Morimoto Hichori (森本稀哲), the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters’ farm team manager, held an introductory press conference at ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO and said that a change of manager could be considered if the 1st team’s losing streak continues. Shinjo Tsuyoshi (新庄剛志) praised Morimoto Hichori’s (森本稀哲) potential while expressing his expectations for him to build a foundation at the field level.
Morimoto Hichori (森本稀哲), who recently became the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters’ farm team manager, attended a press conference with manager Shinjo Tsuyoshi (新庄剛志) at ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO on the 7th. Morimoto Hichori (森本稀哲) described his key duties as developing and preparing the players wanted by the 1st-team manager, and stressed the importance of building a foundation for the team.
Shinjo Tsuyoshi (新庄剛志) acknowledged Morimoto Hichori’s (森本稀哲) potential, saying, “I made him farm team manager with the feeling of sending a beloved child off on a journey,” and expressed his expectations regarding player selection. He also referred to his policy of starting with defense.
Farm team manager Morimoto Hichori (森本稀哲) also discussed his daily routine and promised to lead a more disciplined lifestyle from next year. He further suggested that a decision could be made based on the 1st team’s results, saying, “If the 1st team’s losing streak continues for too long, I am also considering a change of manager,” and joked that sunscreen would be the appropriate gift.