"Pacific League TV (aka Patele)," which always broadcasts the players' amazing plays, is now venturing outside and going to the players!

In the first episode of "Patere Goes," Patere staff visited Isabile Musa Asset, pitcher the Saitama Seibu Lions Lions and the first player from the Republic of Uganda to be featured in NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball), and followed him for a day.

20 siblings!? What is breakfast like for an athlete from Africa?

pitcher Musa, who signed a development contract with the Saitama Seibu Lions in 2026, is currently playing for the independent league team "Shinano Grandserows" as a dispatched player to gain practical experience. The 21-year-old lives in Nagano Prefecture with three teammates.

The day began in his room while he was still asleep. He was woken up by a team staff member, and the day of close-up coverage started with his first meeting with the Pacific League TV staff.

Breakfast consists of authentic pasta, starting with chopping the vegetables. He enjoys his meal while talking on the phone with his sister in Uganda. Due to the time difference, morning in Japan is the middle of the night in Uganda, so he often talks with his two sisters at this time. Polygamy is permitted in Uganda, and it was revealed that pitcher Musa has as many as 20 siblings.

Walking effortlessly even in a handstand...! Phenomenal physical ability.

Upon arriving at ground, he greeted everyone loudly and energetically. During pre-practice stretching, he immediately showcased his impressive physical abilities by walking on his hands and bending his body in an astonishing way.

Uganda is a country where soccer and track and field are popular. pitcher Musa also played soccer in his childhood. He later started playing baseball, initially as catcher. He then switched to short stop out of admiration, and his fastball speed increased from 144 km/h to the high 150s km/h at one point. At the suggestion of his coach, he switched to pitcher.

However, from that point on, things became difficult.

For about two years, he struggled to exceed a 145 km/h fastball speed. During this time, his mother was diagnosed with cancer, and he quit baseball to care for her. After his mother's passing, he tried office work, but he didn't find it enjoyable and quit. It was at this time that he received an offer from a scout in Japan and resumed baseball. pitcher Musa expressed his gratitude for being able to baseball once again, saying, "I feel happy when I'm playing baseball. Even if I lose, I don't feel sad on ground."

Towards further growth and the realization of dreams... Turning the environment of Japan into your own strength.

He throws 45 pitches in bullpen, and in the afternoon he works on improving his pitching form and trains at the gym. After training, he cleans up, which sometimes prompts his teammates to comment, "I've never seen you clean this much before." This gives a glimpse into pitcher Musa's cheerful personality. It's also impressive to see him taking care of his personal affairs after returning home, such as washing jersey, cleaning, and buying groceries.

pitcher Musa is still in the process of seizing his opportunity. When asked by the Patere staff about the difficulties he faces in his current environment, he said, "There is a big difference between Uganda and the environment here. In Uganda, ground have long grass growing on them, so it's really different. This is a truly blessed place. That's why I have to work hard. I want to aim even higher," expressing his desire for further growth.

At the end of the day, she sets her alarm for 5 a.m. the next morning, gets into bed, and clutches the ball. When asked about her impressions of the close-up coverage, she smiled and said, "It was fun, but I was tired. But I had always dreamed of an opportunity like this, and I thought it was a great chance."

pitcher Musa, who traveled from Uganda to Japan, is working hard every day with the goal of playing for the Saitama Seibu Lions' first team. We hope you enjoy seeing a day in the life of pitcher Musa in the main feature.

▼Post-interview notes (by the Patere staff who conducted the interview)▼

Musa was incredibly cheerful, and I was impressed by how actively he spoke to his teammates and staff. Despite being bewildered by the cultural differences, his respect for Japan was evident throughout, and I felt his strong determination to work hard in this environment and achieve his dreams.

Furthermore, I felt a strong sense of responsibility and determination from The Lions' team staff and the Shinano coaches and staff to support young people striving in a foreign land. While many foreign players have been successful in NPB, I believe this is not solely due to the individual efforts of the players, but also to the support of those around them who help them understand and adapt to Japanese culture and baseball.

We hope you'll take a look at the unadorned, real-life journey of our development players.