[Softbank Hawks] Prodigious left-handed pitcher Almenta, who was developed in the minor leagues, is scheduled to pitch in the first game of the intrasquad game. "I want to pitch aggressively."

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Alexander Armenta of Softbank Hawks

Softbank Hawks 's Alexander Armenta, pitcher representing Mexico in the WBC, will pitch in the Red-White game on the 14th. The 21-year-old, who is in his fifth year in Japan, wears number 135 and is still under a development contract, but is expected to be promoted to the regular roster this season. In a live BP on the 11th, he reached a maximum speed of 152 km/h and closer five hitter hit. "I just want to pitch aggressively. I think my best pitch is a fastball, so I want to throw it into the zone and see how they react. I don't know if this result will lead to me being promoted to the regular roster, but I'm sure there are people who see me that way, so I'll do my best to produce good results," he said, expressing his enthusiasm.

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[Softbank Hawks] Prodigious left-handed pitcher Almenta, who was developed in the minor leagues, is scheduled to pitch in the first game of the intrasquad game. "I want to pitch aggressively."