WATCH: Seiya Suzuki hopes to maintain early season hitting momentum

WATCH: Seiya Suzuki hopes to maintain early season hitting momentum


Tony Crumpton Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor -

Seiya Suzuki speaks to the media after the Chicago Cubs' 10-2 win over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, Calif., about how he's felt at the plate in recent games, what it's like to hit with Kyle Tucker in the lineup and more.

Watch the postgame interview below:

Video summary/cliff-notes:

Seiya Suzuki's Confidence: Suzuki acknowledges that his performance during the Tokyo Series was not ideal but is gaining confidence from his recent improvement. (00:06)

Sustaining Performance: He aims to maintain his current hitting form throughout the season. (00:06)

Aggressive Approach: Suzuki emphasizes the importance of swinging at good pitches early in the count rather than being too selective. (01:10)

Capitalizing on Mistakes: By attacking hittable pitches, he believes he can consistently hit well, as shown by his recent home runs. (01:10)

Impact on Lineup: If he continues hitting well, it will increase the chances of favorable matchups for both him and his teammates. (02:14)

Season Schedule Adjustment: The season’s early structure feels unusual, but he is adapting to it. (02:14)

Excitement for Chicago Games: Suzuki is eager to return to Chicago and play in front of Cubs fans. (03:20)

Experience in Tokyo: Playing as a DH in Tokyo was a new and valuable experience for him. (03:20

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