Orix Buffaloes to have YA-MAN throw the ceremonial first pitch at their August 14th game against Nippon-Ham: "I want to put more effort into practicing baseball so I can throw 140km/h" | Pacific League

Orix Buffaloes...During the August 14 game against the Nippon-Ham, YA-MAN threw the first pitch: “I want to focus on practicing at baseball so I can throw 140 km.”

Baseball King

August 5, 2026 22:49

YA-MAN will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Nippon-Ham game on August 14th.

On the 5th, Orix Buffaloes announced that RIZIN fighter YA-MAN will be throwing out the first pitch at their game against Nippon-Ham on August 14th.

YA-MAN is a mixed martial artist affiliated with TARGET SHIBUYA and is a popular fighter who is active mainly in RIZIN. He played baseball from elementary school through high school, playing as catcher.

He is also scheduled to participate in "ANGEL CHAMPAGNE presents Super RIZIN.5 Naniwa's Super Revival Festival," which will be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on September 10th.

▼ YA-MAN

"Thank you for entrusting me with the important role of throwing the ceremonial first pitch! I played baseball throughout elementary, middle, and high school. My position was catcher, but it has always been my dream to pitch on a professional mound. On the day of the game, I will put all my effort into practicing baseball so that I can throw 140 km/h. I will step onto mound with all my might so that I can create an exciting atmosphere in the stadium together with all baseball fans. Thank you!"