[Orix] Kotaro Kobayashi becomes a “party man” at his favorite ESCON game Nippon-Ham! “I love shawe essen so much I could eat it forever”
Sports Hochi
2025.10.10(金) 05:00
Orix infielder Kotaro Kobayashi (23) announced himself as the “party man” for the first stage of the CS (Climax Series) against Nippon-Ham Fighters (ESC) on the 9th and 11th. This season, he recorded a batting average of .333 against Nippon-Ham Fighters, the highest in any matchup, and .417 in the ESC. “I want to contribute to the team with the mindset of becoming a hero, with chemistry on my side. I think that’s the only way,” said the starting short stop, already showing his enthusiasm.
“I don’t know why I’m hitting well, but I have the image that the balls I hit are becoming hits.” Although he was held hit in eight At Bat bats by Ito, who is expected to face him in the first round, he had a batting average of 50% against Kitayama, with seven hit in 14 At Bat bats. “I love it so much I could eat it forever,” he said, and like Nippon-Ham’ product, Schauessen, he intends to indulge in his favorite food without hesitation.
He flew to Sapporo on this day. Manager Kishida also expressed his desire, saying, “I hope that as many ‘party guys’ as possible will emerge.” He was not selected for the Samurai Japan training match, but he looked ahead, saying, “I think it’s my own result. I want to do well, with the feeling that I’m trying to appeal to the national team.” He also had a batting average of 30% in the final S of the CS two years ago. He will walk the talk and become a man who has it all. (Osada Toru)
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