Rakuten's opening pitcher is Norihiro Norimoto 6th time in 2 years June 5: 20:20 on June 5
Hajime Miki, a professional baseball/Rakuten coach, announced on the 5th that he will leave the starting pitcher to Noburu Norimoto, who started in a practice game with Lotte.
Director Miki said, “I told Norimoto after today's game. He answered with a firm and strong expression. I think he will prepare well.” It has been revealed that he will use Norimoto pitcher as a starter.
This is the 6th time for Norimoto Pitcher to be the opening pitcher for the first time in two years, and he is in line with Rakuten's former ace, Hisashi Iwakuma pitcher's most record.