The 'Taiju Life Monthly MVP Award' for September and October was announced on the 20th, and Rakuten Eagles pitcher Kosei Shoji was selected in the Pacific League pitcher category.
Shoji pitched in 5 games during September and October, recording 3 wins and 0 losses with an ERA of 1.00. On September 16th, in a game against Lotte at ZOZO Marine, he achieved a shutout game win. While demonstrating pitch stability, he recorded 41 strike outs in 36 innings. He delivered an impressive performance worthy of a right-hander who has won the title for most strike outs.
Looking back at this season as a whole, he had 9 wins and 9 losses with a 3.45 ERA in 25 appearances. He showed growth in the final stages of the season, finishing with a four-game winning streak.
Kosei Shoji. Born October 13, 2000, in Niigata City. 26 years old. Joined the team as the first-round draft pick in 2022 after attending Niigata Meikun High School and Rikkyo University. 189 cm, 86 kg. Right-handed pitcher and batter. number 19.
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