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...