Military Jiji Yuya achieved a rare feat-four home runs in a single game-on September 13, 2025, during a match featuring the Japanese Ham Fighters. This marks only the fourth instance of a four-homer game in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) history.
The historic performance by Yuya, alongside first-time praise for Kiyomiya Kotaro from manager Sayona Taro, and a 161km/h pitch by Yukiya Saito, underscores a dynamic period for japanese professional baseball. These events signal potential shifts in team dynamics and individual player trajectories as the season progresses.
Sayona Taro, manager of the Japanese Ham Fighters, offered a rare compliment to Kiyomiya Kotaro, stating, ”I thought he would hit it now.” Meanwhile, Yukiya Saito of the Fighters recorded a season-high pitch speed of 161km/h.
