NHK's program "Sports x Human: Taking the Long Way Around, Being Yourself - Giants' Shosei Togo," featuring Shosei Togo, a pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants professional baseball team, will air on NHK BS on June 29th at 11:25 PM. The program follows Togo as he vows to make a comeback after experiencing his first slump in his professional baseball career. It closely follows his determination as he takes on this season aiming for a comeback.
Last season, pitcher Togoh experienced his first slump in his professional baseball career, saying, "I couldn't find the answer to what I should do." This season, he's determined to make a comeback. He reviewed his pitching form during his off-season training and went through a lot of trial and error. However, he didn't get the results he wanted, and started the season in the minor leagues.
Despite the hardship, he continued to face his challenges and work diligently to make improvements, believing that "suffering makes you stronger." Under the guidance of coaches such as Yasuo Kubo, who has nurtured many excellent pitchers, he aims for a comeback victory...that's the story.
The program's narration was provided by Matsuya Onoe.
