All you need is a perfect "theoretical armament". Tips for improving "persuasiveness" that popular commentators gained to continue their favorite work [Tomoya Satozaki Talk Session, Part 1]
On May 25, the career change service "DODA" operated by Persol Career, a comprehensive human resources service, held the Pacific League Marketing and the event "Pa League Career Forum" for those who wish to change jobs to the sports industry in Tokyo. 1,424 people visited. In addition to the 6 Pa League teams, J League Vissel Kobe and Kawasaki Frontale, B League Tochigi Brex and Yokohama B-Corsairs, table tennis T League and Konami, and Sponavi's Wise Sports will exhibit booths. Former Chiba Lotte Marines baseball critic Tomoya Satozaki took the stage in the special talk session, and talked with DODA Editor-in-Chief Seiya Oura on the theme of business. "Honne Talk", which is born only because Mr. Satozaki, who is familiar with dry commentary, explodes from beginning to end. When talking about the baseball world in recent years and the content of activities after retirement, the job change applicants who gathered at the venue listened enthusiastically in order to absorb their ideas and values.
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2018/06/08
Great players should go to the majors. Tomoya Satosaki thinks about creating an environment that will continue to produce stars in Japan
Oura：First of all, what do you think of the baseball world these days from your perspective?
Satosaki: Recently, there has been an “Otani bubble” occurring in the baseball world. Personally, thanks to the success of Shohei Otani (currently with the Angels), I've been getting more TV appearances and interviews, so I'd like to see him do more! (lol)Oura：Mr. Satosaki was also influenced by this (lol). In fact, from your point of view, Mr. Satosaki, who competed against the world as a representative of Japan, how do you evaluate Otani's performance?
Satosaki：I thought I could do my best as a pitcher, but as a fielder I was wondering how far I could get into the game. But once the season started, both the pitching and hitting were amazing (lol).
I don't think there are any critics, myself included, who would say, ``He's doing as well as expected.''
However, I believe that Otani's success is the most important factor in halting the decline in baseball's population, which has been called for in recent years, and in expanding the base of baseball and increasing the number of fans.
After all, when a star like Otani appears, children dream of ``I want to be like Otani.''
Oura:That's right. However, as baseball fans like us, it's a bit of a shame to see a star player from the Japanese baseball world go to the United States.
Satosaki：I think it's good for me to move on (to the major leagues) more and more. Because another great player will come out anyway (lol)
For example, at Nippon Ham, when Yu Darvish (currently the Cubs) transferred to the United States, Otani came on board, and at Rakuten, when Masahiro Tanaka (currently the Yankees) disappeared, Kodai Norimoto filled the void.
Other great pitchers are appearing one after another, such as the Giants' Tomoyuki Kanno, Seibu's Yusei Kikuchi, and Softbank's Kodai Senga.
The reason for this is that when regular players leave the team, spots become available for players who can participate, creating a virtuous cycle in which new stars emerge.
Also, this year, the return of players who played well in the United States to Japan has become a big topic, with Koji Uehara returning to the Giants and Norichika Aoki returning to Yakult. I think it's a good thing if the world of professional baseball becomes more exciting whether you go over there or come back.If you do your own thing, you can make 3 million yen! The reason why Tomoya Satosaki continues to work alone
Oura:As you said, there has been a lot of news recently about the return of major players to Japanese baseball. Now, I would like to talk about business, but what kind of work are you currently doing, Mr. Satosaki?
Satosaki: I am a self-proclaimed “jack of all trades.” I can do anything (lol)
Oura：It's true that you can do anything (lol). So, are you really doing whatever your schedule allows?
Satosaki:yes. I have only ever turned down one job because I didn't like the content.
Oura：On the contrary, I am curious about what kind of work it is (lol)
Satosaki:The job is a marathon.
Oura: Huh...I think it's a great job, but why did you turn it down? ?
Satosaki: Because it's not good for each other. First of all, I haven't done much exercise since I retired, so I will definitely retire midway. I'm confident in this (lol).
Additionally, I don't have a meniscus in my knee, so running doesn't benefit either of us. So, I was really grateful for the invitation, but I had to decline it.
