Ryusei Ogawa shows batting growth with Chiba Lotte Marines

Chiba Lotte Marines player Ryusei Ogawa is showing significant development in his batting performance this season. Following the All-Star break, Ogawa has seen an increase in extra-base hits, recording two home runs, five doubles, and three triples in 28 games, compared to zero home runs prior to the break.

Ogawa attributes this improvement to a change in his batting form, moving from a no-step approach to a more dynamic style that utilizes leg movement and momentum to generate power. He also noted a high batting average on early counts, specifically hitting .354 with zero balls and zero strikes, and .423 with one ball and zero strikes.

While his walk rate has decreased as he focuses more on aggressive hitting rather than just fouling off pitches to stay alive, Ogawa remains committed to his growth. He stated that he is not satisfied with his current progress and aims to continue evolving in the coming years.