Chapter 11: Batting practice part (1)

Following.

Asad put on his training clothes.

Armed with baseball gloves and metal bats, he came to Field A to participate in the garrison training and strike training of the First Army.

Because Asad had not shown his strike ability before.

So when he gets to the batter's seat, he's going to put in the world-class short hit. He will leave the long hits for opponent's he didn't want to break his own pitcher mentality because with ohtani ability. ( Who can hit 40+ home runs in MLB it's very easy to hit these highschoolers).

Short hit.

Usually refers to tapping.

This means holding a short bat and touching the baseball.

Make the ball roll weakly in the direction of the difficult defense, so that the opponent will catch the ball off guard.

This helps the teammates on base to successfully run to the next base.

But.

In the system's decision.

A short hit is not a touch, but a blow to any position in the infield.

As for world-class short hits.

It is to let Asad have the level of pointing and fighting.

Of course....

The premise of which to hit is ...

The opponent's pitching is not close to world-class and reaches world-class....

At this time.

Stand on the pitcher's mound.

The person in charge of pitching is Kenshi Kawakami.

His possession is outstanding, but his strength is only at the Kanto level.

So.

When Asad stood in the batter's seat, there was no pressure.

"Although I really want to show off my skills..."

"But after all, it's a teammate, let's endure it a little..."

Asas originally wanted to aim at the crotch of the seniors to hit the ball, but for the sake of his teammates, he still gave up this technique to show off his striking ability.

Shout!

Kawakami threw the ball with all his might.

Since being educated once by the Dongqingguo, a four-stick beater of the previous generation of seido.

Kawakami made a decision.

Whether it's an official competition or daily training, give it your all!

However

He was facing Asad!

So....

While!

A crisp bang!

Asad hit the baseball accurately!

And aimed at the direction of third base and hit over!

Next moment!

Feel free to leave the metal bar aside, then run fast to first base!

Tread!

Super fast footsteps, with a strong wind!

The members of the First Army and other units who were training around, as well as the head coach Kataoka and others who were patrolling the stadium, were all attracted by Asad's figure!

Meanwhile!

The baseball that was shot out by Asad happened to fall at the feet of the third baseman, making him bend down to pick it up.

But!

After a long Training!

Asad's strength has already exceeded the national level!

How could a third baseman react to a baseball he hit with all his might?

Saw!

In the process of the third baseman bending over!

The baseball had landed at his feet and bounced behind him!

Fortunately, after the ground deceleration, the flight speed plummeted, which also gave the third baseman a chance to catch up!

However

When a third baseman picks up the ball....

only to find out....

Asad had already run to first base....

The voice of the referee at first base was also heard:

"Get on the base safely!"

Everyone who had been paying attention to Asad just now was all stunned.

"Well... So fast! "

"This speed and the fastest position in the team also have a fight, right?"

"And the direction of the blow is tricky!"

"If it wasn't a coincidence just now, then this junior's strike ability would be a bit terrifying!"

In the midst of everyone's discussion.

The batter, who was behind Asad, stepped into the batter's seat.

Asad, who was standing at first base, stared at Kawakami's pitching posture.

Meantime.

Be ready to start at any time.

In baseball games.

It is a foul for a pitcher not to pretend to throw the ball at home plate when it is actually passed to other bases.

Other words.

Once the pitcher has put on a pitching stance.

Then he can't pass the ball to his teammates who guard other basebags.

Therefore.

When Asad saw Kawakami make a move to throw a ball at home plate.

The legs jerked.

At world-class sprint speed, he raced to second base.

Tread!

Extremely fast figure!

Once again, it attracted the attention of some members!

And under the gaze of everyone....

When Asad had already run more than half the distance...

The catcher had just received a pitch from Kawakami and passed it to the second baseman....

Wait until the catcher's pass.

Fly over the pitcher's mound.

Asad's right foot had already stepped on the base bag of second base.

"Get on the base safely!"

The second base referee immediately announced.

When the voice fell.

The second baseman is worthy of receiving the ball from the catcher.

"This kid's foot strength is so strong..."

Kuramochi, Youichi, who was a guerrilla, looked at Asad standing at second base in amazement.

"And..."

"So daring..."

"The first time I participated in strike training, I actually dared to steal the stronghold..."

(Ps: Ohtani had 20+ stolen bases in MLB so it's easy for Asad to steal bases here).

"Whew..."

"If I didn't get [world-class experience of ohtani], I would have been hesitating just now, right?"

"Even if the decision to steal the base is finally made..."

"It is estimated that it will also fail because of the poor starting time..."

"I have to say!"

"This reward I got of ohtani template is very strong people didn't call him unicorn for nothing. Hehehe !"

Asad patted the dust on his body and muttered in his heart.

"Kawakami is going to pitch!"

Suddenly.

Asad noticed Kawakami's movements.

Thereupon.

Immediately retract your mind.

And then....

As before....

The moment when Kawakami poses a pitching action....

With the reward [world-class experience] I received at the beginning, I ran to third base as soon as possible!

Tread!

Extremely fast footsteps sounded again!

The members who occasionally looked at second base were surprised!

"He still wants to steal the stronghold?"

"Asad is not afraid of failure, right?"

"This guy is also too daring!"

"What a speed! Seems to succeed? "

"Groove!!"

"Groove!!"

"He really succeeded!!"

Under everyone's gaze.

Asad once again stepped on the base bag of third base before the baseball was caught.

"Get on the base safely!"

The third-base referee announced the result with a surprised face.

The freshman stole the stronghold for the first time he participated in the training of the First Army, which he had seen.

But so far.

He hasn't seen a new student succeed.

Every freshman who stole the barrier was easily blocked by the senior.

However!

What about Asad?

He didn't just succeed!

And it worked twice!

"No doubt!"

"His guts, his reflexes, his speed."

"All three have reached the top level in the country, and may even surpass it!"

Outside the court, Takashima Rei, deputy director of the baseball department, gave a high evaluation after seeing Asad's performance.

"Although he did really well."

"But your evaluation, won't it be too exaggerated?"

Minister Ota asked cautiously.

"Not an exaggeration at all."

Head coach Kataoka said lightly: "In terms of the performance just now, it is indeed worthy of Takashima's evaluation. "

On the surface.

Kataoka Tetsushin is calm.

But inwardly.

But it was full of surprise.

To know.

Most people have limited energy.

So.

After seeing Asad's high-speed straight ball. Plus the other three balls are already reaching the top level in the country.

He felt.

Asad should have spent all his time practicing balls.

Therefore.

When the assistant coach arranges ball control and fitness training.

Kataoka didn't think too much about it, he felt that this arrangement was appropriate.

Result....

On today's strike training....

Asad gave him a big surprise!

Never expected!

The pitching ball is so good Asad!

Unexpectedly, even the guts, reaction, and speed have reached the top level in the country!

Of course!

And an uncertain blow!

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