◇ Chiba Lotte vs. Orix 2nd Round (3rd, Zozo Marine Stadium)

Orix The first-round draft pick rookie Yusuke Mugitani He was the first professional player starting line-up to be drafted as the No. 9 center fielder player. He also recorded a happy first hit and first RBI.

The first at bat was a second baseman groundout with one out bases loaded in the top of the 2nd inning, and the second at bat was a struck out groundout with two outs in the top of the 4th inning. 0-0 in the top of the 6th inning, the batter came to bat again with a chance to win the game. Rikuto Yokoyama pitcher With two outs and a runner at second base, Mugitani hit a fastball ball over the right-center field wall. Mugitani, who had hit the ball, was on a flying leap and reached third base at once. He howled on the basepaths, pumped his fist in the air, and exploded with joy.

Mugitani's comment
I hit a straight ball. I hadn't hit in both of my previous two at-bats when I had a chance, so I went into the batter's box with the determination to hit it. (About his first professional hit) I'm honestly happy to hit from the good pitcher!

◇Mugitani's first records
First appearance March 28, 2025 in Tohoku Rakuten game
First hit ・First RBI April 3, 2025 Chiba Lotte game

Text by Ayako Kikuchi

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