Igarashi Ryota, who served as a commentator for the Nippon Broadcasting System Show Up Nighter Lotte vs. Softbank broadcast on the 28th, commented on Softbank 's Akira Nakamura.
Before the start of the season, Akira Nakamura was expected to be used as a pinch hitter this season, but since the start of the season, due to a series of injuries, his opportunities to play in starting line-up lineup have increased. He has also reached the required number of at-bats so far.
Igarashi commented, "Switching grips is difficult, but it's amazing how well Akira Nakamura prepared."
starting line-up started in the game against Lotte on the same day as the fourth batter and first first baseman, and in his first at-bat with the score at 0-0 in the first inning and two outs and a runner on first base, he hit the fourth straight fastball thrown by Shuta Ishikawa with one ball and two strike to center fielder.
Regarding the hit, Igarashi commented, "It was fastball ball, but it came in a little towards the middle and I thought it might go a little in from the inside, but it was a typical Akira Nakamura hit, without forcing it."
(Nippon Broadcasting System Show Up Nighter)