On the 22nd, Rakuten Eagles announced that Takahiro Norimoto has donated 2,800,000 yen to Chance for Children, a public interest incorporated association, for the 2025 season. This is the seventh consecutive season since the 2019 season that he has made this donation.

▼ Summary of Takahiro Norimoto Norimoto's donation to Chance for Children

Donation recipient: Chance for Children, a public interest incorporated association

■ Donation details: 2,800,000 yen (for the 2025 season)

*50,000 yen per appearance x 56 appearances

[Reference] Takahiro Norimoto donations to Chance for Children

2019 season: 1,400,000 yen, 2020 season: 1,090,000 yen, 2021 season: 1,480,000 yen, 2022 season: 1,250,000 yen, 2023 season: 1,550,000 yen, 2024 season: 2,700,000 yen

*For the 2019 season only, 1,400,000 yen was donated in honor of number "14."

*From the 2020 to 2023 seasons, 10,000 yen will be donated per inning (including postseason).

*Starting from the 2024 season, 50,000 yen will be donated for each pitching appearance (including postseason).

▼ Takahiro Norimoto

"My own childhood experiences have inspired me to make this donation again, with the desire to create opportunities for children to be able to challenge themselves equally in the pursuit of what they want to do. This season, I had some disappointing experiences both as a team and as an individual, but being able to pitch in 56 games, more than last year, makes me feel like I was able to help the team in some small way throughout the year. However, I'm not entirely satisfied with my results. I'm still undecided about next season, but no matter what team I'm on, I want to keep swinging my arm with all my heart in the role I'm given."