◆ Nine commentators predict success! The reason why Igarashi said, "I think we'll do our best next year and beyond"

Pacific League short stop Rakuten Eagles Rui Muneyama On the 16th broadcast of Fuji TV One's "Pro baseball News Year-End Grand Review SP," the focus was on the success of this season and the leap forward for the next season.

Yosuke Hiraishi commented on Muneyama's performance this season, saying, "It's hard to say definitively about Best Nine selections because it depends on the other players involved, but I think he really did a great job. However, he was often left out of starting line-up in the latter half of the season, which was a bit of a shame. He wasn't injured, and his hitting wasn't particularly bad either. I wish he could have overcome that, but overall I think he did well."

Regarding his performance next season, all nine commentators predicted he would surpass this season's performance. Ryota Igarashi commented, "This year, when he wasn't playing well, he clearly understood why, his ability to make adjustments, and what is necessary to succeed as a professional. Players like that will continue to improve. He has the ability to begin with, and with that kind of mindset, I think he will adapt well and perform well in the years to come." Chikao Ikeda expressed his expectations, saying, "He beat out Itsuki Murabayashi, who played shortstop last season, and despite being a first-round draft pick, he played for a year under a lot of pressure. There were some games towards the end where he couldn't play, so I think that frustration will help him grow even more."

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2025"