Akio Saito, who appeared on "Professional baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 9th, commented on Rakuten Eagles 's Katsutoshi Tai.
Saito expressed his expectations, saying, "He has one win as a professional reliever. He is calm on mound. I feel like he is swinging his arms well, and he is using his lower body with stability. His control is no longer inconsistent. I think he can be used as a setup man."
In his fourth professional season last year, Tai pitched 6 1/3 innings in 6 games, including his professional debut, recording 1 win and 14 strike out inning. ERA was also 0.00, making him a promising prospect for a breakout season this year.
☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"
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