Akio Saito: "I thought Seibu Lions 's Canario was a batter who would swing wildly"... "He has a compact grip and a firm grip on the ball"

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Seibu home stadium, the Belluna Dome (C) Kyodo News
Seibu home stadium, the Belluna Dome (C) Kyodo News

Akio Saito, who appeared on "Professional baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 2nd, mentioned Seibu Lions 's new foreign player, Canario.

Saito analyzed, "We wanted a powerful batter, so I thought he'd be a batter who would swing wildly, but he's surprisingly compact and hits the ball well," and praised, "He doesn't force the ball, but bats in the opposite direction, his own style."

Canario is a promising long-range hitter who joined the team this season. It will be interesting to see if he can adjust to Japanese baseball.

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

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Akio Saito: "I thought Seibu Lions 's Canario was a batter who would swing wildly"... "He has a compact grip and a firm grip on the ball"