
Seibu ・ Tatsuya Imai pitcher (27) revealed his excitement for the "best right-handed showdown in Japan and the United States" against DeNA Trevor Bauer pitcher (34) on the 16th. In preparation for the showdown against DeNA (Yokohama) on the 17th, the final training session was held at Berna D. "I want to see with my own eyes what kind of pitch pitcher was throwing when he was active in the majors," said the 20-year-old Cy Young right-hander.
Imai said of Bauer, "I have the impression that he is always at the cutting edge of baseball." He will not only pitch to Bauer. Since the game will be played at a Central League home stadium where there is no DH system, he will also be at bat. "All of breaking ball are first-class, so I want to see breaking ball. I'm really looking forward to being at bat," he said, happy to be able to experience being a first-class hitter.
Since May, he has maintained a rotation with six days between bouts, but the rotation has been reorganized in preparation for his appearance against Nippon-Ham (Belluna Dome) on June 27th, the first game after the league resumes, and this showdown has become a reality. "I think it's completely different from watching it on TV. It's more of an experience, more of an interest, and I think there will be a lot of stimulating aspects." He has five wins and two losses in 11 games so far, with an ERA of 1.30, third in the league, and 87 strike out, second in the league. The ace, who is within reach of the "pitcher triple crown," will continue to grow by absorbing from big names. (Onaka Ayami)
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