Softbank Hawks 's Naoyuki Uwasawa makes his first appearance in the first team in 39 days, but issues are highlighted. He only throws four strikeouts... Igarashi says, "He needs to figure out what his finishing pitch should be." | Pacific League

Softbank Hawks 's Naoyuki Uwasawa made his first appearance in the first team in 39 days, but his weaknesses were highlighted. He only threw four strikeouts... Igarashi commented, "He needs to figure out what his finishing pitch should be."

Baseball King

June 23, 2026 21:10

Softbank Hawks 's Naoyuki Uwasawa (C) Kyodo News

◆ "If you throw a weak shot, it will definitely be caught, especially in the second round."

Softbank Hawks 's Naoyuki Uwasawa made his first start in a first-team game on the 23rd, 39 days after recovering from a right elbow injury. In the third inning, he gave up a solo Home Run to Kenya Wakatsuki, and in the fifth Walk, he allowed four hits, hit two strike out two, and gave up three runs, suffering his third loss of the season.

Regarding Uwasawa's pitch performance, commentator Ryota Igarashi on Fuji TV ONE's 'Pro baseball News 2026' aired on the 23rd analyzed, "Overall, he had good control, but couldn't swing or miss. Out of 83 pitches, only 4 were missed," adding, "When he's doing well, he can closer with groundouts, You can still catch the sweetest parts, especially by the second round. pitcher Pitches that are the finishing pitches or those that can cause swings and misses are absolutely necessary, so how to handle those pitches becomes crucial. The entry was smooth, so rather than just game intuition, I think the challenge going forward is figuring out how to properly execute the winning pitch with the pitch I have."

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