Chapter 64: One-in-a-million talent
"Wow!"
"I didn't expect this guy to be quite handsome when he throws the ball."
"It's mainly due to the guidance of senior Chris. That guy just acted as a pitching machine."
The players of the Seido High School baseball team were talking a lot.
I don’t know why, but most of the players on the Aomichi High School baseball team don’t seem to be willing to admit Sawamura Eijun’s excellence.
Whether it's from the First Army or the Second Army.
They all seemed to have some kind of attachment to Sawamura.
Of course, some people have different views on this.
For example, Miyuki Kazuya, the main catcher of the Seido High School baseball team's first team, admires Sawamura Eijun's performance very much.
"Even if you are an excellent pitching machine, not everyone can play it."
Everyone can use such language to evaluate Sawamura.
How could it be that he was using another way to praise Sawamura Eijun's performance on the field?
"Good job, keep it up."
Chris, who was partnering with Sawamura, did not forget to rub Sawamura's head with his hand when he came off the field.
After receiving the compliment, Sawamura's eyes narrowed into slits.
On the other side, people from the Yakushima High School baseball team were analyzing Sawamura Eijun's pitching since he started pitching.
From the perspective of a bystander, Sawamura Eijun's pitching is very average, and the ball speed is only about the second half of 120 kilometers.
Among high school pitchers, this kind of ball speed can only be considered average, or even average, relatively weak.
As for his ball control ability, it is completely incomparable with Li Lei.
To say that the two of them are thousands of miles apart is a bit of an exaggeration.
But the difference between the two is at least two levels.
However, it was such a pitcher that caused Masuda and Mishima to miss one after another.
Especially Masuda, he didn't even touch the ball in the end.
According to the news brought back by Masuda, this guy's pitching trajectory is very strange.
Take Masuda's last swing as an example. He was very sure that he would be able to hit the ball.
Because of this confidence, he didn't hesitate at all when swinging the bat.
He went all out.
However, just when his bat was about to hit the baseball, the baseball suddenly fell.
That kind of change is completely different from the fork ball.
But from the effect point of view, they have different approaches but the same purpose.
When Mishima came to bat, the baseball dropped to a different extent.
As a result, Mishima only hit the bottom of the baseball, and finally hit a fly ball, which was easily caught by a player from the Aomichi High School baseball team.
"Could it be that this guy, like Li Lei, also masters a variety of changing balls?"
A third-year player on the Yakushima High School baseball team couldn't help but guess.
"Probably not!"
Sanada, who had been silent for the whole time, shook his head and said.
"Of course it's different. Li Lei's fingers are extremely flexible and he can control baseballs delicately. Not one person in a million may have this kind of talent."
Todoroki Raizo has full confidence in Li Lei.
"Then what's going on?"
"It must be a quirk ball!"
Li Lei said.
He had only heard of this type of pitching before.
Unexpectedly, he would have the opportunity to see it with his own eyes.
Li Lei was extremely excited inside.
"Quirk ball?"
As expected, most of the players on the Yakushima High School baseball team had never even heard of this type of ball.
"Among the endless pitchers in high schools, guys like this will occasionally appear. For special reasons, or because they have not received formal training, the pitchers have mastered some irregular pitching methods, which then evolved into extraordinary
General pitching posture and delivery.”
In Todoroki Raizo's view, this player named Sawamura Eijun is undoubtedly this kind of person.
But it’s also really interesting.
Not only has their team's strength been greatly enhanced, but it seems that the Seido High School baseball team has also.
Qingdao, which was originally short of pitchers, not only gained a super rookie who can throw a 150-kilometer fastball.
There are also quirky pitchers like Eijun Sawamura joining the team.
This year's Seido High School baseball team may really be able to accomplish some great feats.
Otherwise, they would all be sorry for God's great love.
Offense and defense exchanged, and it was Li Lei's turn to stand on the pitcher's mound.
It was already the fourth inning, and the first batter to hit the field was the ninth bat of the Seido High School baseball team.
Li Lei effortlessly allowed the opponent to hit an infield fly.
Mishima, who was standing on the first base bag, successfully caught the ball firmly in his glove without even moving a step.
"Snapped!"
"Out!"
One out count, just lost.
Immediately afterwards, the first batter of the Seido High School baseball team came on to bat.
As the starting hitter of the second team of Qingdao, this first batsman is not inferior to several core players in terms of overall quality.
His hitting ability is very strong and his base-stealing speed is not slow.
Not to mention hitting the ball and getting a hit.
Even if he just touches the ball, as long as the baseball hits the ground, he has a high probability of going directly to first base.
The players of the Seido High School baseball team are of course full of confidence and expectations for such teammates.
As soon as the batter stepped onto the batter's box, they began to cheer the batter crazily, hoping that the batter would have an extraordinary performance on the field.
Can break Li Lei's rule.
However, it is a pity that such a player, who had high hopes for the Qingdao High School baseball team, failed to fully demonstrate his abilities when he actually faced Li Lei.
He didn't dare to hit the first ball, and he still swung the bat on the second ball.
"Ping!"
The baseball that was knocked out bounced into Li Lei's glove.
Then Li Lei passed the ball directly to Mishima at first base.
"Snapped!"
"Out!!"
With two outs and no one on base.
If he were just a lower hitter, a player on the Seido High School baseball team might not think much about it.
But now even if they start the first pitch, they can't hit Li Lei's ball, let alone get a hit.
At this time, the players of the Seido High School baseball team were completely panicked.
"This guy's dominance is too strong!"
Even the first-place players on the Qingdao High School baseball team couldn't help but frown secretly after seeing Li Lei's pitching.
Not to mention the players in the second tier of the team, even these guys took action directly, trying to knock Li Lei's ball away and get a hit.
I'm afraid it's not a simple matter.
Looking at it this way, it seems that the second-place players on their team really have nothing to do against Li Lei.
"In the end, it depends on the performance of Haruichi Kominato, Maezono and Chris-senpai. Only the three of them have a chance to win hits and runs from Li Lei."
Although they say so, the players on the Seido High School baseball team don't really believe it in their hearts.
Li Lei's pitches look fancy, but they often hit the mark directly.
This is a huge blow to the Seido High School baseball team.
In addition, Chris and the others have played against Li Lei before. Judging from their previous matches, it seems unrealistic to say that Chris and the others will be able to get hits and points from Li Lei.
From the looks of it, their victory or defeat today may depend on others.
Chapter completed!