Big Windup!

Big Windup! is a baseball manga series that received an anime adaptation which aired for two seasons from 2007 to 2010.

The story follows Ren Mihashi, a high school student who was previously the ace pitcher of his middle school's baseball team. However, many of his teammates felt that he only got the position because his grandfather owned the school, resulting in them hating him and always losing games, leading to Ren feel guilty and causing him to graduate with low self-esteem. Ren transfers to Nishiura High School with plans to quit baseball but he winds up on their team and founds himself assisted by his new friends as he grows in confidence and skill.

Episode 9
A flashback shows Haruna acknowledging Takaya's efforts after noticing his bruised body.

Episode 10
Ren starts taking his shirt off before stopping to talk to Azusa.

Episode 15
Ren takes his shirt off after sweating a lot.

Episode 19
Junta changes his shirt.

Episode 25
Takaya receives a message from Haruna while changing his clothes.

Episode 26
Haruna takes his shirt off.

Episode 2
Fumiki cools off.

Episode 6
Ren and Takaya change into their baseball uniforms.