Rakuten Eagles 's Kagaya's Soya Kaya throws the ceremonial first pitch: "I grew up thinking that Kenta Maeda was truly a god" | Pacific League

Rakuten Eagles 's Kagaya's Soya Kaya throws the ceremonial first pitch: "I grew up thinking that Kenta Maeda was truly a god."

Baseball King

July 19, 2026 23:33

pitcher: Kagaya's Soya Kaya, catcher: Kakeochi's Macho Aoki, photographer: Kagaya's Sho Kaga ©Rakuten Eagles

Before Rakuten Eagles-Seibu Lions game held on the 19th, comedian Soya Kaya of the comedy duo Kagaya threw the ceremonial first pitch.

pitcher was Soya Kaya from Kagaya, catcher was Macho Aoki from Kakeochi, and the photographer was Sho Kaga from Kagaya.

▼ Kaya Soya

"I made it! It might have been just a little outside strike zone, but I think it was a good pitch. I'm from Hiroshima Prefecture, and I grew up thinking of Kenta Maeda as a god, so I was honored to wear the number 18. And it was truly amazing to throw the ceremonial first pitch in this wonderful stadium atmosphere. It's also great that so many people are watching "Ravitt!", so please watch it every morning if you can!"