During the scrimmage against the third years, Sawamura finds out about Kataoka's resignation. Thinking that Sawamura isn't paying attention to him, the runner's lead on base got bigger but Sawamura unexpectedly made a pick-off throw to first, outing the runner. After all, his own determination is what matters the most." Okumura wants to use Sawamura's No. Is the pitcher pretending to pitch, with one or more runners on base, when he has no intention of doing so an umpire may call a balk. With 2 outs, Sawamura retires Ouno in the 9th inning to closes the game. Back in the fall, we, too, got our butts kicked because of the devil's own guts that boy has." In the seventh and final batter of the seventh, the match between Seido and Yaya Prince is on. 5 comfortably but his control on pitch No. He suggested Miyuki to call for the Numbers inside the zone early so he can contain his pitch count in the first half of the game which should enable him to pitch a complete game. After all of Seidou's batter gets striked out in the top of the seventh some players start to look dire, prompting Sawamura to yell out some words of encouragement. Getting too excited with pitching in the Koshien's environment for the first time, Sawamura tripped on the mound in his first pitch and his face turned red in embarrassment. 20 for the Summer Tournament, and later on No. This pitch doesn't break irregularly while also appears to accelerate due to the lack of height drop and deceleration thanks to the high amount of spin Sawamura put on the ball. The game ends after five innings and Sawamura doesn't get a chance to play. Furuya goes to the mound and asks for the ball, saying that there's no need for two pitchers on the mound. -, "If he didn't have the will to advance forward, he wouldn't have raised his head. Thus, Sawamura does the towel drill and image training the night before the 3rd round match to prepare himself to contribute to the big upcoming match. At full count, Miyuki thought they need a pitch that the opponent has no information on and decided to unseal Sawamura's Splitter. Seidou batters opened up with 2 early runs from Amahisa in order to help ease up Furuya when he pitches. Seidou is eliminated and failed to qualify for the Kantou Tournament. What kind of flower will bloom in the future is up to you." Ichidai has always been my favorite rival team so I have been pumped about this for a while. Here are the rankings, result summaries in the comments, on Sunday we'll be starting the middle blocker popularity poll, can't wait. He then ordered Sawamura to pay more attention to his grips and how they influence the pitch. [40] Asada notes that Sawamura is a pitcher who can throw accurately to the chest every time regardless of how far away he is. Sawamura Eijun | Source: Fandom There have been a lot of changes, with a major one being the ace. Getting riled up from the battle of spirit going on Sawamura pitches a dead ball walking Miyagawa to first base. [23] Sawamura is seen sweating rather excessively and Kawakami wonders if it was because he has been going all out since the beginning. In addition, his throws to bases were erratic since his pitch would break close to the target and would even end up hitting the runner instead. With big help from the fielders, Furuya was able to scrap through the game with minimal loss, losing 2 runs. Episode 52 of Season 3 will air on March 31, 2020. As he approaches the plate, Sawamura looks over Furuya's good throw that he declared to "connect" before the game. Okumura notes after the match that Sawamura threw only 11 pitches in which only 2 were fouls, in other words, there were no wasted pitch thrown per batter. Sawamura has a habit of throwing to check the runner rather excessively before he pitches whenever he sees the lead of the runner is too big. Sawamura continues to practice alone and is surprised when Chris joins him. -, "You can't play baseball by yourself! Miyuki thinks that based on the condition of the game, it should be fine to give up 2-3 runs but Sawamura is determined to prevent their opponent from scoring just a single run, although he starts to feel the pressure of Norikane's batters since it's the 2nd go around. His image on the mound today, was exactly that of an ace. Up next to bat is Sanada, while Raichi goes for a steal and succeeds. Sawamura manages to send Kanemaru and Yui home, due to a Squezze play. He is respectful towards majority of his senior teammates like Chris, Yuuki, Isashiki, and Ryosuke, but he is more familiar towards his roommates Kuramochi, Masuko and Asada, as well as Miyuki. The series has a total of 184 episodes, plus three OVAs. Before he leaves the dugout, Kataoka makes