The results of the Plus One vote were announced on July 16th, and all players selected for the All-Star Game were finalized.

The results of the Plus One vote were announced on July 16th, and all the players selected for the “Mynavi All-Star Game 2025” were decided. One of the points of interest is that there are many fresh faces in the lineup, with 18 of the 31 participants in Pacific League making their first appearance.

This time, we will introduce the performances of the 18 Pacific League players who were selected for the first time as NPB All-Stars in the first half of the season. We will look back on the dynamic performances of each player who has demonstrated outstanding play so far, and look forward to the performances of each player in their first All-Star Game. (*Records are as of the end of the game on July 16th. However, the records of substitute players are as of the end of the game on July 21st.)

From the talented young man who made a breakthrough to the struggling man who recovered from a serious injury

The following pitcher from Pacific League League teams will be selected to the All-Star game for the first time in 2025:

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Hiroshi Kaino pitcher supported the team’s bullpen as a set upper, with an overwhelming pitch of 12.86 strike out and no runs in eight games in May. In June, he suffered a monthly ERA of 9.82, but in July, he showed signs of recovery with a clean runs in three games, so he is expected to play an active role in full rotation in the second half as well.

Continuing from last season, where Kazuki Sugiyama pitcher showed outstanding consistency with a ERA of 1.61 in 50 games, this season they have developed a dominant pitch with a ERA of 1.63 and a strike out rate of 13.27 in 39 games. Even after switching to closer in the middle of the season, he continued to pitch well, reaching double digits in both hold and saves in the first half alone. As part of his winning pattern, he has led his team to win many times.

Kota Tatsu pitcher has six wins, including two complete game, in eight starts, and has a very good pitch with a ERA of 1.12, a strike out rate of 8.15, a BB rate of 1.44, and a K/BB of 5.67. In the past three years, he has only appeared in a total of two first-team appearances, but he is making a big breakthrough this season, his fourth year of high school.

Koki Kitayama pitcher has already played a career-high 90 inning, with a ERA of 1.40 and a ERA title throughout the first half. He has an excellent strike out rate of 8.50, a BB rate of 2.40, and a K/BB of 3.54, and has grown into one of the backbone of the starting lineup.

Shunsuke Nakamori pitcher continued to pitch well with a monthly ERA of 1.23 in 8 games in May and a runs in 8 games in June, and was promoted to set upper, and was entrusted with the closer during the exchange match. Since being entrusted with the position of guardian deity, he has continued to runs pitch without a ERA, with a pitch that overwhelms hitter with a strike out rate of 1.23 and a rate of 11.05.

Naoto Nishiguchi pitcher returned to control registration in February this year after a long-term absence due to Tommy John surgery and a transition to a training contract. This season, which is expected to be revived, he has recorded 26 consecutive clean sheets since the start runs of the season, and his strike out rate has reached an astonishing level of 13.66. He has a good chance of having a career-high season, surpassing 2022, when he pitched in 61 games and recorded 30 hold.

Chihiro Sumida pitcher has won seven games in 14 starts, posting a high level of ERA 1.75, strike out rate of 8.24, BB rate of 1.67, and K/BB of 4.95. Not only is he within range of his first double-digit win, but he also shows signs of making a leap to become a starting left-hander representing the league with excellent overall strength.

Many of the players have become regulars this season, making for a truly fresh lineup.

Next, let’s take a look at fielder play for Pacific League game for the first time in 2025.

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Ryusei Terachi player has been with the first team since the opening, batting .266 with 5 Home Run in 65 games, securing the team’s starting catcher spot. After the exchange match, he has continued to leave a certain batting record even after establishing himself as No. 2 hitter, and at the young age of 19, he is becoming a key player in the fan as a “catcher who can hit”.

Rui Muneyama The player has been playing as a mainstay since the opening, and at the end of April, he had a batting average of .271 and showed a batting performance that was no different from his previous reputation in the early game. Since May, his form has been declining slightly, but since his first year as a professional, he has been in charge of defense heavy burden short stop and continues to struggle both offensively and defensively as a regular.

Itsuki Murabayashi is currently the top Pacific League player, with a batting average of .324 and a hit of 95 hits. Until last season, he was active as a short stop who excelled in defense, but this season he has made great strides as a hitter, and he has shown amazing performance that is on the verge of winning his first batting title.

Natsuo Takizawa In addition to his infield defense, which took advantage of his long-established wide defense range, he has also shown growth in batting this season, with a batting average of .263 and 11 stolen base. Sosuke Genda With his brilliant performance in filling the gap caused by the player’s breakdown, he has grown into an indispensable piece for the team.

Seiya Watanabe The player showed off his impressive batting average in the early game with a batting average of .400 as of May 4, and maintained a good performance after that with a batting average of .331 as of May 23. Since June, when he returned from a second breakdown, he has been in a state of decline, but he has left a big impact by making use of his batting skills since his rookie year.

Tatsuru Yanagimachi Although the player missed entering the first team in the opening season, he recorded an excellent monthly batting average of .291 or higher for three consecutive months from April, when he was promoted to the first team. In the exchange game, he left a high batting average of .397 and became the driving force behind the exchange match championship for the ninth time in six years, and won the two crowns of the exchange match leader hitter and the exchange match MVP.

Daito Yamamoto The player settled in number 4 from the exchange match, and mass-produced 5 Home Run arches in 18 games during the exchange match. Although his batting average of .219 leaves a problem with certainty, he has demonstrated his slugging power here and there with 10 Home Run in the first half alone, showing some of his potential as a Japanese cannon as a young 4-hitter at the age of 22.

Manaya Nishikawa has been a regular for center fielder since the opening, and has been active as a top batter with his natural batting sense and mobility, tying for second place in the league with 88 hit and tied for third place with 18 stolen base. Can he continue to play an active role in both offense and defense and become a key player in the team that cannot be pushed or pushed?

Reyes has recorded a league-leading 18 Home Run and 52 RBI, respectively, and is well on his way to winning the double. The presence of a helper who mass-produces long hits regardless of the tendency to throw high and hit low is one of the great advantages for the leading team.

Will he be able to show off his talents and make a big impact on his first big stage?

The 18 players featured in this article were selected for the All-Star Game because they made an impressive showing in the first half of the season. The lively plays that each player will show in their first All-Star Game will be a highlight for fans and non-fans alike.