Akio Saito and Takahiro Saeki, who appeared on "Professional baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 9th, mentioned Lotte's Genki Ishigaki.

Saito commented, "His arm swing is amazing. I think he has a solid ball output," but also pointed out, "When I saw him pitching at Koshien, I thought his neck was thick, but when I actually saw him, I had the impression that it was thin, although that may be because he was next to a professional player."

"I think that as he gets bigger, his balls will get even faster," he said, expressing his expectations, saying, "I think he'll be no different from Takahashi Hiroto. I think he's pitcher who can do that."

Saeki spoke of Ishigaki's greatness from a batter's perspective, saying, "In addition to the speed of the ball, you can feel its strength and weight. When a batter feels that the ball is strong or heavy, they feel as if they are being brought back the moment the bat and ball make contact. I would like him to become that kind of pitcher. I would like him to push hitter."

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"