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Lander's new foreign pitcher Koji Hiramoto is seen practicing pitching in the outfield ahead of the 2026 KBO League match between SSG Landers and NC Dinos, held at Incheon SSG Landers Field on Children's Day, May 5.
Signed for $70,000, Koji recorded 2 wins and 1 loss with an ERA of 4.64 in four starts while playing as a starter for Gunma Diamond Pegassus in the Japanese independent league. He is a pitcher who relies on a fastball clocking up to 152 km/h, along with his slider and changeup.






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