The official Pacific League TV YouTube channel has released a video titled "Patele Urban Legends... A relaxed examination of 'four theories' whispered among staff members" supported by Hochiki Corporation.
The video loosely examines "Patele urban legends" that are rumored among Patele staff. It investigates whether four theories are true, such as "players who make a good play are more likely to make another good play in the same game" and "batters tend to let the ball go when hitter are singing birthday songs," by looking at plays from 2025.
In a test of the theory that "starter who strike out three consecutive struck out in the first inning are unlikely to become win pitcher," eight pitcher were named, including Hokkaido Nippon-Ham-Ham's Kota Tatsu pitcher, Naoyuki Uwasawa Fukuoka Softbank Seibu Lions pitcher and Saitama Seibu's Tatsuya Imai pitcher But which of them ended up being the win pitcher? You can find out the results in the full video.
Furthermore, the program includes an analysis focusing on announcer Nobuo Yoshida, familiar from his live commentary at Zozo Marine Stadium, who claims that "Yoshida's commentary, 'The ball is going to right field,' makes home run feel 30% more satisfying." Enjoy the combination of a powerful hit and exhilarating commentary.
The starter who got three struck out hits in a row in the first inning was ...... Four "Pathelet Urban Legends" verification videos are now available.
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