Seibu Lions pitcher Kosei Takahashi, Hakua Iwaki, pitcher Kaima Taira pitcher selected by their manager to participate in the "Mynavi All-Star Game 2026" on the 13th.

▼ pitcher Kona Takahashi (2nd appearance)

"I'm very happy to have been selected by the manager, and I'm really looking forward to it. I also participated in the manager's selection in 2019, but to be honest, it remains a bitter memory for me. This year, I want to play with all my heart and enjoy myself, taking that experience into account. I don't usually have many opportunities to talk to the other players, so I want to actively communicate with them and absorb as much as I can. In particular, I want to learn a lot from The Fighters pitcher Ito, who is active as one of Japan's leading pitcher."

▼ Hakua Iwaki pitcher (first appearance)

“Since this is being held in my hometown, I really wanted to participate, so I’m very happy to have been selected by the manager. I pitched at Toyama Municipal Stadium back in high school, but I don’t have very fond memories of it, so I want to give a performance at this All-Star Game that will help me change that image: pitch. hitter I plan to enjoy the atmosphere with the mindset of throwing nothing but curves. I also hope to learn as much as possible from the senior players who are excelling as relievers for their respective teams and use that to help me grow. I’ll do my absolute best to put on a good show for the local fans.”

▼ pitcher Kaima Taira (5th appearance)

"I am very happy to have been selected by the manager. I want to enjoy the All-Star stage and show my own style pitch. This year, just like last year, I want to challenge the opponents head-on, mainly with fastball. It is also an opportunity for various players to gather every year, so I want to actively communicate with them and learn as much as I can."