sure that Sawamura is aware of the situation the team is faced with. Sawwa () (by Kanemaru)[2], 2-seam Fastball Coach Kataoka explains that this is the result of the opponent going all out. In fact, that's just that, and the proportion of the total number of players is very small. Sawamura has to form a battery with Takigawa Chris Yuu, while Furuya teams up with Miyuki. However, before the SF match with Ichidaisan, Sawamura was trying to come up with a way to force the very disciplined Sankou's lineup to swing for the pitches they wouldn't want to and beat them in the zone. Despite this, Sawamura appears unfazed. So he tells Sawamura to let the team handle the rest. Is Diamond no Ace worth watching? Ochiai originally thought that - because each pitcher is differently skilled with their hand and fingers - Sawamura may be limited to only throw a changeup, an off-pace pitch, instead of conventional breaking pitches. When Nanamori's fourth batter, Goda, is up, Miyuki wants to ask for inside pitches but decides to play it safe and calls for an outside. It is a summary of the story. What sport is Diamond no Ace? During Furuya's pitching debut[14] Sawamura gets angry and tells Chris that he'll never become a soulless player like him. This gives Sawamura a notable advantage against right-handed batters, which is the more common type of player in baseball compared to left-handers. He gets through the 2nd inning without losing any runs. Shirakawa is at bat next and battles it out with Sawamura, who starts to pitch harder. He has dark brown hair with brown eyes that sometimes appear golden during intense moments. The first season aired in 2013; the second season aired in 2015, and the third season aired in 2019. She also reveals that there's one thing she has always wanted to do: to support the players who are working their hardest to reach their goal. The keystone combo has their pitcher's back once more with Kuramochi sending the ball to Haruichi who sends it to first base getting the teams third out and closing the inning. Sawamura is allowed to play the whole game and at the bottom of the eighth after a combo play from Haruichi and Kuramochi, and three strike outs, Seidou wins and move on to the semifinals. Sawamura then puts Seidou in the quarter finals by closing out the game on the top of the 5th inning. However, she has been shown to have feelings for him after he left for Seidou. But isn't taking down the batter in front of you the sole duty of a pitcher?! Ochiai observes Sawamura before their game against Teito and asks if he wants to switch to sidearm pitching, thus suggesting becoming a practice pitcher for the team. He was then switched out with Kawakami, who closed the game. The team reports Sawamura's performance to Miyuki in the evening, complimenting him for a fine game. A sinking moving fastball thrown with a 2-seam grip or by grapping the ball with 5 fingers. Since the Winter training camp, Sawamura started to make contact with the ball while using the bunting stance and bragged about overcoming his weakness. Kawakami takes over and tells him that his feelings reached everyone and asks him if he can let them handle the rest. Ace of Diamondis an animeseries based on the mangaby Yuji Terajimaserialized in Weekly Shnen Magazine. During the top of the tenth, Kawakami is sent to the mound replacing Sawamura. As he gains experience through time, and due to the fact that he has been subbed into many difficult situations as a relief pitcher, Sawamura has learned how to maintain consistent focus and has become very capable of handling critical situations. After the match, Sawamura finally sees his old Junior High team again who came to cheer for him. -, "This guy is a great deal more dangerous than we pegged him to be." Kataoka tells Kanemaru to have Sawamura ice his shoulder properly. Sawamura is a lean-built teenager of average height. 18 at the start of the Fall Tournament. Sawamura tested out a new revised Splitter grip and by having one finger on the seam and one off the seam instead of staying away from the seams completely like a normal Splitter grip, he was able to get behind the ball more and transfer more force into it, giving it more velocity and the pithch also has both the sinking action of a Splitter as well has a tailing action of a 2-seamer/sinker and is akin to a hybrid pitch between the two. Seidou's batting line up continued to connect successfully throughout the game and Houdai Ichi was taken down in a called game by the 7th inning. After facing some difficulties, Sawamura's teammates try to loosen him up by telling him that they are starting to acknowledge his abilities Sawamura is flattered. Urabe was batting 5th