“Good thing Samsung replaced Miyaji”: ERA falls from 32.40 to five straight scoreless games as Miyamori becomes a key reliever

Satoshi Miyamori has gone from a struggling foreign pitcher to a potential member of Samsung Lions’ high-leverage relief corps. After posting an ERA of 32.40, he has now delivered five consecutive scoreless appearances.

The turnaround has changed expectations around the Japanese pitcher. Rather than heading to the minor leagues, Miyamori has emerged as a candidate for an important role in Samsung’s bullpen. The source describes him as having changed from an “ugly duckling” into a swan.

Samsung released its Asia-quota pitcher Yura Miyaji in early August and signed Miyamori as the new Asia-quota player. Miyamori played for Rakuten from 2022 through 2025, appearing in 69 first-team games and recording two wins, three losses, 10 holds, one save and a 5.10 ERA.

His recent run has prompted expectations that he can contribute in crucial situations. Miyamori said he appeared to have finished adapting, reinforcing the sense that his early difficulties may have passed.

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I think I have finished adapting.