Yosuke Hiraishi, who appeared on "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 4th, commented on Hsu Jo-Hsi who started in the game against Seibu Lions that day.

In his first appearance in Japan on April 1 against Rakuten Eagles, Hsu Jo-Hsi pitched six runs innings closer his first win. In his next start on April 8 Seibu Lions, closer his first loss, but still held them to just one runs in seven innings. However, on April 17 against Orix Buffaloes, he was knocked out after giving up seven runs in the second inning. In his next start on the 4th against Seibu Lions, he gave up seven runs in four innings, suffering his third loss.

Mr. Hiraishi evaluated his straight ball, saying, "I didn't think the strength of his straight ball was that bad," but he added, "But I threw 30 pitches in the first inning, and I was hit by a string of pitches, but half of the 30 pitches I threw were breaking ball. I think he has a good straight pitcher line, so I think he should use a straight line a little more, and he has a knobby straight line, so if he uses a little higher pitch, I think he can go there.

Furthermore, Hiraishi stated his opinion, saying, "There are also large vertical curves. They tend to be low, so I think batters would find it more unpleasant if the pitches were higher. I think things would change if they varied the height as well."

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