Rakuten Eagles Naoki Hitto pitcher (20) entered the Kanatake camp bullpen in Okinawa on March 3 and threw 29 pitches. The right-hander, who has set a goal of pitching in 30 games this season, is working hard to improve in his first camp with the first team. He is currently at 148.9 km/h, so I'm hoping to improve my pitching. Right now I'm around 148.9 kilograms, so I want to work hard so that I can reach 150 kilograms (at all times).

His real name is "Hinata" (日當) using a variant character. It is a rare name that is said to be shared by only about 300 people nationwide, and he laughs, saying, "Only relatives have heard of it." Will he be able to play a part in bullpen with his fork, which he throws out from his blessed 190cm, 105kg physique? This fascinating gem in the rough is simply honing himself in preparation for the opening day first team.