Chunichi Dragons: February 24, 2012

by on Feb.24, 2012 @ 11:59 pm, under NPB

Batting Practice Bullpen Sessions / Batting Practice

Thursday

  • Takeshi Yamasaki took 112 swings during lunchtime batting practice and hit twelve over the fence. [Sports Hochi Osaka]

Friday

  • Masahiro Yamamoto and Kenshin Kawakami tossed situational batting practice today.  Yamamoto faced nine batters and allowed two hits while Kawakami faced eleven batters and allowed two hits.  Kawakami also topped out at 138km/h. (Nikkan Sports)

Thursday

  • Hitoshi Iwase threw thirty pitches in the bullpen. (Nikkan Sports)

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Kei Nomoto took things a little slow during practice today due to fasciitis in his right calf.  There are no plans to send Nomoto to a hospital at this stage but he will spend time away from Ichi-gun.

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Hitoki Iwase will likely get to start an exhibition game against Hiroshima on March 2.

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1st round draft pick Shuhei Takahashi spent some time signing autographs after practices on Thursday.

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Through Thursday, 1st round draft pick Takahashi is 7-for-24 with five extra base hits and four RBI over seven games.

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