The WEST Hochi will be introducing newcomers from each sport in a series titled "Ho! Rookies." The fifth installment will feature Softbank Hawks 's third-round draft pick, pitcher Gota Suzuki (22), and second-round development infielder Ayumu Ezaki and sixth-round pitcher Renta Nagasaki (both 18).
The engine loaded on a heavy body is infinite. Kansai Six Universities of Daisho University baseball The leading role of V for 7 consecutive seasons in the league. In the spring of 4, Go Suzuki, who won the championship in complete game win for two consecutive days, said, "Strong pitch and toughness are weapons." The side right-hander, who has the fastest speed of 147 km, declared the "opening first team" and "rookie of the year" from the first year. "I want to throw every game as a winning pattern," he drew a specific image.
He wanted to be a reliever, not a starter. Moreover, he "ran for the set upper" rather than the closer, who is more likely to be in the limelight. In 09, Settsu won the Rookie of the Year and the Best reliever as a set upper. "hold was a situation where the score was tied and we won by the last minute. Saving is also very important because it doesn't lead without the previous pitcher." One of the goals is the club record for the most appearances in a season. Iwasaki (now Orix Buffaloes) in 17 and Kajiya (now Rakuten Eagles) in 18 declared that they "want to surpass" the 72 games left.
He boasts stamina that he has cultivated through throwing. At Osaka Shoin University, he would throw over 100 pitches in a game, and then only 50 in bullpen. "I can't relax unless I've thrown a little too much," he said. He also volunteered complete game every day. He didn't pitch in the fall of his fourth year due to an injury to his right shoulder, but a medical check after signing a contract showed no abnormalities. He plans to learn professional training and "grow in areas other than pitching" as he looks ahead to the next stage.
He loves going to the sauna 4-6 times a week. As well as recovering, it's a time when "I can calmly think and come up with ideas (for pitch techniques, etc.)." At his "favorite place" in Yao City, Osaka, he grins and says, "I've become good friends with the regulars." As his name suggests, he has a dynamic personality and is joining the undefeated team. (Ando Osamu)
◆ Suzuki Gota: Born August 31, 2003, in Nagahama, Shiga. 22 years old. Started playing baseball with the Asai Nishi Sports Youth Club in his second year at Yuda Elementary School, and played for the JBoys softball team while at Asai Junior High School. Did not play Koshien while at Tokai University Shizuoka Shoyo. Made his regular season debut at Osaka Shoin University in his first year at the All-Japan University Championship. Won the Kansai Six Universities League MVP in the spring of his third and fourth years. 175 cm, 85 kg. Throws and bats right-handed. Signing bonus: 60 million yen. Annual salary: 11 million yen. number 26.
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