Hiroshima Carp's Konosuke Tatsumi Sets Historic Pinch-Running Stolen Base Record After 47 Years

Konosuke Tatsumi of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp has set a new professional baseball record for the most stolen bases as a pinch runner in a single season. Entering the game as a pinch runner in the 9th inning, he successfully stole second base. This brought his season total of pinch-running stolen bases to 26, marking a historic milestone that breaks the previous Japanese record of 25 set 47 years ago in 1979 by Shiro Fujise of the Kintetsu Buffaloes.

On this day, the Carp's offense erupted, fueled by standout performances including Shosei Nakamura's first home run of the season—a 2-run blast—leading the team to a resounding victory. The celebratory fan cry of "Koi-ho!" echoed across social media as fans rejoiced over the team's consecutive wins. In particular, an outpouring of congratulatory messages has been dedicated to Tatsumi, who joined the Carp through the现役 draft (active player draft) and has steadily seized every opportunity with unwavering dedication.

At the exact moment of his successful steal, a minor collision occurred as his head bumped against an opposing fielder, causing momentary concern among fans. However, his awkward yet humorous hero interview after the game drew warm laughter and praise, with fans commenting that he is "adorable" and "has too much natural comedic talent." Blossoming after his transfer through the active player draft and bringing bright news to the team, expectations and excitement are at an all-time high for Tatsumi as he eyes the milestone 30 stolen bases.

The context

In Japanese professional baseball, the "active player draft" (Gen-eki Draft) is a system introduced to provide players who have limited opportunities with their current teams a chance to shine and find active roles on other clubs. Konosuke Tatsumi's achievement is especially notable because he maximized this opportunity after changing teams, rewriting a record that stood for nearly half a century. Additionally, "Koi-ho!" is a popular celebratory phrase used by Hiroshima Toyo Carp fans, combining "Koi" (carp, the team mascot) and "ho" (victory cry).

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