Nippon-Ham Fighters number “1” so he can become a player worthy of the job.

Nippon-Ham Fighters number “1” so he can become a player worthy of the job.

Sports Hochi

2025.11.25(火) 05:50

Nippon-Ham’ second-round draft pick, outfielder Ed Polo Cane (22), of Daigakuin University, expressed his desire to inherit number 1 jersey from manager Shinjo on the 24th. He attended the “New Player Welcome Event” held at ESCON along with six other rookie players. number was decided to be 42, but he revealed that he had directly negotiated for number 1 someday.’ I want to become a player worthy of it.”

He stands 190cm tall and weighs 101kg. The slugger, who hit a total of 11 Home Run in the league during his university days, has set his sights on hitting the “Shinjo Board,” which offers a prize of 1.11 million yen if he hits it. It is located at the top of the left field pillar of the ESCON Stadium, and requires an estimated distance of 140m, but “it seems like it might actually be doable. I want to be the first to hit it.” He is aiming for the “first home run,” something that even Reyes, who has hit 32 home runs this season, has yet to achieve.

From the beginning of his tenure, Manager Shinjo set four conditions for the No. 1 player: “running, hitting, fielding, good looks, good talk, and problem child.” He responded to Edpolo’s “big mouth” with a smile, saying, “Left fielder Mizutani, (center fielder) Edpolo, and right fielder Mannami. Don’t you think that’s a dream come true?” as he reflected on the formation of a super-sized outfield.

His older brother is the popular fighter Ed Polo King (24). “When I step into the ring, I have the mindset of ‘I’ve already won.’ I also try to think ‘I’ve already hit the ball’ when I step into the batter’s box.” This unique rookie will become a new star in the northern land. (Haruki Kawakami)

◆Ed Polo Cane Born July 2, 2003 in Osaka City. 22 years old. Started playing baseball with Nagase Boys in the second grade at Kitatatsumi Elementary School, and played for Minami Osaka Baseball Club while at Tatsumi Junior High School. Became a regular at Japan Airlines (Yamanashi) in the fall of his second year, and played Koshien in the summer of his third year. Hit a total of 24 Home Run in high school. Played in league games at Daigakuin University from the spring of his first year. His father is Nigerian, and his mother is Korean. His older brother is mixed martial artist King. 190 cm, 101 kg. Throws and bats right-handed.

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