The 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) ended successfully today (22nd) Taiwan time. Japan defeated the United States 3-2 and won the third championship in team history. The Japanese team showed strong pitching strength in this tournament. Among them, the youngest Hiroto Takahashi scored 1 inning in relay today, and also struck out “God Trout” Mike Trout, Paul Goldschmidt ) and other major league stars shocked the United States.
It is understood that Takahashi Hiroto was born on August 9, 2002, and is only 20 years old this year. He is currently serving as a starting pitcher for the Japanese Chunichi Dragons. He played a total of 19 games last season, winning 6 wins and 7 losses, and sent 134 in 116.2 innings. With two strikeouts and an ERA of 2.47, he is a rookie with high hopes for the China and Japan Dragons. In this classic match, the Japanese pitchers are amazing. In addition to the internationally renowned Shohei Otani and Darby Shuyu, Hiroto Takahashi was also successfully selected, becoming the youngest player in the team.
Japan competed with the United States with a complete victory today. In the second inning, starting pitcher Imayakata was blasted by Trea Turner, who was hot with a stick. The United States scored first. But this is the first time he has come to an American stadium. At first, he suspected that he could not find the entrance and could not open the door, so he had to find someone to save the field with a helpless face. heated discussion. (See the video at the end of the article)
However, Hiroto Takahashi stepped on the board in the 5th inning and turned from a cute little girl to a strong heart. He struck out the MVP-level strongmen Chu Aote and Gao Deshi with a total annual salary of 63.11 million US dollars (approximately NT$1.9 billion). Mitt then allowed Kyle Schwarber to hit a high-fly ball out and defend the score. His outstanding performance attracted great attention from the American media, who believed that his future was limitless, and he even had the strength to challenge the major leagues.
Interestingly, Japan finally defeated the United States to win the championship. Hiroto Takahashi, one of the heroes who won the game, could not celebrate with other teammates by spraying champagne because he was only 20 years old, but the local legal drinking age is 21 years old. In this regard, Takahashi Hiroto said helplessly, “I am full of expectations, and I even brought goggles.” Later, the seniors had to spray him with water; Can become a main player.
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