Hanshin Tigers' Koji Chikamoto makes a special appearance from spring training in Okinawa! Discussing his unique baseball philosophy and his first-ever book on the Audible original podcast 'Amane Radio' (Available March 27)

Hanshin Tigers' Koji Chikamoto joins the Audible original podcast 'Amane Radio', which features top runners from various fields as guests!

Recorded specially from Okinawa during spring training, Chikamoto reflects, "Because I played baseball, I was able to see the next path." He discusses his 'Chikamoto-style' thinking process—thoroughly practicing 'Input (assumption) → Approach (alignment) → Output (circulation)'—and the behind-the-scenes story of writing his first book, 'I Live Between White and Black.'

Content Introduction

Joining the recording from Okinawa during the middle of spring training, Hanshin Tigers' Koji Chikamoto looks back on his journey, noting that although he felt it was "impossible to become a professional baseball player" as an elementary school student, he continued to play and eventually "saw the next path because of baseball."

Regarding his daily play, he emphasizes the importance of a cycle of thought: "It doesn't end with output; it immediately turns into the next input." He reveals his attitude of constantly updating himself through every game and at-bat.

Furthermore, he shares the story behind his first book, 'I Live Between White and Black' (released March 25). The editor describes it as "a business book, if one had to label it," as it is packed with Chikamoto's personal philosophy.

Please enjoy this 60-minute episode where he discusses his unique baseball techniques and reveals his personality off the field!