He blackmails Seibu, his old stomping ground, saying, “I can’t feel any high spirits! Kazuhiro Kiyohara’s “aura of power” overflows as he enters the stadium.
His commentary with his "bancho-busi" in full bloom is very popular! His eldest son at Keio University is also active, and his presence in the baseball world is growing!
He entered the stadium with aplomb.
On June 6, a Mercedes Benz appeared in front of Jingu Stadium in the twilight hours. As the staff greeted him, Kazuhiro Kiyohara, 56, appeared. After receiving a suit jacket from the driver, he put his sunglasses back on and slowly entered the stadium. The crowd stopped in their tracks to admire the power of his appearance.
Jingu is the main stadium for his eldest son, Shogo, who plays fourth on the Keio University baseball team. As a father, I have been there many times to cheer him on, and on this day, as a commentator, I gave a pep talk to the juniors of his old team, the Seibu, saying, ‘I can’t feel their high spirits.
(A baseball team insider) His commentary in full throttle was well received by fans, and he has a good reputation in the industry as well. Baseball commentator Dave Okubo said, “Kiyo’s commentary begins with praise.
Kiyo’s commentary begins with praise, which is pleasant to listen to. Then, when asked to do so, he makes harsh comments. He has a nice balance between the two. When I met him before, he said he wanted me to enjoy watching baseball, and his attitude of putting the fans first has not changed since he was a player.
His oldest son, Shogo, is one of the candidates for this fall’s draft. Kiyohara explains his son’s success. Such a future may not be far off.
From“ FRIDAY “June 28 , 2024 issue
PHOTO： Sota Shima
