# Shota Suzuki relief pitcher title

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/shota-suzuki-relief-pitcher-title
> Updated: 2026-10-17T15:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Chiba Lotte Marines pitcher Shota Suzuki secured his first professional individual title as the best relief pitcher in the Pacific League. 

During his sixth professional season, Suzuki primarily pitched the eighth inning in winning games. He reached a season-high of 30 hold points following a strong performance in late August and September. 

Suzuki officially clinched the title on October 2 during a game against the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. By pitching one scoreless inning and recording two strikeouts, he reached 39 hold points, mathematically surpassing second-place Yuki Matsumoto. Suzuki expressed gratitude for the achievement and stated a desire to win a league championship in the future.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Shota Suzuki wins first career relief pitcher title

Chiba Lotte Marines pitcher Shota Suzuki has earned his first professional individual title as the best relief pitcher after a season of consistent performance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shota-suzuki-wins-first-career-relief-pitcher-title

### 2026-10-02: Shota Suzuki secures first career best relief pitcher title

Chiba Lotte Marines pitcher Shota Suzuki has secured his first career title as the Pacific League's best relief pitcher after reaching 39 hold points.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shota-suzuki-secures-first-career-best-relief-pitcher-title

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