2025 Nationals Rewind - Kira Kuwamoto (VIC)

We all want to be back in Melbourne for the 2025 Nationals.   Yes, Post Nationals Depression has hit hard.   So cure what ails ya with this series rewinding to all things April and Melbourne Ballpark.  In this episode, host Amy McCann interviews Kira Kuwamoto from Victoria.  In this engaging conversation, Kira Kumoto shares her journey from Japan to Australia, discussing the cultural differences in baseball, her experiences in state teams, and the joy of playing the sport. She emphasizes the importance of mindset in performance and reflects on her role as a coach for youth baseball.   Kira also highlights the significance of teamwork and mentorship in sports, expressing gratitude for the opportunities she has had in her baseball career.  

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kira Kumoto 00:52 Kira's Journey from Japan to Australia 03:45 Representing Victoria and Winning Gold 05:07 The Late Call-Up and MVP Performance 08:32 Mindset Shift in Performance 10:06 The Joy of Playing Baseball 12:47 Coaching the Next Generation 14:33 Unsung Heroes in Team Dynamics 17:46 Future Aspirations in Baseball