◆ Oya analyzes the reason for his excellent performance: "He watches the ball closely, right up to the point where it makes contact with the bat. That's why..."

On the 26th, Softbank won the second game of the "SMBC Japan Series 2025" against Hanshin Tigers with a score of 10-1, bringing the series record back to a tie at 1 win and 1 loss. Ukyo Shuto recorded a new Japan Series record of 5 hit in a single game.

Regarding Shuto's batting that day, Sakaguchi Tomotaka, the MC of Fuji TV ONE's "Professional baseball News 2025" broadcast on the 26th, commented, "He has made his name in history. Today, every time he swung, it was hit, and he was able to get all the timing right. From hitter perspective, he is in a state where he can swing at the right time no matter what he does, so I hope he continues like this in the next game." He added, "When Shuto goes out, there is always the possibility of stolen base bases, so it puts a lot of pressure on the opponent. It must be very unpleasant for the opponent when a player like that is in such good condition."

Commentator Oya Akihiko analyzed the reason for his excellent form, saying, "He watches the opposing pitcher 's pitch closely all the way to the point where he makes contact with them with his bat. That's why he doesn't swing at balls that often, and no matter what he's thrown, he keeps his bat out in a compact manner. The zone where he hits the ball is long vertically, so I think that's what's leading to hit." He speculated on his state of mind, saying, "If he swings now, he'll hit, so I think he must be having a lot of fun."

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2025"