Rakuten Eagles Eagles pitcher Seiya Ouchi (19) is honing his skills in preparation for a breakthrough in his third year. In 2013, his second year as a professional, he appeared in two games. He made his professional debut as a starter in an interleague game against the Yomiuri The Giants on June 7th, pitching four innings, allowing one hit strike out three, and giving up no runs, making a great debut. His second appearance was on October 3rd against Seibu Lions, his first time pitching at home. He pitched five innings, allowing four hit strike out three, and giving up two runs, but he said, "Being able to pitch five innings gives me confidence," showing that he is steadily moving forward.

The right-handed pitcher, standing 191 cm tall, boasts a fastball that reaches a maximum speed of 152 km/h and a breaking breaking ball that drops sharply. He is a starter in the minor leagues and aims to join the major league starting rotation. The competition is fierce, with players such as Kosei Shoji (25) and Tatsuki Koja (24), as well as Kenta Maeda (37), who has returned from the majors, veteran Takayuki Kishi (41), and Takahisa Hayakawa (27), who is aiming to make a comeback after left shoulder surgery, but he will compete with his youthful and energetic pitch.

During his private training, he studies under Shoji, who is similar to him in both physique and style. He is eager to learn as much as he can from someone close to him. Ouchi is taking one step at a time, saying modestly, "I want to get my first win first. From there, I'd like to be in the starting rotation." He is a true "Tohoku kid," having been born and raised in Miyagi. As a child, he would go to the stadium as a spectator and cheer on the team. He will now be the one to receive huge cheers as he throws a powerful pitch on the first-string mound.

◆Ouchi Seiya (Ouchi Seiya) Born March 9, 2006, Miyagi Prefecture, 19 years old. He joined the team as the 7th pick in the 2011 draft from Nippon Wellness Miyagi. In his second year this season, he started in two games, including his professional debut. He has pitched in two NPB games, with a record of 0 wins, 0 losses, and 0 saves, ERA 2.00. He is 191 cm tall and weighs 77 kg. He throws and bats right-handed.