responsibility without thinking, and it gets tough. But the manager’s words really hit home, and I really learn from them. I’m grateful.” His bond with his manager helped him achieve this great record. (Nippon-Ham correspondent, Kawakami Haruki)

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