[Seibu Lions] Haruto Yamada is eager to win the Golden Glove Award: "It's cooler to be better defense than others"

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On the 13th, Seibu Lions Haruto Yamada pitcher Yoto Yamada (21) showed a strong desire to win the Golden Glove Award in the future.

He participated in the Patelea Awards 2025 supported by Pro baseball Funsters League held in Tokyo on June 7, and received the "Patelea-like Rookie of the Year Award" for his play in the June 12 Hanshin Tigers game (Belluna D), where he made a sign play from 1-0 to first base bases loaded in the 8th inning, count and got an out from first base runner. Grand Prize. Nevin, who first baseman received his first GG Award this season after throw receiving his first GG Award at this time. Tonozaki, who both attended the event, has also won the award twice. Yamada is also making an effort to improve his defense ability. "I'm not particular about it, but I think it's cooler if I'm defense better than other people," he said. I don't know about other numerical awards, but I'd rather have the Golden Glove Award.

Next season will be his fourth year since graduating from high school. As an honorary ambassador for Patere, Tonosaki is being awarded a special prize called the "TONOSAKI Award." "The YAMADA Award? I haven't thought about it at all, but I'd like to perform well enough to receive it," says the young lion, dreaming of winning. He will definitely one day get his hands on the shining golden glove and the "Honorary Award." (Oonaka Ayami)

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[Seibu Lions] Haruto Yamada is eager to win the Golden Glove Award: "It's cooler to be better defense than others"