Goto Mitsutaka's unique way to motivate players to score: reward is dancing with MVP
Fubon Guardians Head Coach Goto Mitsutaka has introduced a unique incentive to motivate players to score runs: players get a chance to play rock-paper-scissors for each run scored, and if they win against him 5 times in a game, he will dance with the MVP after the game. The idea was proposed by captain Fan Kuo-Chen, with Goto stating it's a way to stimulate players' scoring drive.
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- 📰 Published: April 18, 2026 at 17:49
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(Xinzhuang, New Taipei City, April 18) Fubon Guardians Head Coach Goto Mitsutaka was seen playing rock-paper-scissors with players. He explained the "game rules" in an interview: for every point scored, players get one chance to play. If they win against him 5 times in a single game, he will dance with the MVP after the game, which is also a way to motivate the players.
The Guardians played against the Uni-President Lions yesterday. Head Coach Goto Mitsutaka said in a pre-game interview today that this is a bet between him and the players.
Goto Mitsutaka also explained the game rules: for every point scored in a game, there is one chance to play rock-paper-scissors. If a player wins against him 5 times in a single game, he will dance with the Most Valuable Player (MVP) during the award ceremony after the home game. This idea was proposed by captain Fan Kuo-Chen.
Goto Mitsutaka mentioned that this is also a way to stimulate players' scoring will, jokingly saying that the players probably just want to see him dance on stage. Regardless of the form, he hopes it can stimulate players to find ways to score.
The Guardians lost to the Lions yesterday with a score of 5-9. When asked how many times he won at rock-paper-scissors yesterday, Goto Mitsutaka laughed and said: "3 times, I'm quite strong!" (Editor: Long Baian) 04180418
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(Xinzhuang, New Taipei City, April 18) Fubon Guardians Head Coach Goto Mitsutaka was seen playing rock-paper-scissors with players. He explained the "game rules" in an interview: for every point scored, players get one chance to play. If they win against him 5 times in a single game, he will dance with the MVP after the game, which is also a way to motivate the players.
The Guardians played against the Uni-President Lions yesterday. Head Coach Goto Mitsutaka said in a pre-game interview today that this is a bet between him and the players.
Goto Mitsutaka also explained the game rules: for every point scored in a game, there is one chance to play rock-paper-scissors. If a player wins against him 5 times in a single game, he will dance with the Most Valuable Player (MVP) during the award ceremony after the home game. This idea was proposed by captain Fan Kuo-Chen.
Goto Mitsutaka mentioned that this is also a way to stimulate players' scoring will, jokingly saying that the players probably just want to see him dance on stage. Regardless of the form, he hopes it can stimulate players to find ways to score.
The Guardians lost to the Lions yesterday with a score of 5-9. When asked how many times he won at rock-paper-scissors yesterday, Goto Mitsutaka laughed and said: "3 times, I'm quite strong!" (Editor: Long Baian) 04180418
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