Orix Yuki Udagawa pitcher (26) resumed ball at the team’s facility in Maishima, Osaka, on April 11. It has been five months since he held a white ball in his hand after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow just four months ago. The first time I saw him, I thought he was a good guy. catch
“I was a bit scared at first, but I was able to throw better than I thought I would. I was really happy that I finally made a step forward.” He started with a five-meter catch ball indoors, then moved on to a snap throw. To test his senses, he finished with a net throw. The steps he took that day were in line with his post-surgery plan. “It’s great that I was able to throw well without any pain,” he said with a bright expression.
He experienced the world championship in the WBC in 2011. Last season, he pitched in only 13 games, the fewest since 2010, when he became a first-team member, and suffered from poor conditions in his right elbow and right shoulder. He is encouraged by the presence of relievers such as Yoshida, who underwent similar surgery and resumed catch playing ball at the end of May. The first thing to do is to get a good feeling about the situation.
In the future, we plan to set up a no-low twice a week and gradually increase the intensity while monitoring the condition. “I want to throw the ball better than I did before the injury, so that I can improve my level and throw in good situations next year.” The goal is to pitch full-scale in March next year. I am prepared to struggle and suffer in order to shine brighter. (Toru Osada)
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