Sports Hochi commentator Yutaka Takagi updated his YouTube channel on the 24th, commenting on the relief pitching staff of Seibu Lions, who are currently leading Pacific League.

After their game Rakuten Eagles on the 23rd, Seibu Lions manager Nishiguchi revealed that they would be sending both left-handed pitchers, second-round draft pitcher Hayato Hakua Iwaki pitcher, who had given up three home runs in their last three appearances, back to Shota Hamaya team for further adjustment.

Takagi commented on Iwaki's praise for his "good control," saying, "His control of throwing to the right spots was excellent," and "Even his high pitches were effective," referring to the many swings and misses he got. However, he added, "Recently, he has the control to throw strike," but also, "But he also throws pitches in sweet spots," analyzing that the sweet spots are leading to runs. He also commented from hitter perspective, saying, "Pacific League hitter are generally getting used to him."

Furthermore, Takagi said that when he spoke with Iwaki and asked him how he was doing, Iwaki confessed that he was feeling quite tired, and Takagi commented on this fatigue, saying, "It's not so much physical fatigue as it is mental fatigue that he can't shake off." As a closer, he doesn't know when he'll get a chance to pitch until the end of the game, so the mental burden is great, and regarding the fact that ERA has worsened to over 4.00, he left a harsh comment, saying, "This is not ERA you'd expect from a closer."

He encouraged Iwaki, who is also his junior at Chuo University, saying, "Go to the university and look at ground," "I'm sure you'll remember something," and "Remember how you felt when you were aiming to become a professional and playing baseball with passion. Don't get depressed." Watching Iwaki get hit, he said, "It hurts my heart too," and became depressed. catcher for him is also Yuto Koga catcher is from Chuo University, so he said, "I think Koga is probably thinking, 'Aargh' too," referring to his junior battery.

After evaluating Iwaki, saying he's "not a particularly skillful pitcher" and that "his control is his lifeline because he doesn't have many pitches," he added that manager Nishiguchi, a former pitcher himself, had selected Iwaki because he valued his control, and said, "As long as this area is off, he won't last," expressing his hope that Iwaki will perform well after readjustment.