Collecting and Translating the 1973 Calbee Bat-Backs (Part 8)

 #42  Yoshida - Catcher (Giants)

Yoshida's Batting Record

#43  Takahashi (Kazu) - Pitcher (Giants)

Training Hard  Takahashi (Kazu)

On days with no game, all players from ON on down can be found at the Tamagawa Ground practicing their positions. The pitchers may even throw around 400 pitches in a day, not stopping until they’re satisfied. Talk about stamina. It’s enough to make you think an arm might fall off. After that’s done, they run laps around the grounds to develop lower body strength. Then, it’s calisthenics with the coaches and a massage. Impressive, isn’t it?

#44  Takahashi (Kazu) - Pitcher (Giants)

Takahashi’s Pitching Record by Opposing Team in ‘72

Takahashi is already in complete control with 9 wins by 6/15 of this year, and has the momentum to raise it to 20 or more. Go for it, Kazu!

 #45  Horiuchi - Pitcher (Giants)

Horiuchi’s Pitching Record by Opposing Team in ‘72

Last year saw Horiuchi attain his highest win total since entering the pros. Chunichi was the only team he had a losing record against. His match-ups against them should be key for this season.

#46  Suetsugu - Outfielder (Giants)

Suetsugu’s Batting Record