◆ Securing a regular position! Iwamoto says, "His batting looks like he's grasped the knack for Home Run."

Rakuten Eagles 's Ryuya Taira hit his team-leading fifth Home Run of the season in a game against Softbank Hawks on the 17th.

Taira is making a strong case for securing a regular position. On the Fuji TV ONE program "Pro baseball News 2026" aired on the 17th, MC Tsutomu Iwamoto commented, "His hits have been flying well since the last game against Nippon-Ham. It looks like he's figured out the trick to hitting Home Run." Commentator Takahiro Saeki analyzed his batting style, saying, "His bat looks really long, and he seems to be using it like a whip. He's using a closed stance, which is rare these days, and he's stepping straight forward without taking an in-step. That's why it feels like he's able to use the bat well while keeping his gaze constant."

Furthermore, when Iwamoto commented, "His bat head is really powerful," Saeki praised him, saying, "It's powerful, it's wonderful." Finally, Iwamoto exclaimed in admiration, "He's become a home run hitter!"

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"