◆Mynavi All-Star Game 2026: All Pacific vs. All Central (29th, Toyama)

Orix Buffaloes Kenya Wakatsuki catcher Kenta Wakatsuki started as the "number 8 hitter and catcher" in the Pacific League, and moved to first base in the third inning. A renowned catcher who has won the Golden Glove Award twice, in 2023 and 2025, the linchpin of the team, who has never played any position other than catcher in his 13-year professional career, became a makeshift first baseman with mitt in hand.

Orix Buffaloes 's Ota, who started at "No. 6, third base," moved to third base starting this inning. He took his position at the hot corner—a spot he hadn't defended for regular season since 24—and, with one out and a runner on third, easily relayed Yakult Nagaoka's ground ball to third base to first baseman Wakatsuki.