[Orix Buffaloes] Yusuke Mugitani “We can baseball because of our fans” – Surprise appearance in front of a woman at a team event | Pacific League

[Orix Buffaloes] Yusuke Mugitani: “We are able to baseball because of our fans” – Surprise appearance in front of a woman at a team event

Sports Hochi

April 24, 2026 16:38

◆ Pacific League: Orix Buffaloes vs. Nippon-Ham (24th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes Buffaloes outfielder Yusuke Mugitani participated in a team event on the 24th called “We’ll Make Your Dream Come True Presented by the Bs Players’ Association.” The event was designed so that the players’ association would select a fan’s dream, and the team would help make that dream come true. Mugitani made a surprise appearance in front of Ryoko Takahashi, a woman who is a big fan of his.

Takahashi, who will celebrate his 72nd birthday on the 28th, was thrilled to receive a signed uniform as a gift from Mugitani, saying, “I’m always cheering for you. I hope you stay injury-free.” Mugitani renewed his resolve, saying, “It’s because of fans like you that I’m able to baseball. I want to play with all my might so as not to let you down.”