Tenri University’s fastest 145km left-handed pitcher, Kanta Ioku (3rd year = Rissho University Shonan), who is a draft candidate this fall, is said to be the ace of the team aiming for a total victory for this season after practicing at the university on the 10th. I want to be like that. I think I can aim for the best in Japan, so I want to pull it. “

He is also a student of the legend. During the Momoyama Taichu era, he belonged to the “KBA Kamata Baseball Academy” directed by Minoru Kamata (died in 19), who contributed to Hanshin’s 1987 league victory and is considered to be the best second baseman in the history of the baseball team. Immediately after joining the middle 3 spring, he was stamped with a drumstick saying, “The curve that Ioku has is valid, so use it as a weapon.” It is characterized by a wide bend orbit, and since then, Ioku has never changed his grip. Currently, it sells sharp crossfires, and the curve of “amulet existence” supports the pitching technique. He entered the bench in the fall of 1st year and started in the starting lineup with Hiroshima Moriura, who is one grade higher, and has accumulated a total of 5 wins so far.

Last summer, he pitched in 2nd place in the pro-Am exchange game with the Hanshin Tigers, and struck out right-handed batter Inoue with a straight ball to strike out. In November of last year, he was steadily named as a candidate for SAMURAI JAPAN University (the training camp was canceled due to the influence of the new corona) and was the only pitcher selected from the Kansai area.

Along with right-handed pitcher Ushijima Ki (3rd year = Senshu University Tamana) who forms two signboards, he has been attracting professional attention, and if draft nominated, Ishihara in 19 years, Moriura in 20 years (both Hiroshima) and Tenri University for 3 consecutive years It becomes. I will continue to consider the course in the future, but Ioku sets “I have made it my ultimate goal to become a professional.” “I wish I could go professional with (Ushijima).” Lead the team for 21 years with a partner who recognizes each other as “comrades”.[Chigusa Mochizuki]

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◆ Kanta Ioku Born in Kobe on November 30, 1999 (Heisei 11). He started playing baseball at Hiyodoridai Lions as an older player, and belonged to the Hanatani Youth Baseball Club at Shimohatadai Elementary School. Played at KBA Kamata Baseball Academy in Momoyamadai. At Rissho University Shonan, he entered the bench in the fall of 2nd year and carried an ace number on his back. At Tenri University, he has been on the bench since the fall of 1st year. 172 cm, 72 kg. Left-handed left-handed.