Chapter 36: The Evolution of Miyuki (Part 1)
What determines a person's achievements is often not to see what kind of friends he has, but to see what kind of opponents he has.
Yukiichi was originally the main catcher of Seido High School. He has been the main catcher of Qingdao High School since the first grade, and after more than a year of growth, he is now the core figure of Qingdao High School.
At least before Sawamura joined Seido High School, Miyuki was indeed one of the two core main players in the Seido High School baseball team.
The mental core and the offensive core are, of course, the fourth baton. And the core of the garrison is to serve as the main catcher Miyuki.
From a match point of view, attack power is definitely not as important as defense. The outcome of a match doesn't have to be about who scores more points. Especially for a team like Seido High School, there is nothing wrong with scoring.
The condition for victory is to see who loses less points.
Before Qingdao High School, there were no decent ace pitchers. This is not to deliberately belittle Tanba and Kawakami, but in the high school circle in general, especially in Tokyo. Qingdao High School often gives the impression that pitchers are not strong!
This is recognized by everyone, and it is not the words of any one person.
then Are Koichiro Tanba and Kawakami really weak?
The answer, of course, is no!
In fact, although the two did not say how strong they were, they definitely couldn't talk about being weak.
It's just that compared to Qingdao High School, such a national giant, they are a little unsuitable. Especially when compared with the luxury line of Qingdao High School, this gap is even more obvious.
The pitcher on the pitcher's mound is not very good, and as the core of the team's defense, Miyuki naturally has to put more effort into it.
Because he has to keep the points he concedes within a certain range to ensure the team wins.
For example, even if Qingdao Dao's luxury line wins 10 points. You lost 15 points on the garrison, and it was also for nothing!
To this end, Miyuki spends most of his energy on researching opponent profiles and improving the team's defense.
A person's energy is limited, and when he spends too much energy on controlling the team's concedes, he will naturally slack off on his own blows.
But even in the case of slackness, Yuyu's performance on the playing line is also remarkable.
This has to be said that his baseball talent is indeed far beyond ordinary people.
Originally, this was nothing, anyway, Qingdao High School has strong hitters, and the team doesn't have to be afraid of not scoring points. As the defensive core of a team, as long as Miyuki can control the points he concedes, it will be a great achievement.
Why is it original?
In fact, this is very easy to understand, it was originally what was originally possible, but now it doesn't work.
Why doesn't it work? Originally, Miyuki could use it because Miyuki didn't have too strong opponents in the competition for the catcher position.
There is an obvious gap between the two sides, and of course Yuyuki does not need to be afraid, the main position will be taken away.
It's different now, because in the competition for the catcher position, he has a terrifying competitor.
Catching, matching, containing, directing the team......
These catchers are duty-bound, and Miyuki thinks that he will never lose to his competitors. No matter how powerful Senior Chris is, after all, he has a one-year gap period, and Yu Xingke has never been idle during this time. Originally, the gap between the two had already been caught up by Yuyuki.
The problem is not in the ability to be a catcher, but in the ability to strike.
If you want to rely on the blow of your nerve knife to compete for the throne of the main catcher, I'm afraid it's very hanging.
As a persistent baseball player, Miyuki certainly can't back down in the face of difficulties.
Since there is an obvious gap in the blow, then we must rely on the power of the blow to make up for the gap.
In the previous blow, Miyuki did not go to base.
Considering that from the sixth game, he will have to swap with Chris. Miyuki has only two chances to get into the strike zone.
In these two cases, Miyuki had to show something. And it has to be when no one is on the base, to behave. Otherwise, if there is someone on the base, even if Miyuki hits a hit, it will be no different from his previous performance.
"This is a great opportunity!"
In the bottom half of the fourth inning, no one was out, and no one was on base.
Yukikazu was also the first to stand in the strike zone.
If he can't get to base in this situation, then Miyuki is likely to be replaced by Senior Chris.
With this understanding, Yukiichi also became unprecedentedly focused.
It's just that he looks focused, and others can't see it.
Come on!
Seeing Miyuki standing in the strike zone, the catcher at Kiryu High School in Osaka also had a headache.
Although he successfully eliminated Miyuki last time, until now, he couldn't figure out what type of beater Miyuki was.
When Yu Xing hit before, in the face of the sweet ball that was easy to play, he let it go. Instead, he chased the tricky change ball and played.
The catcher of Kiryu High School in Osaka is also an old man, and he has never seen such a neurotic opponent.
At this time, how do you say he will match the ball? With some tricky change balls, people seem to be waiting to play change balls. With that kind of sweet ball that is more powerful, isn't he sick?
"Although I can't figure out what he thinks, I can only believe Ah Guan's pitching at this time!"
First Ball: Change Ball with Low Inside Corner!
Even if such a ball is hit by Miyuki, it must be a throw-in!
It can be considered a good fishing ball.
Of course, the average hitter wouldn't swing a batter at such a tricky ball on the first ball.
After all, the ball is tricky, which means it is likely to be a bad ball. On the first ball, it's not wise to swing the bat against this kind of ball.
But Miyuki is obviously not an ordinary beater.
On the first ball, he swung his bat without hesitation.
"Ping!"
The white ball was hit and flew out of bounds.
"Out of bounds!"
On the strike zone, Miyuki looked annoyed.
"It's a shame."
The catcher of Osaka Kiri High School, looking at Miyuki's eyes, is similar to looking at a madman.
If the first time was enough, he really swung his bat at the tricky ball for the second time.
No matter how incomprehensible the catcher of Osaka Kiriko High School is! In fact, Miyuki is obviously a sweet ball that has been let go, aiming at the tricky ball.
Once is a coincidence, twice is definitely not a coincidence.
With a plan in mind, the catcher immediately gave the hall a ball.
A straight ball just off the top!
"Whoosh!"
As if it was discussed, the catcher here played a code, and the pavilion Guangmei threw the ball over there.
The small white balls flew like lasers above the home plate.
In the face of this ball, Miyuki waved his baton decisively.
"Ping!"
After the white ball is hit, it breaks through the sky.
The catcher of Kiryu High School in Osaka looked at the small ball that flew out with a shocked expression.
Just now, Miyuki was aiming for a hit!
He guessed that he would use a straight ball!
"Smack!"
Two meters short, the ball did not fly out.
"What a pity!"
Miyuki leisurely crossed the first and second bases and ran to the third base.
Hit a three-run hit!
Almost, really just a little, the ball flew out.