Hiroki Nomura and Kenichi Tanizawa, who appeared on "Professional baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 23rd, mentioned Nippon-Ham-Sachiya Yamazaki.

Yamazaki learned about the screwball from Masa Yamamoto, who served as a temporary coach during spring training, and immediately tried it out in a real game. Nomura analyzed, "When you think of Masa Yamamoto, you think of the screwball, but I think pitcher also threw sinker type balls. So, while adapting what I learned from Masa Yamamoto, I think there are many things to consider, such as the drop, the speed, and the feel. I hope I can make it my own, so I think I got off to a good start. I think I've got a grasp on the screwball, which is sinker that feels good."

Speaking from hitter perspective, Tanizawa said, "It's very effective against right-handed batters. There are left-handed pitcher who can't throw inside when throwing to left-handed batters. A screwball can turn that negative into a positive."

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