◆ Achieving double-digit win for the second consecutive year! “We’re in an unstoppable state, we’re evolving.”
Softbank ‘s Moinelo started against Nippon-Ham on the 10th. He pitched shutout game with 125 pitches in 9 innings, strike out hit Hit by Pitch no runs, earning his 10th win of the season.
In response to Moinello’s impressive pitch, Kenichi Tanizawa, commentator for Fuji Television One’s “Pro baseball News 2025” broadcast on March 10, said, “I think the intention was to have him prepare for the Nippon-Ham match by giving him 11 days to prepare. pitcher often hear that when 11 days are available, the shoulders inevitably become lighter, but instead of becoming lighter, fastball he has good control and his high fastball It stretches to the point where the hand would be out of place. He praised the curve, the slider and the change-up, and all of his pitches were pitch seamless.
Fellow commentator Shohei Tateyama analyzed Moinelo, who has achieved double-digit win for the second consecutive year, saying, “In his second year as a starter, strike out rate has improved significantly again. He can throw his curveball and change-up well from a high position, so his high fastball will be more effective.” He also expressed admiration, saying, “It seems like he’s been looking to the side for a lot longer, which is a typical Japanese thing. It’s not just brute force, but his mechanics have also come together, and he’s now untouchable. He’s really improving.”
☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE “Professional baseball News 2025”
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