[Nippon-Ham] Manager Shinjo on starting pitcher Leo Shibata, who gave up one runs in three innings: “ESCON is more intimidating.”
Sports Hochi
2025.9.3(水) 22:58
Pacific League Lotte 2-1 Nippon-Ham (3rd, Zozo Marine)
Nippon-Ham Fighters manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo spoke about starter Shibata, who was making his third professional appearance. In his first time on mound at Zozo, runs five hit and one run in three innings. With winds of up to nine meters per second at times, his fastest pitch was only 150 kilometers per hour, and he commented, “The Escondors were more intimidating. It must have been a bit difficult to control in that wind. You have to be used to that kind of wind. It’s difficult if it’s your first time.”
Regarding his future plans, he said, “We’ll have a little discussion. If it’s ES Combat, wouldn’t it be good to be a starter? Let’s move forward with the discussions based on that plan.” There are six consecutive ES Combat games scheduled from the 9th, and he hinted at the possibility of being a starter there.
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