Nothing is certain for this pair of games in Japan with which the Los Angeles Dodgers will open the season, and all the players know that whatever happens, they are at a very early stage to make any kind of analysis or determinations. One of them is the Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, who looks a little nervous these days, as he has been chosen as the starter in the second game against the Chicago Cubs next Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome.
Sasaki, who recently landed in Major League Baseball in a move that was eagerly awaited by all of professional baseball in the United States, will be able to show what the Dodgers had their eye on and competed against several other teams to acquire his services.
Sasaki wants to add another pitch to his repertoire
The young Japanese pitcher will start against Chicago, but there is not much certainty about the state of his pitching, as he is still making adjustments to his repertoire and is at a really early stage to draw conclusions. In addition, he has not yet pitched against any MLB team, so the expectation is high and of course, it affects him quite a lot. However, if this is not how he has to be polished, then how?
Just recently, Sasaki gave an interview to Dodgers Nation, in which he revealed all his doubts, although he also expressed his confidence in overcoming the situation: “Whether it’s a slider or whatever, I know I’ll need another pitch. Obviously, it’s a third pitch besides my fastball and my splitter. Regardless of the results, I will concentrate on getting the best out of myself, and I think that if I can play my own style, the results will come. And I think I’ll have to keep going,” Sasaki said.
Roki Sasaki believes in miracles
Sasaki is also positive about being in the spotlight with the World Series champion team and also in front of his hometown fans in his MLB debut: “I can’t believe my dream has come true at the Tokyo Dome, it’s like a miracle.”
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