◇ Fukuoka Softbank vs. Chiba Lotte Marines, Game 23 (13th, MIZUHO PayPay Dome)

Fukuoka Softbank Taisei Makihara The player achieved his 1000th career game appearance, becoming the 547th player in NPB history to do so.

Last season he played in a career-high 125 games, bringing his career total to 878 games this season. So far this season he has played in 121 games and reached the required number of plate appearances for the second consecutive year with 460 plate appearances. In this game starting line-up as the "number 7 second baseman," playing in his 122nd game. The game was declared official after the bottom of the 5th inning, and he achieved his 1000th career game appearance.

Since his debut in 2012, he has gradually increased his playing opportunities, and last season, he cleared the required number of plate appearances for the first time in his career and became the first hitter from the farm system to win the batting title. This season, his 16th, he has also posted an excellent batting average of .294 before the start of the season. In particular, he has recorded multiple hit in four games in September, contributing to the team's winning streak.

◇Makihara Dai's record of appearances in matches
First appearance: June 14, 2012, against the Chunichi Dragons
1000 games played: September 13, 2026, against Chiba Lotte Marines

Written by Kai Nagi Niwa