◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham 2nd round (28th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Castro, the first player to come to Japan, made his first Home Run appearance in Japan.

With a one-run lead in the top of the 4th inning, Castro came to bat with two outs runner and no outs. He swung at the first pitch of the opposing Haru Matsumoto pitcher Castro swung at the first pitch of the game and hit a high home run pitch into the left field stands.

Last season, Castro played 133 games in AAA for the Phillies and hit 19 Home Run. In open games, he had a .281 batting average (32 At Bat 9 hit) and 3 Home Run 8 RBI in 11 games, and showed his power in his first starting line-up two at bats.

◇Castro's first record.
First Home Run March 28, 2026 Fukuoka Softbank War

Text by Aoi Nemoto