Arihara “throws recklessly” Returns to Japan for the first time in 3 years with soft B | | National news

Pitcher Kohei Arihara (30), who will return to Japanese baseball for the first time in three years at SoftBank, held a press conference in Fukuoka on the 28th and said, “I feel like a rookie and throwing reckless. I want to do that. contribute to the championship.” Speaking of his enthusiasm, he wore his uniform with the uniform number “17”.

In 2021, Arihara transferred from Nippon-Ham to the Rangers of the US major leagues through a mail system. However, he only had three wins in two years, including surgery on his right shoulder. “There were several difficult periods, but it is important to make use of this experience and grow,” he said.

Kodai Senga, who was an ace pitcher, is expected to transfer to the US major leagues and fill the void. “I want to throw it desperately so I can react,” he decided.