The 55th Mitsui Golden Glove Awards were announced, with one player selected from Rakuten Eagles and Fukuoka Softbank, two each from Seibu Lions and Chiba Lotte Marines, and three from Orix Buffaloes. The winning players for each Pacific League position and their comments are as follows.

※Number of games indicates the number of appearances at each defense position.

pitcher: Kaima Taira (Saitama Seibu Lions)

23 games 8 putouts 14 assists 0 errors 0 double plays defense rate 1.000

In the pitcher category, pitcher Kaima Taira won for the first time. This season, he achieved a career-high 12 wins and was honored with the ERA Leader award. With zero errors in 22 defensive opportunities, his stable defense also supported his own pitching.

▼Pitcher Taira's Comment▼
"I am very 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 '9th 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 to value every single play and be a pitcher who can contribute to the win through both pitching and defense."

catcher: Kenya Wakatsuki (Orix The Buffaloes)

112 games 709 putouts 88 assists 4 errors 6 double plays 1 passed ball defense percentage .995

　Kenya Wakatsuki won the award for the third time and for the second consecutive year. This season, he caught in 112 games, supporting a pitcher staff that suffered a series of absences due to injuries and surgeries.

▼Kenya Wakatsuki Comment▼
"I honestly did not expect to be selected again this year, so I am frankly surprised and filled with a sense of honor. I want to grow in all aspects and contribute to the team's win so that I can be seen as a player worthy of such a prestigious award."

first baseman: Nevin (Saitama Seibu Lions)

83 games 772 putouts 59 assists 6 errors 73 double plays defense percentage .993

Nevin, who has won the award for the second consecutive year since his first year in Japan. His coordination was outstanding, including a pick-off play during the interleague games, and he contributed to both offense and defense again this season.

▼Comment from Nevin▼
"I am truly honored to receive such a wonderful award for the second year in a row. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who voted for me and to the fans who supported me throughout the season. I will continue to play my heart out so that I can live up to this award."

second baseman: Ryusei Ogawa (Chiba Lotte Marines)

127 games 268 putouts 355 assists 4 errors 70 double play fielding percentage .994

​Ryusei Ogawa, who reached the required number of plate appearances for the first time in a career-high 140 games, won the award for the first time. In addition to second baseman, he also played 23 games as a short stop, demonstrating high defense with only 4 errors across two positions.

▼Ryusei Ogawa Comment▼
"Thank you very much for selecting me for the Mitsui Golden Glove Award. This is an award I have wanted to win since I joined the team and it has been a goal of mine, so I am glad that I was able to play through the full year and receive it this year. I will continue to work hard with this award as my goal."

third baseman: Yuma Mune (Orix Buffaloes The Buffaloes)

133 games 84 putouts 207 assists 7 errors 14 double plays defense rate .977

　Yuma Mune won the award for the fourth time in three years. This season, he recorded a league-leading defense rate of .977, and also showed his presence in batting by reaching double-digit Home Runs for the first time in his career.

▼Mune's Comment▼
"I am honored to be selected for the first time in several years. Since I have been chosen for such a prestigious award, I want to continue to improve my level so that I do not bring shame to that name."

short stop: Kotaro Kobayashi (Orix The Buffaloes)

136 games 203 putouts 345 assists 5 errors 79 double plays defense percentage .991

​Kotaro Kobayashi, who won the award for the second time in two consecutive years, appeared in 136 games, tying his career high. Since securing his regular spot, his defense has also improved, recording a season-low 5 errors and boasting the highest defense percentage among short stops in the league.

▼Kotaro Kobayashi Comment▼
"This is an award I have long admired, so I am truly happy to have been selected for two consecutive years. I will continue to value my daily efforts and strive to become a player who can be chosen for this award many times in the future."

outfielder: Ukyo Shuto (Fukuoka Softbank Hawks)

125 games 316 putouts 4 assists 0 errors 1 double play defense percentage 1.000

　Ukyo Shuto won the award for the third consecutive year and the third time overall. This season, he appeared in a career-high 127 games and recorded a strong batting average of .275. He also won his fifth stolen base title and fourth in a row, contributing to the team's third consecutive championship with his signature speed.

▼Ukyo Shuto Comment▼
"No matter how many times I receive this award, I am truly happy. Personally, I place great importance on contributing to the team through my defense as well, so I am very honored that my play has been recognized in this way. I want to continue to value every single play and pursue defense that leads to team wins. To ensure I can show play worthy of this award next season as well, I want to prepare thoroughly during the off-season and level up even further."

outfielder: Ryosuke Tatsumi (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles)

134 games, 304 putouts, 6 assists, 2 errors, 1 double play, .994 defense percentage.

​Ryosuke Tatsumi who received the award for the sixth consecutive year, played center fielder this season with his consistently wide defense range. He also showed improvement at the plate, recording a career-high 15 Home Run. He led the team as a key player.

▼Comment from Tatsumi▼
"I am deeply honored to have been selected for the sixth consecutive year. I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who supported me this season. I hope to continue to be a player who can contribute to the team and baseball world. Thank you for your continued support."

outfielder: Kyota Fujiwara (Chiba Lotte Marines)

108 games 216 putouts 7 assists 0 errors 1 double play defense rate 1.000

Playing in a career-high 108 games and active in both offense and defense, Kyota Fujiwara won the award for the first time. In addition to his wide range of defense utilizing his speed, he recorded 7 assists, tying for the league lead.

▼Fujiwara Comment▼
"Thank you very much for selecting me for the Mitsui Golden Glove Award. When I heard about the award, I was surprised because I didn't think I would be chosen. It is an award I have always wanted to win at least once, so I am truly happy to be selected like this. I will do my best to be selected again next year."