Smack!
America Team's shortstop sprang up and threw directly from a crouched fielding position!
He stabilized himself in midair with the strength of his waist and core, then, unable to fully use his arm, sent the ball straight to first base with almost nothing but wrist strength!
"Oh!"
"You can still throw from that position?"
"What an incredibly powerful arm!" The move drew gasps from the Press Box and the crowd!
"Looks like their arrogance isn't without reason," Shirakawa said calmly.
"They're not idiots. If they acted arrogant toward someone obviously stronger than themselves and got crushed, wouldn't that be even more embarrassing?!" Carlos joked.
"Wind Youth Academy was established to revitalize baseball in the city!
It provided free training for those who had lost the opportunity to play baseball due to financial reasons and the like!
Apparently, retired Major League players had volunteered to provide technical guidance!
Sendou had just confirmed that rumor!
The outstanding players born from such an environment had all gathered here this time!
Because of baseball, they were able to come to Japan!
That was why today's game could happen!
As their opponents, what kind of baseball could we show them?" Coach Kunimoto spoke slowly!
His words introduced their opponents while also seeking to use such a powerful opponent to stir up the players' fighting spirit!
Hearing that, the simple baseball boys revealed spirited smiles!
"From now until the game begins, analyze as much information about them as possible!" Coach Kunimoto said, turning to give everyone on the bench a faint smile.
"Then I'll start!
That shortstop has an amazing arm, but he doesn't seem all that agile. If the ball is fast enough, I wonder if he can stop it!
That second baseman, on the other hand, moves quickly and won't be easy to