"Samsung's new closing candidate" Japanese pitcher who throws 158km "Okay wherever you are in the bullpen → The goal is to play full time without injury."

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The new "fireballer" closing candidate, who will be responsible for the back door of the Samsung Lions in the 2026 season, is heating up the Guam camp. Yuya Miyaji (27), a Japanese pitcher who sprays a fastball of up to 158 kilometers per hour, is the main character.

According to the Samsung club, Miyaji, who is currently holding a spring camp in Guam, is perfectly harmonized with his teammates to handle the training schedule. Especially eye-catching is the attitude of breaking through one's weaknesses head on.

Miyaji confessed honestly, "I personally have a hard time running long distances," but said, "I'm trying to take more running training from Guam." Prior to the full-fledged pitching in the second camp in Okinawa, he is determined to fully build his lower body and physical strength.

Samsung, which is aiming to win, desperately needs to strengthen its backdoor this season. The bullpen, which rose to the playoffs last season, was pointed out as Samsung's chronic weakness. Even Samsung Lions manager Park Jin-man (50) has made it his top priority in this spring camp to strengthen the bullpen depth. Miyaji's joining in the bullpen and finish on the Japanese independent league stage is like a welcome rain in a drought.

Miyaji also showed a dedication attitude that did not dwell on his position. He expressed confidence, saying, "I experienced both bullpen and finishing in the team in the 2025 season, so I can respond to both positions." "The biggest goal is to help the team throughout the season without injury," he stressed. Coach Park Jin-man expressed his expectations on January 23rd, saying that Miyaji Yura was also a candidate for the closing pitcher.

Miyaji is already looking forward to meeting her Korean fans. "I think I'll be a little nervous at first, but I want to show maximum performance in front of a large audience in Korea," he said, expressing his greetings to the fans.

Miyaji Yura was confirmed to join Samsung on December 1st last year. He became the first Asian quarter player for the historic Samsung. Samsung said about Miyaji Yura at the time of the contract's announcement, "We chose Miyaji Yura's potential after a close look at the players subject to the Asian quarter. He is 186 centimeters tall and weighs 90 kilograms. He throws a maximum four-seam fastball speed of 158 kilometers and an average of 149.6 kilometers, and is a right-handed pitcher with pitches such as splitter, slider, and curve. "Since 2022, we have upgraded the level to the NPB (Japan Professional Baseball) second division after going through the Japanese Industrial League Mickey House and the independent league Tokushima Indigo Sox."

He has a 158-kilometer fastball, dedication to all positions, and sincerity to make up for his weaknesses. Attention is focusing on whether Yura Miyaji, Samsung's new closing candidate, will be able to become a relief pitcher for the "Lion Corps."

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