Orix Buffaloes to feature boat racer Koji Yukawa throwing the ceremonial first pitch at their March 29th game against Rakuten Eagles | Pacific League

Boat racer Koji Yukawa will throw the ceremonial first pitch at Orix Buffaloes’ game against the Rakuten Eagles Eagles on March 29th.

Baseball King

March 22, 2026 23:04

On the 22nd, Orix Buffaloes announced that boat racer Koji Yukawa will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at their game against Rakuten Eagles on March 29th.

The race that day was sponsored by Boat Race Suminoe and was called the “Boat Race Suminoe GI Taiko Prize Race”.
The event will be held. Plans include a photo session with impressionist comedian Nitchiro and a lucky draw where attendees can win original Quo cards.