Oura:I see. By the way, didn't you dislike today's event? (lol)
Satosaki: It's totally fine. I go to work where I don't really understand the content, but I end up having fun when I actually try it.
Oura：What's amazing about Mr. Satosaki is that he runs his own company, and he does all the communication and scheduling himself. That's why I worked directly with Mr. Satosaki himself to coordinate today's event.
Satosaki: Even one person can do the job with just one smartphone. Besides, my theory is that if I do all the work by myself, I can make 3 million yen.
The reason is that if you hire an employee at a salary of 250,000 yen per month, wouldn't you pay them 3 million yen per year? There may be a lot to do, but it's definitely more profitable to do everything yourself.
Oura：However, isn't it difficult to do all the work while traveling a lot?
Satosaki: No, I finish my work while I'm on the move, so it's not that difficult.
For example, if it takes two or three hours to travel by Shinkansen, I can quickly use my smartphone to exchange emails and check manuscripts during that time.
Being able to finish your work in your free time is important for continuing to work alone.
Each statement is armed with perfect theory. In order to continue my favorite “I can say my truth” explanation.
Oura: Mr. Satosaki, did you decide to go into the business world after you retired from active duty?
Satosaki: No, I didn't think about it at all. There was only one thing I decided to do during my active career. That is, ``Let's save enough money so that we can live for the rest of our lives without having to work after we retire.'' Only this.
You never know how much work will come your way after you retire. The only problem when that happens is whether or not you can make a living.
Oura:I see. Professional players are all those who have made it through baseball.
Satosaki:I agree. However, this is also the case with baseball, but rather than trying to work something to make a living, I want to make money doing what I love. That's why you say whatever you want in the commentary, right? (lol)
Oura:Speaking of Mr. Satosaki, he gives a dry explanation (lol)
Satosaki：The reason why I can say whatever I want is because my seniors are not in the professional baseball world.
Oura:what do you mean?
Satosaki：I graduated from Naruto Technical High School (currently Naruto Uzushio High School) in Tokushima, and then graduated from Teikyo University, but there are no seniors from my alma mater in the professional baseball world. I have some juniors.
Additionally, there are very few former Lotte players currently coaching the 12 teams.
Additionally, there are very few former Lotte players currently coaching the 12 teams.
Therefore, there is no one who has to worry about the words used in the commentary, so I can express my opinion as I like. That is also my strength.
Oura:The reason is that there are no constraints just because so-and-so is there.
Satosaki:That's right. However, right now I'm paying attention to Lotte's Kazuya Fukuura (lol)
Oura: I see (lol)
Satosaki: Mr. Fukuura has been a person who has taken care of me both professionally and privately since I was in the second team, accompanying me to practice, taking me out to meals, and letting me stay at his home.
So, when I'm giving explanations to Mr. Fukuura, I just ask him, ``Please don't make any unnecessary mistakes!'' ``Don't make me say that!'' (laughs)
Oura: Mr. Fukuura is a little closer to reaching 2,000 hits. So, what will Mr. Fukuura do if he becomes a coach or manager in the future?
Satosaki: At that time, I would go to Mr. Fukuura and say, ``I'm sorry, but I might end up saying something terrible. However, I'm also at work, so please don't get upset about it.'' (laughs)
Oura:But if it was Satosaki-san's character, I think people would forgive me (lol). Now that I think about it, I get the impression that Satosaki-san doesn't hesitate to share his opinions both in the commentary and on Twitter, but he doesn't cause a stir, does he?
Satosaki:I agree. It's true that I'm expressing my opinions, but I don't speak until I'm fully armed with the theory that if I do this, I won't lose no matter what anyone says.
Oura: So you're making a careful calculation before speaking.
Satosaki:yes. It's the same when giving a business presentation, but if you don't speak after acquiring a variety of knowledge to be able to respond to the expected questions and answers, no one will be convinced.
Personally, I work mainly through speaking, such as explanations and lectures, so I try to prepare each statement with a solid theoretical arsenal before speaking.
In order to continue my favorite explanation of ``I can say my truth''.
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Text/Photos/Sato Shusho
Text/Photos/Sato Shusho
Interview cooperation/Persol Career
