<WBC> What is the capture method of the monster Otani for the "backwater formation" Korea, Japan-Korea war?

“Korea has lost the first match of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) against Australia.

"World star" Shohei Otani is waiting for the Japanese national team. How can we capture the monster, Otani, and see the path that leads to the next one? The Korean media reports "Otani capture" for the Japan-Korea match.

Otani participated in Japan's first match (against China) on the 9th with a "two-sword style" of starting pitcher and third batter. On the mound, he threw a fastball with a maximum speed of 160 km, and silenced China with 4 innings, 1 hit, 5 strikeouts, and no runs.

In addition, Otani contributed greatly to Japan's victory with 4 at-bats, 2 hits, 5 RBIs, 2 walks and 1 run at bat.

South Korea cannot hide their surprise at Otani's amazing play, but there is no reason to be surprised. South Korea will be next to face the monster, and Otani is expected to play as the designated hitter in the Japan-Korea game on the 10th.

After the game, Otani said in an interview, "I want to keep today's atmosphere until the match against Korea." .

The Korean media "Edaily" said that Otani also has a "weak point", and named the weak point as "outside angle". The batting average in the middle of the outside corner is less than .196, and the batting average in the low outside corner is .148, which is even lower. It was the same with home runs.

In other words, the Korean pitchers concluded that in order to stop Otani, they should play as much as possible with "outside-angle changing balls." The Korean media said, "Of course, it's not as easy as they say," and added, "Sophisticated ball control must be supported. If there is even a slight misstep, Otani will immediately swing and the Korean pitcher will be 'caught'. will become" he warned.