[Orix] Yoshihisa Hirano makes his coaching debut immediately after joining the first team!? "I was told to go," he said, taking to mound in the Red vs. White game. The legend will take on a dual role from next season.

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2025.10.9(木) 05:00

4回、交代でマウンドに向かう山崎颯一郎にボールを手渡す平野佳寿 (カメラ・馬場 秀則)

Orix Yoshihisa Hirano pitcher (41) joined the 1st team on April 8 for the first time since April 10, and made his "coach debut"! He participated in the whole practice held at Kyocera D from 10:00 a.m. In the red-and-white game, he went to when he took over at first base with one out in the fourth inning. I was told to go, so I did. I felt strange, but...". Like a coach, he handed the ball to Yamazaki, surprising the 4,600 fans. mound pitcher pitcher

He will also be taking on the role of coach from next season. "I went on my own initiative, as long as it made the fans happy (laughs)," said manager Kishida, who is also a close friend from his playing days, who played a part in providing fan service. "Having a big brother like him back may give pitcher a sense of security," he said, appearing to have already experienced the effect of him as a moral pillar.

The right-handed pitcher, who became the first Orix player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, exuded a sense of responsibility, saying, "I've been signed as a player this year, so I'll just do my best. I want to be a force that helps the team win." He will also accompany the team to the first stage of the CS (Ace Contest) against Nippon-Ham starting on the 11th. The presence of a legend is exceptional. (Osada Toru)

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[Orix] Yoshihisa Hirano makes his coaching debut immediately after joining the first team!? "I was told to go," he said, taking to mound in the Red vs. White game. The legend will take on a dual role from next season.