Lotte manager Saburo, who appeared on "Professional baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 26th, spoke about new foreign player Jackson.

Manager Saburo predicted about Jackson, "I think it will change completely just by having one pitcher who can throw 140 or 150 inning a year," and expressed his hope for a synergistic effect, saying, "I would be happy if Kojima or Shuta Ishikawa were influenced by this and quietly win games."

Jackson reached the required innings pitched pitched in both of his two years with DeNA last season, and showed stable pitch with ERA ERA 2.90 in his first year in 2024 and 2.33 last season. He is expected to be a part of the starting rotation in his new home.

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"