Rakuten Eagles 's Hikaru Yaotome to throw the ceremonial first pitch at their game against Nippon-Ham on July 5th: "I'm happy to be able to participate in making it exciting" | Pacific League

Rakuten Eagles 's Hikaru Yaotome will throw the ceremonial first pitch at their game against Nippon-Ham on July 5th: "I'm happy to be able to participate in making it exciting."

Baseball King

May 27, 2026 22:54

Hikaru Yaotome will be attending on July 5th.

Rakuten Eagles announced on the 28th that Hikaru Yaotome of Hey! Say! JUMP, who hails from Miyagi Prefecture, will throw the ceremonial first pitch at their game against Nippon-Ham on July 5th.

Yaotome, who will be attending for the fourth consecutive year since 2023, is scheduled to appear not only for the ceremonial first pitch but also on the pre-game stage and during inning.

▼ Hikaru Yaotome

"I'm so happy to be able to participate in cheering on Rakuten Eagles in my hometown again in 2026! It's going to be a hot day, but let's all take care of our health so we can enjoy ourselves to the fullest, and I look forward to seeing you at the stadium!!"