Goro is officially made the closer for the Bats, meaning he could potentially pitch everyday. During his first save opportunity he strikes out the side and gets the win. Meanwhile back in Japan Toshi appears to have been working out. He is fielding defense with more precision than ever, and the ball is flying further. Still, Yatanabe doesn't wish to give up the catcher's position. The two are tried and tested through the exhibition season, but it isn't until they start the first regular season game that Toshi learns how much he truly needs to grow to succeed in Japanese Professional Baseball.
일본 프로야구 도쿄 워리어즈의 1위로 지명된 거물 신인 사토 토시야.
하지만 토시야 본인은 기라성 같은 선배들 사이에서 기가 죽어 위축된 상태였다.
시범경기 시즌을 앞두고 진행된 홍백전에서 팀 마스크를 쓰게 된 토시야는 과연?
