Kazuyuki Shirai, who served as a commentator for Nippon-Ham vs. Hanshin Tigers game broadcast on Nippon Broadcasting System on the 3rd (produced by STV Radio), commented on Nippon-Ham starting pitchers.
So far, Nippon-Ham starting pitchers have pitched four complete game with Shoma Kanemura, two complete game with Koki Kitayama and Hiromi Ito, and one complete game with Furubayashi and Sachiya Yamazaki, for a total of 10 complete game, the most in both leagues.
Shirai evaluated Nippon-Ham Fighters’ starting pitchers, saying, “The Fighters have a deep starter staff. They have a variety of pitcher, and a good balance between right-handed and left-handed pitchers.” reliever, “Various pitcher start complete game after pitching and being removed from the roster and taking ample time to adjust. They’re able to give their pitcher pitchers plenty of rest, and considering the long season, the depth of The Fighters’ starting pitchers is an advantage.”
(Provided by STV The Fighters LIVE)
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