レッズのチャップマンはマイナーで開幕

６年・３０２５万ドルで契約した、２２歳のキューバの亡命選手。

食事と言葉に慣れるの時間がかかり、カルチャー・ショックを克服することが第一。
The Reds signed Chapman to a six-year, $30.25 million deal in January. They gave him a chance to make the rotation as a fifth starter during spring training, but insisted they weren't going to rush a player who was going through culture shock.

When camp opened, Chapman said through a coach acting as translator that his toughest adjustment was getting accustomed to the food and the language.

日本人選手は言葉を覚える気持ちはない選手が多いが、これはこれで良いと思う。