
Orix pitcher Shumpeita Yamashita (22), who is trying to return from a back condition problem due to the growth process, took the mound for a live BP (batting practice in a real game) at Maishima in Osaka on the 2nd. "It's been four months. I was excited," he said, pitching to hitter for the first time since the The Giants game on March 7 (Kyocera Dome). He immediately hit a 153 km/h pitch.
He threw two sets of 20 pitches to four hitter, including Ota, who remains in Osaka due to a back injury, and Hirooka, who is out with a right rib fracture. He also threw three curveballs, but only one was hit. He emphasized that his pitching speed is still in the "trial run," saying, "153 km is the minimum line. It's still to come." He looked ahead and said, "I've seen a lot of issues."
In April, he left the team temporarily. For eight days, he focused on general maintenance, including his lower back, and strengthening his muscles, such as proper breathing techniques and Pilates. His condition is steadily improving, and he has recently been practicing pitch in bullpen. At the end of last month, he was diagnosed as fully recovered, and has stepped up to full-fledged pitch. Regarding the pain in his lower back, he said with a smile, "I don't have it at all."
The plan is to continue to carefully adjust his condition while checking his condition daily. Yamashita also emphasized, "If I'm not in perfect condition, I probably won't be used. I'll just prepare as best I can and show my skills." The ideal plan is to join the first team in the second half of the season and add depth to the starting lineup. Ace Miyagi was unable to grab a "homecoming win" in Okinawa, but the 161 km right-handed pitcher took a big step forward.
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