◆ A comeback with a new form! Akihiko Oya: "Another chance to use all my strength to hit."

Haruki Nishikawa, who returned to his former team, Nippon-Nippon-Ham Fighters, hit his first Home Run in an exhibition game against Hanshin Tigers on February 23rd.

In camp, he received direct hitting instruction from manager Shinjo and challenged himself to develop a long-distance hitter form with a narrower stance. baseball The effect of this change has been felt suddenly, and Nishikawa is on the verge of a comeback. He has raised the angle of his left elbow a bit so that his power will come out firmly, and he swings firmly at the moment he lifts his leg with the bat pulled backward. I think I can hit the ball farther. He added, "Originally, Nishikawa was also hitter capable of hitting Home Run, but with Sho Nakata in the lineup, I think he became an average player. I think that the new form he has adopted this year makes him look like he can see the ball better.

Regarding Nishikawa, who hit Home Run on February 27th and 28th, another commentator, Oya Akihiko, said, "He's a veteran, so this is a good opportunity for him to put all his strength into hitting once again. I think it's more important to change his mindset than his form."

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