Nippon-Ham announced on the 7th that ski jumper Sara Takanashi will throw out first baseman pitch at their game against Softbank Hawks on the 12th (at Escon Stadium).

Takanashi hails from Kamikawa Town, Hokkaido. She has competed at the highest level on the world stage for many years, and won a bronze medal in the mixed team event at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

When he returned to Japan on March 31 after completing all of his season's games, he stated that he would continue playing professionally.