The results of the player voting for the Mynavi All-Star Game 2025 (23rd at Kyocera, 24th at Yokohama) were announced on the 3rd, with short stop Rakuten first draft pick, infielder Muneta Rui, being selected in the Rui Muneyama category. This is the first time in 18 years that Rakuten rookie has been selected for the All-Star game since Masahiro Tanaka and Motohiro Shima in 2007.
At the press conference, Muneta said, "It was my goal to play in the All-Star game from my first year," and when asked about his selection by player vote, he said with a smile, "I'm happy to receive votes from other teams, as well as from my own team." Regarding his impression of the All-Star game, he said, "I have the impression that not only the people watching, but also the players playing in the game have fun. I hope I can have fun and interact with various players."
He answered "all pitcher of Central League" to pitcher whom he would like to play against, and about Seibu and Sei Watanabe outfielder, teammates of Hiroyo High School in Hiroshima, who were selected by fan vote, he said, "It is not often that we can play on the same team after entering this world. I think this is a good opportunity for us to talk. He was looking forward to their reunion.
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