◆ Pacific League Orix Buffaloes: Orix vs. Lotte (5th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes announced that he has registered his developmental Ryuku Miyakuni pitcher under his control. number is 65 years old, with an estimated annual salary of 5 million yen. Following Giho, who was registered under the main roster on April 29, this is the second player this season. The maximum of 70 registered players has been reduced to 67, excluding Kenny Ishikawa pitcher (University of Georgia), the 6th pick in the 2025 Draft, who is scheduled to decide his career path while waiting for the MLB Draft scheduled for mid-July.

Miyakuni joined the team in 2023 as the third pick in the developmental draft from Toho High School, and in his third professional season this year, he has appeared in seven games in the farm league. He has recorded four wins (one loss), tied for the most in the Western Division as a starter, and has continued to impress, allowing only one runs in a total of seven inning in his last two games. He joined the first team practice from today and adjusted his condition with catch practice and other drills.

The team currently leading the league had an ERA of 3.77, ranking fifth in the league before the game. With ace pitchers Miyagi and Yamashita sidelined due to injury, strengthening the starting rotation was essential. Miyakuni, whose strength lies in his powerful fastball that reaches a maximum speed of 154 km/h, could be a savior. The team decided to add young talent in May.

◆Riku Miyaguni: Born August 7, 2005, in Ginowan City, Okinawa. Age 20. Started playing baseball in Ginowan Elementary School with the "Ginowan Baseball Kids" and played for the "Ginowan Ponies" in Ginowan Junior High School. Participated in Koshien tournament in the spring of his third year at Toho High School in Aichi Prefecture in 2023. Joined Orix Buffaloes in the fall of the same year as the third pick in the developmental draft. 176 cm, 86 kg. Right-handed pitcher and batter. Estimated annual salary: 3 million yen.