Orix Buffaloes Hiroya Miyagi pitcher pitcher On March 26, the ace left-hander was announced as a member of Japan's World Baseball Classic (WBC) team for the second consecutive tournament. He said, "I was given a great opportunity. I know there will be a lot of pressure, but I hope I can contribute for Japan.
Following the previous tournament in 2011, when they were crowned world champions, Miyagi was selected alongside Yamamoto, who is three years older than him. "I'm really looking forward to that. I think there will be a lot of pressure again, so I want to be prepared (laughs)," he said in his unique way, expressing his joy at being teammates again with his senior who inherited number 18 jersey. In 2011, he made his debut as the third pitcher in the first round match against the Czech Republic (Tokyo Dome) on March 11th, recording a save with one runs in five innings. In an international tournament with a pitch count limit, the presence of a left-handed pitcher who can be counted on as the second starter is invaluable, and Miyagi himself promised to work at full speed, saying, "It's an honor just to be selected. If I'm told to go anywhere, I'll be ready to go."
Along with his teammates and Soya, he has proudly joined the ranks of major league players Kikuchi (Angels) and Matsui (Padres) in the "left-handed slot." "All the players who will be selected feel the same way. I hope we can all do our best to win so we don't lose to the new members," he said, setting his sights on winning the championship again, and he is ready to swing his left arm.
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