Seibu Lions 's Ikusaburo Yamazaki throws a personal best of 107 km/h in his ceremonial first pitch! "I want to give myself a pat on the back" | Pacific League

Seibu Lions 's Ikusaburo Yamazaki throws a ceremonial first pitch, recording his personal best speed of 107 km/h! "I want to give myself a pat on the back."

Baseball King

June 9, 2026 10:43

Before the Seibu Lions-Hiroshima game (Belluna Dome), Ikusaburo Yamazaki threw the ceremonial first pitch.

▼ Ikusaburo Yamazaki

"I'm thrilled to have thrown my personal best of 107 km/h. I did it! I want to give myself a pat on the back. I'm waiting for scouts (laughs). I played baseball when I was in elementary school, and I stood on mound at Saitama Seibu Lions Stadium (at the time) when I was in sixth grade. It's been 29 years since then, and I'm deeply moved to be back on mound at Belluna Dome. The Lions are in great form right now, so I hope they'll get everyone excited today!"