[Nippon-Ham] first baseman Hideyuki Nakayama appears on the pitch, brilliantly no-bounce pitch against a Kotaro Kiyomiya with whom he has connections. "I feel a bit relieved that Kotaro stood up"

[Nippon-Ham] first baseman Hideyuki Nakayama appears on the pitch, brilliantly no-bounce pitch against a Kotaro Kiyomiya he has a connection to: "Kotaro stood up, so I felt a bit relieved."

Sports Hochi

May 29, 2026 18:05

Hideyuki Nakayama delivered first baseman pitch (Photo by Ryota Miyazaki)

◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026: Nippon-Ham vs. Yomiuri The Giants (29th, ES CON FIELD)

first baseman Hideyuki Nakayama took the stage to throw the first pitch.

Appearing in a uniform with "BIGBOSS" on the back and "Spirit" on the front, he stepped onto mound with a determined expression, saying, "The first baseman pitch is the most nerve-wracking moment."

Standing at the plate was Yuki Kiyomiya, who played with Nakayama's eldest son in little baseball, making a "guest appearance." Nakayama, who delivered a magnificent no-bounce pitch smiled and said, "My heart is about to jump out of my chest. It was the best ball I've ever thrown. I felt a little relieved when Kotaro stood there."