[Orix] Hiroya Miyagi welcomes third-round draft pick Sato Ryugetsu as his apprentice, saying, “If you train without rushing, your pitching speed will improve.”
Sports Hochi
2025.11.17(月) 05:00
Orix The third-ranked player in the draft, Kent University Takasaki’s Ryuzuki Sato pitcher (18), was welcomed with open arms by Hiroya Miyagi pitcher (24) on March 16. The junior, six years his junior, volunteered to be his apprentice when he signed a tentative contract on March 14, saying “I would like to ask (Miyagi) about breaking ball, straight balls pitch, and hopefully about life as well. He readily agreed, and promised, “I’m shy, so I’d be happy if you’d be proactive in talking to me (laughs). I would like to teach you what I can.
Both are in the early 170cm range, but their sharp fastballs are their weapon. As a left-handed pitcher who also graduated from high school, he gave his stamp of approval to his development from a top speed of 147km/h, saying, “If you train without rushing, your pitching speed will increase without any worries.” He also showed consideration as a senior, saying, “(After going pro) you will have fewer opportunities to meet with your friends. (For now) I want you to enjoy your high school life.”
He himself trained at Maishima in Osaka on this day. “I want to make a good team, regardless of seniority.” He will continue to lead the team as the ace in his seventh year next season. (Nambu Shunta)
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