"Sometimes, the language barrier makes you lazy, unfortunately," Counsell said. "That’s on me. I got to get way better at that. And will."
Since his initial batting practice with the Chicago Cubs during his first spring training three years ago, Seiya Suzuki’s easy power has always been on display.
A Chicago Cubs trade idea would have the team move Seiya Suzuki and more for Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers.
The two Japanese pitchers and two-way star Shohei Ohtani will be the main attraction for Japanese fans during the two-game series. The Cubs have Japanese players Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki.
As Seiya Suzuki answered questions about serving primarily as the Cubs’ designated hitter this season, he wore his glove on his left hand and flexed and kneaded the leather with his right. The topic had surfaced at the winter meetings a couple of months ago,
Suzuki joined the rest of the Chicago Cubs for their first full-squad workout of spring training on Friday. While looking forward to the team's trip to his native Japan and his fourth season in the majors,
Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ discuss the Spring Training excitement and their expectations for the 2025 season. Chicago Cubs; Seiya Suzuki; Ian Happ; Spring Training; Cactus League;
Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ discuss the Spring Training excitement and their expectations for the 2025 season. Chicago Cubs; Seiya Suzuki; Ian Happ; Spring Training; Cactus League;
Suzuki joined the rest of the Chicago Cubs for their first full-squad workout of spring training on Friday. While looking forward to the team's trip to his native Japan and his fourth season in the majors,
Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki and manager Craig Counsell are working on their communication during spring training. Suzuki joined the rest of the Cubs for their first full-squad workout. While
Seiya Suzuki was one Chicago Cubs player in the rumor mill all off-season.  The 30 year old was reportedly unhappy with being moved to more of a permanent designated hitter, despite having his fair share of defensive blunders over the past three seasons.
Chicago Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki and manager Craig Counsell are working on their communication during spring training