Achieved at home! "Iron Man" Nao Miyanishi becomes the fourth player in NPB history to pitch in 900 games!

Pacific League Insight

2025.12.8(月) 17:00

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters pitcher Nao Miyanishi © Pacific League TV
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters pitcher Nao Miyanishi © Pacific League TV

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Today, Monday, December 8th, we look back at the game in which Hokkaido Nippon-Ham-Nao Miyanishi pitcher Hisao Miyanishi achieved the feat of pitching in his 900th game, becoming just the fourth player in NPB history to do so.

The milestone game will be played in front of the home fans

On September 23, the final game of the season, the 25th inning against Tohoku Rakuten Eagles was held at the Northeastern Japan Baseball Stadium. Shoma Kanemura pitcher The first two runs came in the top of the fifth inning with three down and one out, and the second runner on first and second, Rui Muneyama Miyanishi pitcher moved up to mound with a runner at first and two outs. He gave up a Walk to Soyama and then gave up a sacrifice fly to Franco. Although this milestone appearance was a disappointing result, Miyanishi accomplished a great feat in front of his many fans.

pitcher Miyanishi appeared in 31 games this season, his 18th year as a professional, with a record of 1 win, 1 loss, 12 hold, and a ERA 3.20. In 2024, he recorded 400 hold for the first time in NPB history, and on May 15 this year, he achieved an unprecedented 880 consecutive relief appearances in the Orix Buffaloes game. The statue was unveiled at the "F FES 2025 Supported By Fanatics" held on November 22nd. Expectations are already high for the success of the iron man from next season onwards.

Tomorrow, December 9th (Tuesday), a special feature will be featured on "shutout game Fire Extinguishing" full of urgency. Orix Buffaloes ・ Soichiro Yamazaki pitcher 's 2 consecutive games without a death bases loaded to extinguish the fire.

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Achieved at home! "Iron Man" Nao Miyanishi becomes the fourth player in NPB history to pitch in 900 games!