and was retired by Sawamura along with the other cleanups. At times, hefills in as Sawamura's grandfather Eitoku, becoming Eijun's on-campus reality check when it comes to helping him put his feelings in perspective. Weekly Shnen Magazine has serialized it from 2006 to 2015. Miyuki is good at exploiting Sawamura's potential, giving out aggressive calls that draw out the pitcher's instinct and fighting spirit; on the other hand, Sawamura is able to fearlessly respond to such calls and throw pitches that exceed expectations. On top of the sixth, Furuya faces some difficulties and while Miyuki thinks of what he can do to fix it, Kataoka calls for a pitcher substitution and sends in Sawamura. Sawamura too wonders about that. Sawamura has developed his cutter into what is referred to as the "Revised Cutter" by his 2nd year. I really like how. 20 for the Summer Tournament, and later on No. She says that she really likes people who are as "stupid" as him. 7 and beyond is still unstable. I'm going to make him acknowledge me. Ace of Diamond has aired three seasons so far. Palmball, Sawamura Eijun is the protagonist of the series. At the top of the 4th inning after throwing 4 balls Sawamura gets switched. Sawamura's Splitter has been relatively unstable, being on and off at times and rarely sees much usage within a game compare to the remaining pitches. Kawakami has said that it's probably because he's not afraid of the pitch that he's so good at it. He won't let you leave even one grain of rice in your bowl, for he is a supervisor from hell." He is also surprisingly level-headed in critical situations, but can also be swayed negatively, causing his performance to drop. So on top of the 2nd inning Sawamura stands on the pitching mound with the determination to live up to the expectations including those of his teammates on the bench. Failing the challenge, Sawamura was not allowed to participate in practice as promised. Bottom on the 8th, we've got a little comment from Amahisa on the heat wich is nothing to laugh at especially since the glares coming from Seidou's dug out make it make it feel like it's a few degrees hotter. At the bottom of the 7th inning, Sawamura comes to relief Kawakami and going with Miyuki's suggestions, the battery opted to use only straight fastball pitches. Sawamura closes out the top of the 2nd inning cleanly with 3 ups and 3 downs. Rei and Chris observe them. -, "If he is able to improve his control, he would become an impressive pitcher." Sawamura admits feeling overwhelmed by the cheering audience, but both he and Miyuki get excited to silence the crowd. Because even though he got laughed at, he stated his goal confidently in front of everyone. On top of the 5th inning however, Sawamura's pitching started to destabilize as some of the higher Number pitches were still unstable and he ended up walking and hitting 2 batters. [47] This pitch is thrown with an alternated cutter's grip and the Cross-step technique which Sawamura used to throw the cutter. During the 3rd inning, Sawamura utilizes a variety of pick-off timing to pin down the runner and minimize Hakuryu's mobility advantage; and also managed to retire Mima on his 2nd at bat. [44] Before the Final match with Inashiro, Sawamura became consciously aware his pitch lacks power, thus he has to learn a breaking pitch to limit outfield hits. After asking the coach to let him pitch during the ninth, Kataoka decides to send Furuya instead. Sawamura believes that unless he's able to do so, no matter how much time's passed, he won't be recognized. Back at Seidou, Sawamura practices with the net, while Furuya is running nearby. Rei says they'll need Furuya to win the Summer, calling him the "ace" until Tanba's return, shocking Sawamura. The first years start to get lively again and the one who created this mood is undoubtedly Sawamura. The next dispute follows immediately and Sawamura claims that he came to Seidou to be the ace. Sawamura specializes in throwing idiosyncratic pitches or commonly known to Western fans as "breaking fastball pitches". Diamond no Ace is a fantastic anime with a very accurate portrayal of baseball. Sawamura asks Kataoka to let him pitch at the fifth inning but Kataoka declines, telling Sawamura that assessing the situation and warming up are important functions of a reliever, shocking Sawamura. Miyuki goes to Sawamura reminding him that his teammates are there for him. All together, Ace of Diamond has had 174 episodes across its three seasons. Sawamura's tense but after some difficulties, they manage to pull of a double play. He Who Is Called "Ace" ( Japanese: "" "su" to Yobareru Hito) is the eighth episode of the Haiky!! One day before the opening ceremony of the 89th Tokyo Tournament the long, awaited handing over of the Jersey numbers takes place. His crossfire pitches (from left batter's box pitching into a right hander's low inside corner) also look more deceptive and effective. Chris tells him that if Sawamura can't pitch to the inside then he doesn't have to, but encourages him to learn throwing low and away instead. 