◇ Orix vs. Saitama Seibu 25th round (2nd, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Saitama Seibu 's DRA1 rookie Hiroto Saito The first professional hit was born to a player of Saitama .

Saito, who was listed as "No. 9 short stop" in starting line-up, faced his first at bat in the second inning with a four-run lead and no outs runner. count On his fourth pitch from 1-2, he hit a low pitch from the opponent's starter, and it went well. Ryuhei Sotani pitcher He scooped up a low breaking ball pitch from the opposing starter center fielder and hit it to the left side of the plate. The batter's smile broke out on the basepaths as he hit the ball in his third game and fifth at-bat.

Saito joined Saitama Seibu as a first-round draft pick in 2024 from Kanazawa High School in Ishikawa, Japan. He made his first appearance on September 27, and made his first professional appearance on the following day, September 28, against Fukuoka Softbank.

Saito's first record
First appearance September 28, 2025 Fukuoka Softbank game
First hit October 2, 2025 Orix game

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