◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Tohoku Rakuten 2nd round (16th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Tohoku Rakuten 's Rui Muneyama The player from Tohoku home run hit his first professional .

He started the game at No.1 short stop. In the top of the 3rd inning with no runs scored by either team, he went to bat in the top of the 3rd inning, and count the second pitch thrown by the opponent's starter, J.J. Harris ( 1-0), was an outside corner. Naoyuki Uwasawa pitcher He took a full swing at the second pitch change-up that floated to the outside corner of the plate. The pitch was pulled and went up at a good angle and went straight to the light home run terrace. It was his first professional Home Run hit, and it was the first hit of his career.

After competing with five other teams, Muneyama was drafted first overall by Tohoku Rakuten. After being selected for the season opener starting line-up, he had 52 At Bat 13 hit 5 RBI runs in 14 games with a .250 batting average (at the time of the pre-game).

Comments from Soyama
I probably hit change-up. Today I played as No. 1 hitter and I got one hit, so I think I can get into the game. I'm glad to know that it will lead to a score home run" (smiling)

◇Muneyama's first records
First appearance, first hit ・First RBI March 28, 2025 Orix War
First time Home Run April 16, 2025 Fukuoka Softbank game

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・ Rui Muneyama player profile