The results of the player vote for the "Mynavi All-Star Game 2025" (23rd at Kyocera D, 24th at Yokohama) were announced on the 3rd, with Rakuten infielder Rui Rui Muneyama (22) and Seibu outfielder Seiya Watanabe (22), who was also selected by fan vote, on the list. The manager selections will be announced on the 7th, and all players will be announced on the 16th, when the results of the "plus one vote" to select the last player for the Central and Pacific Leagues will be announced.
The normally modest Rakuten, Muneta, is a bold "predicted home run" on the big stage. He was the first player to be selected by the team's player vote since Asamura in 2022, and he said enthusiastically, "It was one of my goals to play in my first year. I'm hoping to play without having to aim for anything during the season," and continued, "I guess I'll aim for home run. I'm not the type to aim for a hit, but I'd be happy to hit one since I'm here." The man whose usual catchphrases are "not yet" and "more, more," is fully determined.
He has hit two Home Run so far this season. Both hits were to the right field. His first professional home run, which he hit against Softbank (Mizuho PayPay) on April 16th, was the first among the rookies from the 12 teams. He is also aiming to be the first rookie to hit the home run at the All-Star game. He was excited about his "teamwork" with Seibu 's Watanabe Satoshi, his classmate and rival at Koryo, saying, "It's not often that you get to play on the same team in this world, so I'm looking forward to it."
Muneyama is the first rookie to be selected solely by player vote. "I'm happy to receive votes not only from my team, but also from other teams," said Muneyama, expressing his gratitude. He delivered a well-aimed shot into the summer night sky, adding a touch of glamour to the festival. (Hiroki Ariyoshi)
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