
On the 24th, Orix Buffaloes Hiroya Miyagi pitcher Daiya Miyagi (24) pitch professionally for the first time with catcher sitting behind him at Maishima in Osaka. He threw 41 pitches, reaching a top speed of 145 km/h, showing excellent results ahead of the Miyazaki training camp in February. He has tested all types of pitches, including slow curveballs, curveballs, slider, change-up, and fork, and is currently mastering even the most difficult techniques.
The key is the type of ball that he has been telling catcher from the catch ball that "doesn't bend slider". He showed his never-ending desire to improve, saying, "You can only get the feel and timing at this point in your career. The main goal is to control the ball freely with a trajectory similar to a straight ball and increase the number of swinging and fouling. 24 years, "I want to throw more intentionally and make the opponent hitter think, 'I have it.
In 2013, he only managed seven wins for the second consecutive year, but recorded strike out rate in both leagues at 9.88. "From a 3-2 count, I imagine being able to throw all the pitches I have now," he said, showing his dedication to further improvement. In addition to his first pitcher title, he is an ace aiming to be included in the WBC squad in March. He also refuses to waver in his beliefs. (Osada Toru)