[Rakuten Eagles] Toshihiko Tahara's missed fly catch thrills the crowd. He also shows off a dazzling turn and high kick during his ceremonial first pitch. number is "104".

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Toshihiko Tahara throws the ceremonial first pitch (Photo by Suguru Nakajima)

◆Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 Rakuten Eagles vs. The Giants (11th, Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park)

Singer Toshihiko Tahara (65) threw the ceremonial first pitch at Rakuten Eagles-The Giants game on the 11th.

number Appeared wearing the "104" uniform and holding a microphone. Rakuten Eagles pitch bounce to catcher Quarters' glove from the with a powerful wind-up form. He weighed 86 kilograms.

After pitch he also performed a spectacular turn and a high kick, drawing a huge roar of applause from the crowd.

After the third inning, he returned to ground. Heading to left field, he participated in a fly-catch event. A fly ball was launched from a machine near home plate, but he lost sight of the ball and couldn't move. On his second attempt, the ball came close to him, but he still couldn't catch. Nevertheless, the crowd went wild.

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[Rakuten Eagles] Toshihiko Tahara's missed fly catch thrills the crowd. He also shows off a dazzling turn and high kick during his ceremonial first pitch. number is "104".