The Persol Pacific League TV official YouTube channel has released "[Ho!] 'Certainty Walks and Bat Flips 2026' announcing elegant and spectacular arches, supported by Hochiki Corporation." This video compiles scenes from home runs hit during the 2026 Persol Pacific League regular season, focusing on moments where batters began walking in certainty of a home run or the instant they flipped their bats. We introduce the highlights here.

The competition between young sluggers and the dignified bat flips of foreign players are a must-see.

First, let's focus on the young sluggers. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Yuki Nomura, who threw a career-high 17 Home Run this season, is a great fit for bat throwing. The scene where ES CON FIELD hits the top of the bar (April 2) and lets go of the bat while roaring after watching a long-hanging arch (July 8) really shows Nomura's passionate heart.

I would also like to mention players Orix Buffaloes and Ryo Ota as those who stand out with their 'confident walking.' Especially on the July 31st one, at the moment of hitting, he turned toward his teammate and raised his right fist with confidence. The so-called 'doya gai' (confident walk) technique is only allowed for those who hit the home run, which is a real example.

The video also captures the confident walk of Chiba Lotte Marines Koki Yamaguchi, who has made rapid progress this season. In addition to the home run he hit at Zozo Marine Stadium on August 21, his powerful home run at Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi, which he was especially skilled at as an away player, will also appear (May 23 and June 30).

When it comes to powerful home runs, you can't miss a single home run from a powerful foreign player. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Reyes, who hit 32 Home Run for the second consecutive year, has delivered many 'confidence homers' this season as well. Among them, the single on September 4 is full of the presence of a main slugger from carefully watching the ball to throwing the bat.

In his first year in Japan, Tohoku Rakuten Eagles McCuscar gradually adapted to the Japanese baseball and recorded a team-high 24 Home Run. His massive home run from the 203 cm big man, including a massive home run (July 10) that made opponents pitcher crouch down in surprise, was a powerful hit.

​An-Ko Lin, who played as a new addition to the Saitama Seibu Lions, performed the 'Confidence Walk' on August 28. Seeing Mitsunari Takahashi pitcher raise both hands in joy, confident in home run in front of the third-base bench, is also a must-see.

The video also features moments of Kensuke Kondo, Ryoya Kurihara, and Yuki Yanagita players who pulled the Fukuoka Softbank lineup to the top with their bold 'confidence,' as well as the glamorous first home runs of the season by Hokkaido Nippon-Ham and Haruki Nishikawa. The season has ended, and it's the season when we miss baseball. Why not look back on this season's Pacific League with this video?