Akio Saito, who appeared on "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 2nd, spoke about Softbank Hawks third-round draft pick, Gota Suzuki who is his junior from Osaka University of Commerce.

Saito analyzed, "If he uses changes of pace effectively, and because of his variable motion, I think he's pitcher that makes it difficult for batters to judge the distance to the ball."

Saito further expressed his expectations for his junior's performance, saying, "I think it will depend on how many shots he can throw to right-handed batters. I'd like him to pitch aggressively. I'm looking forward to seeing him do so."

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