Tsuyoshi Nishioka impresses Manager Ron Gardenhire in spring
If there is one thing Tsuyoshi Nishioka is proving to be in spring training, it is being recognized as a formidable asset for the Minnesota Twins in Bradenton, Florida. The player is a living example of athleticism on the field in the Grapefruit League as
he continues about evoking crowd and the management team's support. With the chance to pursue his ambitions in the American continent, the Japanese player has a lot riding on him this season.
Nishioka’s been attracting a lot of attention throughout the region and the Twins are making the most of his contribution with the glove and the bat at the second baseman position. Manager, Ron Gardenhire is looking up to the player at the moment, a move
that has sat well for the player who has played 12 games for the Twins, so far. When Nishioka was told about Gardenhire’s admiration of him, he took the opportunity to give his own comments.
The player spoke through his translator, Ryo Shinkawa, who told the press about his feel in the team as well the games.
"It's still early and still Spring Training so I hope to do it when the season starts and when it counts, but I'm happy to put that impression on Gardy," Nishioka said. "It's an award I don't have control over and one that Gardy won't either, but I hope
that I can make that impression on other teams as well."
After winning two Japan Series, and securing three Gold Gloves in Japan, Nishioka has a lot to look forward to in the United States this season. The Major League Baseball is a bigger circuit compared to the rest of the baseball leagues that are scattered
across the league. The player is not making extra adjustments to his time in the new Continent.
"I haven't really noticed that much difference," Nishioka said. "I haven't really thought that much about it at the plate."
If Nishioka is able to do his best in the American League Central division, he may clinch a Gold Glove award in the United States for the first time.
Tags: