
Softbank Hawks pitcher Ryusei Oe threw powerful pitches in the bullpen on the 25th. He also demonstrated precise control, such as by placing a dummy representing a hitter in the batter's box. The crisp sound of the mitt echoed through the bullpen.
Stepping on the first-base side of the plate to create an angle, his crossfire thrown into the inside corner of right-handed hitters was also under excellent control, as he noted, "I'm able to throw my fastballs in good condition." However, he was not satisfied with his slider. He adjusted its precision even during his bullpen pitches, sometimes throwing with a loose arm motion. It is the "sword" that the "lefty killer" southpaw continues to sharpen. Although he was consistently hitting the low zone, including with his change-up, he remained unsatisfied, stating, "I hope to keep making daily adjustments to my breaking balls."
Since being removed from the active roster on May 24, Oe has continued to make adjustments in the minor leagues, stating, "I'm just taking it one day at a time to ensure I can always deliver my best performance." His streak of 164 appearances without a loss since his debut is tied for the second-longest in history. He continues to train hard every day to ensure he can demonstrate that same stability in critical situations.