Parents worried about their son’s success stayed up until 4:00 in the morning to watch the Giants’ games.
The parents of outfielder Adam Walker, who hit 23 home runs as the giant’s new helper, are sending ale to their son who continues to struggle in a foreign country. The local newspaper “Milwaukee Journal Sentinel” of the independent league Milwaukee Milkmen, who played until last year, interviewed his parents. I can’t hide my surprise that his son has become popular in Japan.
His parents are so concerned about his son’s success that they stay up until 4:00 in the morning to watch the Giants’ games. In July, he visited Japan, and his mother, Glynis Payne Walker, said, “The biggest surprise is how well the Japanese have accepted him.” .
Walker struggled with unfamiliar defense when he first arrived in Japan. Even so, he practiced desperately, and there were many fans who sympathized with his appearance in the game. His mother said, “He seemed to appreciate his hard work. He seemed to feel close to them (Japanese), and they (Japanese) also felt a sense of closeness. It seemed like they were feeling it,” he recalled.
His father, Adam Walker, said, “I think he’ll be in Japan for a while, but I think that’s fine.” “Are you lonely? I miss you 100%. But I’m happiest when he’s happy. Through good times and bad, he’s lived the kind of life most people dream of.” I sent it,” he emailed.
Walker has appeared in 124 games this season with a .271 batting average, 23 homers, 52 RBIs and a .821 OPS. In the midst of a series of difficult battles for the big helpers with a proven track record in the majors, his great success coming from an independent league surprised the fans. His departure for next season has not been announced yet, but attention is focused on whether he will remain in Japan as expected by his father.
(Full-Count editorial department)