[Orix Buffaloes] Soichiro Yamazaki announces marriage: “I will never forget my gratitude to the fans.” His partner is a woman one year older than him. He announced it on his Instagram. | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] Soichiro Yamazaki announces marriage: “I will never forget my gratitude to all the fans.” His partner is a woman one year older than him, not a celebrity. He announced it on his Instagram.

Sports Hochi

March 23, 2026 10:06

　オリックス・山崎颯一郎投手が自身のインスタグラムを更新し、結婚したことを発表した。お相手は１学年上の一般女性。約６年の交際を経て、開幕前の３月に婚姻届を提出した。「私事ですが先日入籍しました」と報告。「応援してくださるファンの皆さんへの感謝を忘れず、そして支えてくれる家族の為にも、結果で応えられるように頑張ります」と約束した。

He also posted photos of himself and his dog, Joe, on the beach. Yamazaki, a right-handed pitcher with a top speed of 160 km/h, is entering his milestone 10th year as a professional and is aiming for a complete comeback as a relief pitcher.