Chicago Cubs-Star exchanges Bat for samurai sword in training

Chicago Cubs-Star exchanges Bat for samurai sword in training

cnn - the star of the Chicago Cubs, Seiya Suzuki, has raised his training to a whole new level. Instead of practicing with a baseball bat, he exchanged it for a samurai sword.

unique training in front of the Tokyo Series

In the run -up to the Tokyo Series Next week, the Japanese outfield player was filmed as he drove with his sword in a Batting Cage ball. In a short Video , which was shared by the Cubs on social media, Suzuki managed to meet every ball. The Video has been viewed more than 3 million times on X.

ready for the challenge

The reactions to the extraordinary training method are consistently positive. The Cubs seem to be convinced that Seiya is ready for the #Tokyoseries . In the video you can see how half of a ball is thrown towards the cameraman, but fortunately everyone remained safe.

The upcoming games in Japan

This unusual training is certainly a creative method to prepare for the upcoming series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, which begins on March 18. In addition, during their stay in Japan, the Cubs will also play against the Hanshin Tigers and the Yomiuri Giants in exhibition games. All games take place in the Tokyo Dome.