Tochiya's Australian initiation was a challenge with a high ERA something that could have set the tone for a difficult season.

He bounced back, however, with two wins in relief including the away scalp of Perth, with limited game time on the time.

2018/19 ABL season

Games: 9
Record: 2-0
Innings: 8
ERA: 11.25
Strikeouts: 9
Runs: 12

The highlight                                         

In one of Adelaide's best games, Tochiya worked through the middle innings in a 4-2 away win over Perth, allowing only three hits and two runs, throwing three strikeouts.  

What's next?

Tochiya returns for action with Honda Sayama alongside Bite teammate Yoshihiro Tamura. Sayama are a part of the Japan Amateur Baseball Association, and most recently won the Intercity Baseball Tournament in 2009, JABA's premiere tournament.