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“The growth of the ball is really ugly” The evolving “Beauty fastball” of Kosei Yoshida is “Is the ball muscle too beautiful?” | Full-Count

He pitched in 15 games and has an ERA of 2.61 and a presence in relief.

■ Orix 4-2 Nippon-Ham (10th, Sapporo Dome)

Nippon-Ham Fighter Kosei Yoshida closed the Orix batting line with a “stretching straight ball”. A battle that took place on the 10th at the Sapporo Dome. The proud “Beauty fastball” is clear and attracts the attention of fans, saying “The growth of the ball is really ugly” and “Is the ball too beautiful?”

Yoshida, who pitched from the 6th inning of 2-3, gave 1 walk, but played a role with no hits and no runs in the 1st inning. Although his ball speed is mostly in the high 140km range, the batter is inserted into the ball. This season, his fourth year as a professional, he has pitched in 15 games, mainly as a relief, with an earned run average of 2.61 and his talent is flourishing.

“Persolpa League TV” official YouTube released a video titled “[Proof of Evolution]Kosei Yoshida” Even if you know … Straight that you can’t hit “”. “There is a romance to hold down with a straight in the middle.” “Straight, apt,” “A man full of this romance and aura.” “I feel that both the speed and the power of the ball are better than at the start of the season,” he said.

[Actual video]”The growth of the ball is really ugly” Kosei Yoshida’s “I can’t hit it even if I know it” straight ball