◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs Saitama Seibu Round 12 (15th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank 's Yuto Akihiro made his first appearance since the transfer. He got his first hit since the transfer in his third at-bat.

He held a press conference on the 14th, and was registered on the first starting line-up on the 15th, where he started as the sixth batter and left fielder. In his third at-bat in the bottom of the sixth inning with one out and no runner on base, he hit a high breaking ball toward center fielder field, sending the ball past second baseman. It was his first hit since the transfer, which was a delight.

He joined The Giants as the 5th pick in the 2020 draft from Nishogakusha University High School. He attracted attention for his 200cm tall physique, and in 2023 he played in 121 games with a batting average of .273. However, he only played in 26 games last season, and on the 12th he was transferred to the Giants along with pitcher Ryusei Oe in a 2-for-1 trade with player Richard.

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa

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