Softbank Hawks and Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher are set to start on the 6th, and for the Orix Buffaloes game on the 7th (Kyocera Dome Osaka), they are set to be enthusiastic. On this day, they practiced pitcher at Mizuho PayPay. Regarding being entrusted with the first game of the week, he said, "I have the manager's feelings, and I want to live up to that wish. Pitching a long inning is the responsibility of those who pitch at the start of the week. I feel motivated and am doing it with determination," he said confidently.

This right-hander also served as the opening day pitcher this season. Although he experienced some discomfort in his right elbow in mid-May, he has shown consistent performance since his return, including a 5-inning, 3-runs performance against the Orix Buffaloes on June 23 (Mizuho PayPay) and a 6-inning, no-runs performance against the Seibu Lions on June 30 (Tokyo Dome), resulting in a winning pitcher.

Uesawa was a soccer enthusiast in elementary school. Of course, he's also keeping a close eye on the 2026 CONCACAF FIFA World Cup currently underway. He says he was a "defensive type" as a full-back, but his favorite player is Norwegian striker Erling Haaland (Manchester City). He watched the Brazil-Norway match, which kicked off at 5am Japan time, in highlights and couldn't hide his surprise at his favorite player's two goals that led his country to the quarterfinals for the first time, saying, "I was surprised that he could score so easily."

He also revealed his “perspective” as a professional athlete. With the score at 1–0 in the 45th minute of the second half, Haaland received the ball just outside the penalty area and unleashed a lightning-fast left-footed strike. The powerful shot went through the opposing defender’s legs and buried itself in the right side netting.Analyzing this game-winning goal, he said, “pitcher—where ball speed is key, hitter—where bat speed matters, and baseball—where ‘speed’ is becoming the ultimate measure of success—I found myself wondering if ‘shot speed’ is also becoming crucial in soccer.” This was a perspective befitting his right arm, as he constantly strives to improve his pitch through his body, pitch movements, and breaking ball.