Tatsuya Imai’s Left‑Heel Move Gives Edge Over Jacob Misiorowski

Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai gained a speed advantage over Jacob Misiorowski by shifting his weight onto his left heel during their duel. As his pitch count rose, the velocity of his fastball increased noticeably, curbing the opponent’s offense.

Analysts noted that the technique offers both better balance and power generation. This outing is seen as a positive sign for Imai’s potential role in the rotation.

The coaching staff said they will continue to monitor his development closely.