On the 30th, Orix manager Mamoru Kishida (44) gave his stamp of approval to pitcher Leo Yamaguchi (19), who will make his first professional appearance and first start in the season's final game Rakuten on the 5th (Rakuten Mobile). He joined the team as the third pick in last year's draft and recorded two wins and two losses ERA 2.83 in nine games in the Western League. "He's been doing well. He's from Sendai Ikuei High School, so I'd like to show him off," he said, offering the high school graduate the perfect start.
The commander observed farm practice in Maishima, Osaka on this day. "Rather than wanting to throw a good ball, it seems like I'm going to get an out. Not only does it have a fastball with a maximum speed of 153 km/h, but it also evaluates its pitch style. Miyagi, Yamashita, and others are scheduled to pitch in relief with CS in mind, and it is unclear whether they will throw a 5-inning that will earn the right to win pitcher, but they had high hopes.
Yamaguchi has been training hard, imagining himself on the first team stage, saying, "If I do what I need to do, I'll be able to play early. The sooner the better." He will take the lead as a fresh player and pass the baton of win to his senior, who is aiming to overthrow the underdog. (Nambu Shunta)
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