[Samurai Japan] Ryuhei Sotani to start in first game against Korea: “I have no choice but to do it” Will he make a strong appeal for next spring’s WBC?
Sports Hochi
2025.11.14(金) 18:53
Samurai Japan’s Orix, Ryuhei Sotani and pitcher, who will start the first game against Korea on March 15, participated in practice on the day before the game at Tokyo Dome on March 14 and finished “final adjustment”. The left-hander, who was entrusted with the major role of starting the first game, said, “I prepared myself to throw inning with precision. I want to throw without being nervous. I’m not going to be able to do anything else,” he said.
The last tournament was held in 2011, which was his rookie year. He said he has vivid memories of that time, saying, “It was my first year as a professional, and I was watching players like Yoshinobu (Yamamoto of Orix at the time) perform. I was watching, hoping that I would stand on this stage in a few years, and there was also a chance. I’ve come this far, so I would like to somehow make it my own,” and vowed to make a strong appeal.
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