◆ Mr. Iwamoto: "He seems like a player who possesses a special auspicious quality."

Seibu Lions 's first-round draft pick, rookie Taiga Kojima, hit his fourth home run of the season, a three Home Run in a game against Rakuten Eagles on the 19th.

Kojima hit his first home run of the season, a two-run Home Run, against Orix Buffaloes on March 31st, Home Run second solo home run against Softbank Hawks on April 8th, and his third bases loaded slam against Nippon-Ham on the 12th of this month, completing the cycle with Home Run today. On the 19th, Fuji TV ONE's "Pro baseball News 2026" MC Tsutomu Iwamoto said, "He seems like a player with a special star," and commentator Kenichi Tanizawa praised him, saying, "It's great when young hitter like him gain confidence. He has a good timing, lifts his right leg and shifts his weight properly, and I think he's a talented player who could hit in the cleanup spot in the future." Iwamoto also commented, "He has a surprisingly powerful swing."

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"