3 hits, 2 walk and dead balls, 7 strike outs and 0 lost run.[20]. However, Furuya is again selected the starting pitcher and despite losing 2 early runs, was able to bring out his best pitching to date in a pitcher duel against Hongou where both went toe to toe with each other while racking up strike outs. Bakamura (by teammates) Top of the 4th, the second hole of Ichidai, Mori is quickly cornered with a 1-2 count, pops the ball which is then caught by Haruichi. Sawamura's showing that off again and impresses the coach. [35] Sawamura's pitching form makes it difficult for batters to correctly time their swing while it also makes his pitch seem deceptively faster than it actually is. Tachi tells Sawamura, Haruichi and Furuya that watching them play reminded him of his old days, then tells them to work hard. Ouya starts to play mind games on Sawamura, first making him commit a balk[18] followed by a RBI. When Sawamura takes the mound he only throws to the outside, displeasing Ochiai who again watches from the stands. And with 52 episodes, it ended on 31 March 2020. . Answer (1 of 3): As of right now in the anime is Sawamura. The Seidou team members prepare for the tournament ahead. Miyuki uses him as a decoy, but both get punished by Coach Kataoka along with Sawamura's roommates Kuramochi Youichi and Masuko Tooru. Kawakami and Yui battery comes in to relief and despite ceding 1 run, they closed out the game for a win. In the bottom of the inning, after Masashi and Kanemaru didn't get on base, Sawamura gets riled up for his at bat and - although he makes an unnecessarily dangerous base run whilst sliding to first - also gets retired. After honing his pitches with Miyuki throughout the off-season, Sawamura's 2-seam fastball now has a visibly similar breaking movement to that of a shuuto, as noted by Miyuki, and is now a part of Sawamura's arsenal. But when she witnesses a quarrel between Sawamura and a teacher during class, Haruno is inspired by him. He performs stable until he faces Inui Kengo on the top of the eight. Although it was never noted that he was a good bunter. "We'll get back to this," she assured him, getting up and heading to the hallway to pick up the phone. [36] This prompts Ochiai to have to re-evaluate Sawamura's value as a pitcher. Later on, Wakana confesses that she wanted to watch Sawamura on his great development as a pitcher more closely. 18 at the start of the Fall Tournament. The anime follows the manga, so it makes no difference if you read it or watch it. Circle Changeup Sawamura is the starting and only pitcher of the match. [8] Understanding that he is viewed as a lesser pitcher than Furuya from his peers' perspective, Sawamura is always actively seeking new ways and information to improve himself so that he can one day be acknowledged by the team. Because of Eijun's stupidity and inexperience, Chris tells Sawamura that he won't be able to be the ace in the future. Bitter than pain and grief. On the third round of the tournament, Seidou faces Puplic Murata East High School. 6. Sawamura started off by retiring the lead-off batter; however, the 2nd batter got on base due to Sawamura's slip-up on the Changeup. Sawamura throws the ball to Kuramochi, who throws to Maezono. He was very bad at batting and was almost hit-less during the first year of his high school career. Once again the batter have problems figuring out Sawamura's pitching form and can't get the timing right. Sawamura understands the message and starts pitching to Miyuki's mitt. Batting in the 6th inning, Sawamura hits a Double from Amahisa much to the surprise of his peers. He was surprised when Sawamura achieved this within one week with the help of Coach Kataoka. Sawamura's stats for the day was 110 pitches over 9 innings, 9 hits, 1 walk, 6 strike-outs and 1 lost run.[21]. The coach realizes that Chris is probably the only catcher who can play alongside Sawamura right now. Sawamura's strengths are his infallible spirit, bunting, infield defense, and his idiosyncratic pitches. An anime adaptation of Ace of Diamond Act IIhas been announced, and it premiered on April 2, 2019. After some difficulties Miyuki calls for a time-out but Eijun turns it down, explaining that they play baseball and allowing hits is normal.
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