◇Saitama Seibu Lions vs. Orix Buffaloes 1st round (31st, Belluna Dome)

Saitama Seibu Lions 's first draft pick rookie Taiga Kojima Saitama's first rookie in the draft hit his first professional Home Run.

Kojima started the season opener at his home base as "No.6 catcher". He started his first at-bat with a hit and opened the scoring, and in the bottom of the 4th inning with a runner behind and no outs, his second at-bat came around. He caught a fastball from the opposing starter, Yasuto Takashima pitcher, and sent a confident shot into the right field bleachers. His memorable first professional Home Run hit was a valuable reversal.

Comment from Kojima
I hit a straight ball. I was in a corner, so I swung at it with an awareness of connecting to the back of the lineup. home run I'm happy to have made it to the top of the list.

◇ Taiga Kojima Players' records
First appearance Mar. 27, 2026 Chiba Lotte Marines Round
First hit Mar. 27, 2026 Chiba Lotte Marines Round