Fukuoka Softbank vs. Orix, Game 17 (4th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher became the 159th player in NPB history to achieve 1,000 strike out.

Top of the first inning, Taishi Hirooka After striking struck out the player, with two outs in the top of the second inning, Kenya Wakatsuki Player, the first in the top of the third inning Kotaro Kobayashi He closer players A and Hirooka in struck out, recording his 1,000th struck out. Ryoma Nishikawa The other batter struck out looking, and after four consecutive struck out, pitcher Uesawa returned to the bench. He received a commemorative board and the stadium erupted in thunderous applause.

He joined Hokkaido Nippon-Ham as the sixth pick in the 2011 draft. He made his first-team debut in 2014, pitching in 23 games and posting an 8-8 record with 2 complete game and 1 shutout game, and ERA of 3.19. In 2018, he pitched the required innings pitched for the first time, contributing to the team with 11 wins. He continued to demonstrate his skills as a pillar of the team, and in the off-season of 2023, he was posted to the United States. He moved to Fukuoka Softbank this season.

◇Uesawa strike out pitcher
First strike out April 2, 2014 vs. Fukuoka Softbank
1000 strike out September 4, 2025 vs. Orix

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