Volume 1 Chasing the Baseball Dream Chapter 004 Private Selection
"Which of these teams has the highest fee reduction?"
"Actually, they're all about the same, ranging from 50% to 60%. The highest is Cheng Kong. Their new principal is very dissatisfied with the team's performance and is anxious to recruit new blood, so his offer is the highest, 60%. If you want to go, I think we can still negotiate."
"I don't know much about high school teams. Just tell me your suggestions directly."
“Let’s not talk about Pharmacist High School! Although they have always been in the top 16 and top 8, their achievements are just that. Whether it is the teaching staff or the overall strength of the team , it is difficult for them to make a breakthrough.”
Coach Ono did not refuse and spoke directly and frankly.
Zhang Han nodded.
He had some impression of the teams that performed well in high school. As a frequent visitor to the top 16 and top 8, the impression that Yao Shi had left on him was that he was a supporting role.
If they were not lucky, they would hardly be able to get these rankings.
Even though Zhang Han was confident in his own abilities, he felt there was little hope of making it to Koshien with such a team.
The more familiar you are with baseball, the more you realize how complicated it is.
This is definitely not a sport that can be played by just one or two people.
It is said that an excellent pitcher can lead the team to improvement.
Whether it is in two-dimensional comics or in reality, such examples seem to be countless.
But in fact, all these teams that were able to perform well, in addition to their excellent pitchers, the teammates who cooperated with them were not weak either, okay?
Otherwise, even if the pitcher has extraordinary skills, he will never be able to win all the time.
The foundation of Pharmacist High School is too weak!
It is almost impossible to make it to Koshien with such a team.
Unless they can change the supervisor and have a few more core players join, it would be a pipe dream for such a team to be reborn.
"Although Kuroshikan and Kasuga have maintained good results in recent years, their latecomers, except for Zaizen, are of average strength. They may be able to maintain their ranking, but it will be too difficult to make a breakthrough. The probability of entering Koshien is probably not high. Of course, there are also advantages to joining such a team. With your strength, you should be reused soon."
Ono Binzhi is indeed a well-known supervisor in the Tokyo area, and his analysis has been fully verified in the near future.
"If you want to stay in Tokyo, my suggestion is Chengkong Academy. Chengkong's coach is a celebrity himself, and his record in coaching the team is also good. Although their players' strength is not outstanding, they have a solid foundation and train hard enough. If you join them, it should be possible to make Chengkong even more powerful, and the chances of making it to Koshien are not zero."
When he said this, Ono Binzhi paused.
Even though he didn't finish his words, Zhang Han could guess it.
Not no, but not high either!
A team like Cheng Kong already has the potential to rise.
Excellent traditions, experienced supervisors, a principal who is willing to invest heavily, and a group of contestants who are temporarily dormant.
All these factors come together, and if it happened in other regions, it would not be a sure thing.
But there is definitely a high probability of making it to Koshien.
It’s a pity that this is not any other area, this is Tokyo, the largest city in the world, with a population of tens of millions.
There are countless teams like Cheng Kong here, not to mention that there are several big clubs above them.
It’s so difficult to break out of the siege!
Qingdao High School, its strength, team momentum, and the attention of the school leadership.
They are both far better than Cheng Kong, but haven't they failed to make it to Koshien for several years in a row?
Why should Cheng Kong be an exception?
"Just because you work hard doesn't mean you will be rewarded."
This is what West Tokyo is all about. If you want to get to Koshien from here, in addition to strength, you also need a lot of luck.
"If you really want to get into Koshien, then you might want to consider schools outside of Tokyo. There happens to be a school here that's interested in you."
Kanagawa, Shonan Gakuin.
"This school didn't have a baseball club before. After it was acquired, the baseball club was just formed. They have already started looking for outstanding players from all over the country to join, but the process has not been smooth. But even so, they have gathered a large number of good players and should be able to achieve something. I have talked , and they are willing to waive your school selection fee and provide appropriate subsidies."
Ono Binzhi said.
The conditions are very good!
To be honest, considering Zhang Han's achievements in high school, it was an exception for the other party to give him such treatment.
But unfortunately, Zhang Han was not interested in them.
Although he wanted to reduce tuition and school selection fees, Zhang Han never thought about leaving Tokyo.
Even though the two women at home were extremely annoying, as the only man in the family, Zhang Han couldn't just leave them alone.
"Teito, Nioh, Daocheng, Ichida, Qingdao, Red Devils. Can't I get into any of these teams?"
Although he already had the answer in his mind, Zhang Han still asked without giving up.
A trace of guilt flashed across Ono Binzhi's face.
But he still shook his head helplessly.
"These wealthy teams have no shortage of players. If we recommend you, with Matsukata's fame and your ability, it would be easy to get a spot in the special recruitment without taking the entrance exam. But it would be difficult to get these wealthy teams to waive your school selection fee."
They are not short of people, so why would they rush to find Zhang Han?
Furthermore, these schools are all famous ones, and there are several, even dozens, of international students in their schools.
Once Zhang Han is exempted from the school selection fee, many subsequent issues will be difficult to deal with.
Director Ono had some connections, and he even asked some acquaintances for help, but he still couldn't do it.
"forget about it……"
Zhang Han was very open-minded. He picked up Cheng Kong's invitation letter and had already made a decision in his mind.
There was a hint of regret in Ono Binzhi's eyes.
Zhang Han is an international student, and it is not easy for him to achieve success. If he joins Cheng Kong, his future will be even more difficult.
How could he bear this?
"Snapped!"
Ono Binzhi suddenly stretched out his hand and took a picture of the invitation.
Zhang Han looked at Ono Binzhi in front of him in confusion, not understanding what his coach meant.
"It's not like there's no solution at all! After all, many traditional prestigious schools still maintain their previous traditions. Have you ever heard of high school talent shows?"
"I've heard of it! It seems that some high schools used to let freshmen pass tests and competitions before they entered school to decide who would be given special admission spots."
Zhang Han was not stupid either. He instantly understood Ono Binzhi’s thoughts.
"Could it be that it still exists now?"
Ono Binzhi nodded.
