List of Big Windup! episodes

Assisted by his new teammates (and especially the catcher, Takaya Abe), he grows in stature, confidence and skill, helping his team excel with his own abilities.

[3] A second season, Natsu no Taikai-hen (〜夏の大会編〜, "Summer Tournament Chapter"), aired for 13 episodes from April 2 to June 25, 2010.

[10][11] Lance Heiskell, marketing director of Funimation, announced in January 2010 that the company had no plans to release the second season.

The episode begins with catching practice among the players of Nishiura, where through Sakaeguchi's speculations, the reason for Mihashi's obsession with the pitcher's mound is revealed!

Just before the game begins, with Sakitama having chosen offense, Momoe tells Hanai that he can be the hero today, a statement which slightly throws him off.

While during offence Abe steals a base as catcher Daichi Sakura misinterprets a sacrificial bunt and Mihashi shows his conviction to help with the called game by trying to hit the ball!