Rakuten Eagles pitcher Takahisa Hayakawa (27) revealed the shocking moment he experienced meeting right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda (37), who will join the team next season with a total of 165 wins in Japan and the US. "I watched him when I was in high school and middle school, and I've been watching him since he went to the majors, so I'm really happy," he said, looking forward to meeting him. He said he remembers his playing days with the Dodgers better than his time with Hiroshima, and when asked what made the biggest impression on him, he said, "Of course, his pitching," before continuing: "The most memorable thing was the home run run he hit in his first game after transferring to the Dodgers (against the Padres on April 6, 2016, in his first appearance after the transfer)," he said, referring to the impactful hit he made in his debut game.
The addition of the experienced Maeda will not only have a positive impact on the game, but will also have a major impact on the other players. "There are many young pitcher, and if we can absorb their strengths, we will become a stronger team and we will be able to see improvements. I think his presence will be a big help," he said, eager to hear more about the routine when there are five days between games. Maeda himself underwent surgery on his left shoulder in September and is currently undergoing rehabilitation. He hopes to return as soon as possible and lead pitcher staff together with Maeda.
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