Maeda Yukinaga, who served as a commentator for the Nippon Broadcasting System Show Up Nighter Seibu vs. Nippon-Ham broadcast on the 25th, commented on the strengths of Seibu 's Haruto Yamada.

Maeda said, "I've been watching him since high school, and one of his strengths is his great throwing style. He still has a long way to go to develop his fine control, but I think he's gotten a good grasp on the balls he can use in game-winning situations, like curveballs and sinking balls, that he can get in count."

Yamada made his professional debut this season, his third year as a professional, and has had a breakout year so far, appearing in 45 games with 3 wins, 3 losses, 14 hold, 1 ERA, and an ERA of 2.23.

(Nippon Broadcasting System Show Up Nighter)