Seibu Lions pitcher Tatsuya Imai (26), who was selected for Samurai Japan, vowed on the 3rd to use this as a learning opportunity to make further progress. This is his first time being selected for the top team since the 2011 Asian Professional baseball Championship. "I'd like to hear how starter are adjusting and training for the week," he said with shining eyes.
His pitching style is characterized by a relaxed pitching form, which Director Nishiguchi described as a "catch ball pitching style." He also revealed his goals on mound, saying, "My strength is that the force and speed of my pitches are not proportional. I want to see if it will work against foreign players."
The WBC will be held in March 2026, one year from now. "It's the tournament where the top representatives are selected, so I have a feeling of admiration and want to experience it." The only ace selected from Seibu, she will leave a big impact on the dream stage. (Ayami Ohnaka)
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