"What an impressive pitch—Brandon, has this kid always had such a fierce speed? An average fastball of 100 miles, and the tail speed is just as remarkable. Truly outstanding..." Even Joe Girardi, well-versed as he is, couldn't help but applaud Lin Guanglai's daring and meticulous inside fastball.
"At least since I've started following him, yes." Daquworth confirmed, "It's not just about the speed; it's about his ability to precisely control a 100-mile-plus fastball into every corner of the strike zone under pressure. That's his most outstanding quality... This young man is not just about speed."
1 ball, 2 strikes, ahead in the count—for the Japan Team's pitcher and catcher, this is their best chance to go head-to-head with Pujols.
Without hesitation, Shima Keihiro signaled the decisive pitch code from their playbook, positioning his glove firmly low on the outside corner, almost touching the ground.
