2026.07.06 [Pa-League FM '26 June Edition / Lotte-chan Episode]
Lotte has fought through the 2026 Pacific League season. In this episode, guest Morientetsu and personality zabo engage in an in-depth discussion about the team's journey and the challenges they face as they transition into a new regime.
The battle under Manager Yoshii and expectations for the new manager.
The two reflect deeply on Lotte's performance, finishing the 2026 season in 6th place. They discuss specific incidents within the team, including Manager Yoshii's decision-making, the struggles of the pitching and hitting staffs, and the challenges Head Coach Makoto Kaneko faced while shuffling the batting order. The episode reveals the internal situation and how they tried to manage the team amid difficult circumstances.
Comparison between last year's camp and this year's camp.
Regarding the spring training camp aimed at team reconstruction, the conversation flows into the differences between last year and this year. Reflecting on the lack of practice volume last year, this year's menu was designed to thoroughly rebuild from the fundamentals. Morientetsu describes feeling a tangible sense of progress based on the players' sharp movements and training intensity observed at camp.
A critical period to determine the team's future.
From individual player development to coaching styles and tactical implementation, many hurdles stand in the way of reconstruction. How will Lotte be reborn? Morientetsu explains why he is convinced that the current Lotte team has the potential to change starting from here. Be sure to listen to the full episode for the rest of the story.
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