A key part of the winning pattern! A look back at Koya Fujii 's ironclad relief pitching

Pacific League Insight

2026.1.27(火) 17:00

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks. Koya Fujii pitcher © Persol Pacific League TV
Fukuoka Softbank Hawks. Koya Fujii pitcher © Persol Pacific League TV

Pacific League Insight, the official web magazine for the six Pacific League teams, brings you videos of impressive plays from the 2025 season so you can enjoy Pacific League even during the offseason! It is updated daily from Monday to Friday with a theme for each day of the week!

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Today, January 27th (Tuesday), Fukuoka Softbank Koya Fujii We look back at the ironclad relief pitching that pitcher showed in the 2025 season.

Despite a tough start, the 2025 season played a part in the winning strategy

Fujii's first appearance of the season was on March 29th against Chiba Lotte Marines, where he gave up the winning hit in the 10th extra inning, which was a disappointing start for the pitcher. However, he recovered in April, pitching in eight games with ERA of 1.13, and in May he pitched in nine games with ERA of 0.00, leaving an impressive record.

On June 15th, he pitched in the top of the ninth inning against Yokohama DeNA, striking out two strike out retiring three batters to earn his first save of the season. He continued to be a part of the team's winning streak, recording a 14-game struck out as of the end of July. pitcher continued to pitch consistently in August. He was sidelined late in the game due to back pain, but his streak of consecutive strike out continued until September 3rd against Orix Buffaloes.

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A key part of the winning pattern! A look back at Koya Fujii 's ironclad relief pitching