Two people who have been nominated for training “Go or not go” emergency meeting
The “Ippai” that we exchanged at that time made a big step forward in my life. Orix’s outfielder Joichi Sano revealed the “secret story of training and joining the team” with pitcher Yuki Udagawa, who has been in sync since the Sendai University era. “It was the night of the draft. I wanted to talk to him as soon as possible.” On October 26, 2020, the two met at a pub in Sendai, which they frequented.
“I’m also training. I want to compete as a professional. Let’s do our best together.” Jo Sano persuaded Udagawa with a straight look. He broke his heart with a “friend” who had been dating for four years at the time.
2020 draft day. The nervousness ran through the two who were restless, perhaps because there was no nomination. “Finished selected players”. 12 teams, the moment the nomination of players under control was over, I looked down unintentionally.
“I wasn’t called…”
In the training draft that started immediately following, Udagawa was nominated in 3rd place and Sano Sano was nominated by Orix in 5th place. Conflict mixed with joy. “We talked regarding whether or not to go with the training nomination. However, I had decided to go. Let’s do our best to be under control (player registration).” The emergency meeting was close to “persuasion.”
