◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters’ Hinatazaka46 member Kaho Fujishima visited the event
On August 21 (Thursday), Hokkaido-born Hinatazaka46 member Kaho Fujishima will be making an appearance at the first baseman pitch for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Orix Buffaloes game, following on from last year. In addition to first baseman first pitch, she will also take part in events between inning, such as the “Fox Dance,” with Frep, Polly, and The Fighters Girls.
▼Comment from Kaho Fujishima▼
“I’m Kaho Fujishima from Hinatazaka46, and I’ll be giving first baseman pitch! I still can’t forget the excitement I felt when I stood on mound for the first time last year; it’s a happy memory! This year, I want to pitch even more coolly, so that everyone can see how much I’ve grown! I’ll do my best with a happy aura!”
◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham is looking for participants for its baseball camp for elementary school students
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham is looking for participants for its baseball camp to be held in October and November. This year, the camp will be held at three locations in Makubetsu, Kamikawa, and Nakafurano, with the aim of training for the off-season as well as learning the basics related to each position and broadening one’s potential.
The event is aimed at 4th, 5th, and 6th grade elementary school students. It will be held on October 4th and 5th in Makubetsu Town, November 1st and 2nd in Kamikawa Town, and November 29th and 30th in Nakafurano Town. The participation fee is 18,000 yen, and participants will receive an original academy T-shirt with their name and number, as well as a cap.
Orix Kotaro Kobayashi declines All-Star appearance due to right shoulder injury
Orix announced that Kotaro Kobayashi was diagnosed with intra-articular impingement syndrome in his right shoulder at a hospital in Osaka on the 22nd. He was scheduled to participate in the Mynavi All-Star Game 2025 the next day, but has announced his withdrawal.
▼Comment from Kurebayashi▼
“I am truly sorry that I have to decline the award after receiving votes from so many fans. I was looking forward to the All-Star stage myself, so it is truly disappointing, but I will do my best to do everything I can now, one by one, so that I can show you a lively and energetic performance again.”
◇ Fukuoka Softbank Isami Nomura makes his first appearance in the All-Star Game as a replacement player
Due to the withdrawal of Orix ‘s Kurebayashi, who was scheduled to participate in the “Mynavi All-Star Game 2025” starting tomorrow the 23rd, it has been decided that Isami Nomura will participate as a replacement player. This will be Nomura’s first All-Star Game.
▼Nomura’s comment▼
“As a baseball player, I’m happy to have the opportunity to take part in this special match where top players gather. I think it’s also an opportunity to find hints for how to improve my level, so I’m looking forward to absorbing as much as I can and having a great time. On this stage, with the attention of many baseball fans in the spotlight, I hope to do my best to liven up the atmosphere and make a strong impression.”
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・ On Thursday, August 21st, Hinatazaka46’s Kaho Fujishima will be in attendance!
・ Recruiting participants for baseball camp (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham)
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