Toshiya Nakamura, who transferred from Lotte to Softbank Hawks in the active player draft, has a chance to secure a position in his new home.

Toshiya Nakamura joined the Lotte Marines as the fifth pick in the 2018 draft. He supported The Marines bullpen for many years, primarily as a long reliever. He pitched in 17 games in 2023 and 2024, his highest number of appearances to date, but he continued to produce results in difficult situations when the momentum was shifting to the opposing team, such as when a starting pitcher had an accident, was knocked out early in the game, or had to pitch on bullpen days. However, due to his position, he must have had difficulties, such as having to wait between appearances and having to readjust in the farm team.

This Softbank Hawks transfer can be said to be an opportunity for Nakamura as well. The Marines In the era, even if you left a result, you didn't throw much in a winning pattern, but if you win the competition and leave a result with long relief, there is a good chance that you will throw in a winning game. Especially when the starter got off at the fast inning, there were times when I went up to the mound in the middle of the inning and went straight to the long relief. In the middle of the game, in a pinch situation, it is possible to receive the starter and use it as a left one-pointer.

In the fiercely competitive world of Softbank Hawks, results are what's required. If I continue to produce results, I'm sure my ranking will naturally rise. I want to show a different side of myself in my new environment.