Orix On May 24, manager Mamoru Kishida had an emergency meeting with Syoichiro Yamazaki pitcher, who was on the farm for adjustment, at the first team's general practice session at the Kyocera D. The right-handed reliever was removed from the roster for the second time this season on May 23. Since then, he had pitched in eight games Western League and no runs results in his last seven starts. Still, after watching the video, the commander said, "It's not the result. Mechanically, in Syoichiro's case, there are places where there is a big discrepancy. We need to check his technique and form," and made his own move.
"He has long limbs and is bigger than most people, so once he's out of alignment, it's a big difference," he said. He gave the 190cm-tall, powerful arm direct instruction while he was pitching standing up, and then had a long talk with him. "He's been working hard on it in the second team, and the second team pitcher coach and analysts are helping him too. The reason for the interview is to check whether he understands those efforts and whether he's continuing them." He also listened to Yamazaki's own thoughts and confirmed the direction he should take.
He is scheduled to return to the farm team from the 25th. "I'll do my best at Maishima (the team's facility in Osaka City) from tomorrow," Yamazaki said, looking ahead. Regarding the timing of his joining the first team, the manager explained, "I don't know. It's up to him when he can (adjust), and there are also recommendations from below." He went on to say, "He's definitely (a force)," expressing his hope for the return of the 160 km/h right-handed pitcher who pitched in 53 games in 2011.
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