arsenal of
ヤンキース田中将大投手が現地時間２日にフリー打撃に初登板しました。そこで主力選手５人の打撃投手となり、順調な仕上がりを披露しました。
“a potential hit”で“ヒット性の当たり”と表現することにもおもしろ味を感じましたが、今回は“a full arsenal of pitches”をとりあげます。辞書をみてみると、「兵器 [軍事品]の蓄え、在庫」とありました。（『Wisdom英和辞典第３版』三省堂）
しかし、ここでは“arsenal”をピッチャーの“球種”に置き換えています。つまり、"a full arsenal of pitches"で「全球種」ということになります。少し違和感がありますが、田中投手の投げる球なら“兵器”といっても問題はないかなと思いました。（野球小僧）
TAMPA, FLORIDA – New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka faced hitters for the first time in spring training Monday, testing out a full arsenal of pitches as he tries to regain his feeling for playing in the big leagues.
The $155 million starting pitcher, in his second season in the majors after his rookie year was cut short due to a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, threw five pitches apiece to five batters.
“My control was definitely there. It was a good first step,” said Tanaka, who faced two left-handed hitters and three righties.
Understandably, Tanaka’s progress is being intently scrutinized. The Japanese ace opted against surgery although he was sidelined for more than two months last year. He returned to pitch in two games at the end of the season to mixed reviews but still finished the year leading the team with 13 wins.
Of six pitches swung at, only one was a potential hit.
