◆Mynavi All-Star Game 2025 (23rd at Kyocera Dome, 24th at Yokohama)
It was announced on the 1st that Orix catcher Kenya Wakatsuki was selected in the "Pacific League catcher Division" by fan vote for the "Mynavi All-Star Game 2025" (23rd at Kyocera D, 24th at Yokohama). He made his debut in 2023 as a substitute for his teammate Mori, but this is the first time he has been selected by fan vote. "Thank you so much for all the votes," he said in a statement.
In his 12th season, he has a batting average of .238, 3 Home Run, and 15 RBI in 58 games up to this day. He has hit three walk-off runs, including the opening game, and his presence as the key player of the team is shining. "It was amazing (impressive) to be able to receive balls from good pitcher, such as Sasaki (Rouki) last time," he recalled. "I think I'll have many opportunities to receive balls from really good pitcher, so I'd like to learn by receiving balls from various pitchers," he vowed to use the dream stage as a learning opportunity.
Other teammates Miyagi, Tonmiya, Kurebayashi, Ota, and Nishikawa were also selected by fan vote.
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