Orix Hiroya Miyagi pitcher (23) will open the season for the second year in a row against the Kyocera D on the 28th. The left-hander, who inherited the "18" of the Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto (26), whom he has respected since his rookie season, is determined to "definitely feel the weight of the season once it starts. The Dodgers are the first team to win the World Series in the last two years, and they are the first team to win the World Series in the last two years. pitcher Rakuten number pitcher

The 2025 season is finally about to begin. I myself wished to take over Yoshinobu Yamamoto's number 18 this year. When the season starts, I'm sure to feel a sense of weight and pressure. But I believe that if I can overcome that, I can become a better pitcher. That's why I was allowed to wear the number 18. This year, I will show that not only through my words and actions, but also through my results.

Looking back at last year, the final game in Sendai (※1) left a lasting impression on me. Even though we won the game, for some reason I was the only one crying. Looking back at it after some time has passed, it's kind of funny... I've had plenty of experiences where I've cried after losing and feeling frustrated, but I was surprised that I cried at that moment. That being said, it's true that we didn't reach the required innings pitched or the title. I think I was a little too naive.

If only I had pitched one more inning somewhere. If only I had pitched less somewhere. If only I had pitched calmly in a place where I could compete with hitter. I accept that this is the result of such "what ifs." I can't completely eliminate "what ifs," but I can definitely reduce them. How have I changed? I was able to face the opening day on this day while looking at it both subjectively and objectively.

When asked about my goals, I always answer, "To avoid injury." That's because last year I couldn't pitch (※2) and there were days when I just couldn't do anything. When I first got injured, I would watch the first-division games for one or two inning and then quickly change the channel. It was to get rid of the desire and impatience that made me want to baseball. I don't want to go through that again, and I also put a spiritual meaning into it. When Yoshinobu left, I thought, "I have to do it!" Reflecting on last year, when I was a bit of a failure, I feel like I've grown up a little.

I think everyone, including me, is struggling right now. It may sound harsh to say, but each one of us has to do what we have to do. pitcher In other words, catch ball. Not just throwing the ball, but are you throwing it with balance, sense, and timing in mind? The accumulation of such things will show up in the game. If each individual thinks and works hard, they will definitely become stronger Orix. There are a lot of great players, and we actually managed to win three consecutive championships.

This is my sixth year as a pro. I still feel like a young player. Roki Sasaki, who is in the same year as Yoshinobu, plays for the Dodgers. I was always wondering if he would pitch in the second game of the season, and because of the time difference, I refrained from contacting him. I was watching TV thinking that he was doing his best and had a lot of spirit. Roki got married, so I'm rooting for him and hoping that he and his wife will get along well.

I'm not very good at talking. I want to convey at least some of the words and emotions, thoughts and actions that I normally can't express, to the people who always support me, through writing. Last November, Manager Kishida (Mamoru) entrusted me with the role, saying, "I'm going to be the opening pitcher. I'm counting on you." When Manager Kishida called me, I was nervous, wondering if I'd done something wrong, but at that moment, I felt motivated. The desire to win and to become champion is the same at all times. What I need to do most is to work hard and produce results. I'm not very tall, so I want to show everyone how big I am. (Miyagi Daiya)

He started the final game of the season against Rakuten on October 6, 24 (Rakuten Mobile) and the game was stopped with one out in the top of the seventh inning. As it was, it rained cold. Miyagi went 1-runs in six innings for his seventh win (nine losses). He was 1 1/3 short of reaching the innings pitched mark for the fourth year in a row, and he had won the Most ERA title two more times with zero earned runs. The game ended 8-1 win, but we cried tears of frustration on the bench. After the match, coach Satoshi Nakajima announced his resignation.

(※2) On May 8, 2012, Miyagi left the game in the 4th inning against Rakuten (Akita) after giving up 3 runs. He was removed from the player registration list the following day, the 9th, due to a muscle injury in his left pectoral muscle. He returned to the first team against Softbank (Kyocera Dome) on June 27. In his 5th year as a pro, he had a losing record of 7 wins and 9 losses for the first time, which was also the reason why he missed the required innings pitched for the 4th consecutive year.

〇… Miyagi vowed to take revenge on this day. Final adjustment with Kyocera D. In his first major role on March 29 of last year against Softbank, he lose pitcher 3 1/3 in runs 3 1/3 innings. "We want to focus on winning." On this day, she also showed off her slightly shorter hairstyle, which she was embarrassed to say, "Because there were a lot of people who said, 'I'm cut off.'" He is also ready to go head-to-head with Rakuten 's No. 1 draft pick, Muneyama, who is expected to be a starter, saying, "I think he's a very good hitter, so I want to do my best not to lose."

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