◆ Mr. Tsuji also praised him, saying, "He started hitting midway through this year, but he's been really consistent."

On the 5th, Lotte’s Koki Yamaguchi hit his 18th solo Home Run of the season against the Seibu Lions. His Home Run total is currently a season high, and his ratio of one per 12 At Bat (At Bat required to reach 1 Home Run, At Bat ÷ Home Run) surpasses that of Softbank Hawks and Ryoya Kurihara (one per 12.4 At Bat), who lead the league in Home Run, making him the top performer in this category. Pacific League

On the Fuji TV ONE program "Pro baseball News 2026" aired on the 5th, MC Yutaka Takagi praised Yamaguchi, saying, "Yamaguchi has grown," while commentator Hatsuhiko Tsuji commented, "He used to be a player with a big difference between his good and bad days, but this year he started hitting well midway through and has been really consistent."

Furthermore, Takagi commented, "Looking at these numbers, it's proof of his growth," focusing on the number of Home Run At Bat required for each home run. Another commentator, Kenji Tomashino, added, "I even asked manager Saburo if Yamaguchi would be in starting line-up from the beginning of the season, because he's a really good player. He has the appeal of being able to hit home runs." Takagi then expressed his expectations, saying, "That means he's become more consistent. He'll continue to hit home runs, and I'm looking forward to it."

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