The 55th Mitsui Golden Glove Awards were announced on the 11th, and from the Seibu Lions, pitcher Kaima Taira won for the first time in the Pacific League pitcher category, while infielder Tyler Nevin won for the second consecutive year in the first baseman category.

This is the first time in nine years that a pitcher from the team has won the award since Yusei Kikuchi in 2017, and for a right-handed pitcher, it is the first time in 16 years since Hideaki Wakui in 2010. Additionally, he became the second foreign player in the team's history to win the award for two consecutive years, a feat not achieved in 34 years since pitcher Kuo Tai-yuan in 1991 and 1992.

Comments from both players are as follows:

[Kaima Taira]

I am extremely honored to receive the Mitsui Golden Glove Award. I am happy that my defense, which I have valued as much as my pitching, has been recognized. I believe that a pitcher is also the 'ninth fielder,' so I always try to anticipate the next play and ensure that I handle bunts and cover bases reliably. To all the fans who always support me, thank you very much. I want to continue valuing every single play and remain a pitcher who can contribute to a win through both pitching and defense.

Tyler Nevin

I am truly honored to receive such a wonderful award for the second year in a row. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who voted for me and to all the fans who supported me throughout the season. I will continue to play my hardest to live up to this award.