"Eh?"

"Why?"

"Azhe, didn't you perform very well in the game today?"

Nishino Kazuya was obviously stunned for a moment, and then asked a series of questions.

"Ah... But that was just a competition with the junior high school students..." Tetsu Nishino said.

In today's game, he once again felt the importance of the catcher position.

In fact, before Tetsu Nishino started playing baseball, as a pure passerby, his understanding of baseball was the same as other passers-by. If someone asked him at that time, which position on the baseball field seemed to be the easiest.

catcher.

This is Tetsu Nishino’s understanding and answer.

Compared with pitchers who have to pitch in every inning and fielders who sprint back and forth, the position of the catcher is really comfortable. It does not require any exercise at all. It is just a matter of squatting behind the plate to catch the ball. In Tetsu Nishino's initial understanding, the catcher should

It's a relatively easy position, which is suitable for a new baseball player like him. That's why on his first day in the club, he listened to Kazuya Nishino's advice and directly chose to be a catcher.

However, the situation was completely different from what he thought.

The catcher is the brain of the team on the field, and its importance is self-evident.

Matching the ball, catching the ball, directing the defense, and attacking.

It can be said that the catcher's task on the field is no lighter than that of the pitcher, and the catcher on the field also spends a lot of energy in distributing the ball and directing the field, and the energy consumed is several times that of other positions.

A good catcher requires the cooperation of teammates at other positions, but if it is a catcher with a low level, the team's fielding level will be significantly reduced.

And this is what Tetsu Nishino is worried about.

Which catcher hasn't been practicing since he was a child? It seems too reluctant for a complete novice like him to choose such an important position.

"Kazuya, you didn't tell me earlier that the catcher is so important to the field. If you had known, I would have played right fielder."

Tetsu Nishino complained.

It's also his fault that he rushed into the world of baseball without understanding it clearly. If he had to choose again, he would probably choose the position of right fielder.

Because in Asia, there are relatively few left-handers, so there are relatively few left-handed baseball players. Many left-handers are trained. Generally speaking, left-handers often hit the ball.

Right field. But because there are fewer left-hand hitters, there are fewer balls that can hit the right field, so generally speaking, the right fielder's fielding task is the lightest.

Therefore, in some games, it is often seen that the pitcher is temporarily changed to the right fielder position to adjust the condition.

"I'm just worried that if a newbie like me becomes a catcher, it will bring trouble to the team."

Nishino Tetsuo said softly.

Although he will do it to the best of his ability, the reality is that it is impossible for anyone to achieve what others have practiced for ten years in a short time, not even a genius can do it.

Does Tetsu Nishino have any talent?

The answer is yes, even if Tetsu Nishino didn't realize it himself. He just felt that at most he was only a little bit more athletic than his peers.

However.

Excellent physical fitness, gifted dynamic vision and strong reaction nerves give Tetsu Nishino an athletic talent far beyond his peers.

But it is also because Tetsu Nishino's athletic talent far exceeds that of his peers. When he joins sports clubs, he often shows an astonishing rate of improvement very quickly, and thus gets a lot of attention and care from supervisors and seniors.

This also developed a character habit in Tetsu Nishino.

The sense of responsibility is too strong.

He will always unconsciously consider whether his choice will have any impact on everyone. Just like now, Tetsu Nishino feels that the catcher is a very important position. If a novice like him takes the position, it will definitely affect the performance of his teammates.

Have an impact.

Nishino Kazuya frowned after hearing his words.

Kazuya Nishino admitted that when he recruited Tetsu Nishino to join the baseball club, he didn't think so much about it. He just thought that if Tetsu Nishino became a catcher and formed a pitching team with him, he would be able to conduct pitching training near his home in the future.

Nishino Kazuya is indeed selfish. He ignored the question of what position Nishino Tetsuya is suitable for. And he understands Nishino Tetsuya. He is not a person who shrinks easily. Being able to say such words in front of him shows that Nishino Tetsuya is really

Consider your position very carefully.

Nishino Kazuya cursed in his heart that he was really too selfish.

"Sorry... Azhe, if you think it's too difficult, we'll go to the minister and ask them to let you play another position."

Kazuya Nishino apologized sincerely, feeling guilty for his selfishness.

"Eh?"

"Kazuya, are you stupid? When did I say I wanted to change my position?"

Instead, Tetsu Nishino looked surprised and bumped Kazuya Nishino with his shoulder, squeezing him between himself and the wall with an expression that said, "Are you stupid?"

"Um?"

Nishino Kazuya reacted and quickly bumped back with his shoulder.

"Then why are you pretending to be so serious!"

"Ha, is there any?"

"Of course! Damn it! My worries were wasted!"

"What are you worried about? What's wrong with you? It's strange. You just said sorry out of nowhere."

Tetsu Nishino felt very strange, hadn't he always been like this? He just felt that he couldn't master the position of catcher all at once, and he didn't say he wanted to change. Moreover, in the baseball club, Hiroki-senpai was still serving as the catcher, so he couldn't get his turn at all.

He takes responsibility.

Nishino Kazuya didn't know what to say. Nishino Tetsu was not a person who backed down easily. He had known this for a long time. He actually thought that Nishino Tetsu wanted to give up, which was completely a misunderstanding.

"Hmph, I'm worried. When I establish an ace, Azhe, you won't be able to keep up with me if you are still the substitute."

In order to cover up his embarrassment, Nishino Kazuya gritted his teeth and said harsh words.

"Then I'll try my best. I should be able to be the team's regular catcher in the third grade." Tetsu Nishino discussed seriously. He was still very confident in himself.

"Hey, don't underestimate baseball."

"I don't underestimate baseball, okay..." Tetsu Nishino quickly exclaimed. Are you arrogant for becoming a catcher in the third grade? Is baseball so difficult? He kept asking questions in his mind.

"Let's see who of the two of us becomes the main candidate first." Nishino Kazuya suggested with a smirk.

Tetsu Nishino said helplessly: "Why do I think this is a bit unfair? Kazuya, you are from the baseball club. It's so unfair."

"Azhe, can you have some confidence in yourself? My background in the baseball club is not an advantage at all. We all started from the same starting point."

Nishino Tetsu: "..."

Same starting line?

How dare you say that...

The setting sun on the horizon extended their shadows to the far corner of the street. On the slightly quiet road, the joking words of the two teenagers came.

"Well..."

"Well, let's see who becomes the official candidate first. There's nothing we can do about you."
Chapter completed!