Nine players from Pacific League League teams will be participating in their first All-Star Game.

On July 22nd, the results of the "Mynavi All-Star Game 2026" Plus One voting were announced, and all the players participating in this season's All-Star Game were decided. There are a total of nine players from Pacific League League teams who will be making their first All-Star Game appearance this year: four pitcher and five fielder.

This time, we'll introduce the lineup of players from Pacific League League teams who will be making their first All-Star appearance, along with their season statistics. We'll revisit their past achievements and express our high expectations for their performances on this prestigious stage. (Statistics are as of the end of the game on July 23rd)

The three players who served as the team's guardians, and the right-handed pitcher who has the most hold in the league.

The following pitcher from Pacific League League teams will be making their first All-Star appearance this year.

　Ren Mukunoki pitcher delivered a no-hitter pitching in 2022, pitching nine innings with two outs, posting a ERA 1.02 ERA over four games. That same year, he underwent Tommy John surgery, and after returning in 2024, he struggled with ERA above the 5.00s for two consecutive years, but this season he has pitched well in 35 games, posting a ERA 2.43 and a league-leading 26 hold points. Overcoming his injury, he is finally showing his high potential.

　Shoma Fujihira pitcher secured a spot in the bullpen in his eighth professional year in 2024, posting strong numbers with 20 hold and a 1.75 ERA in 47 games. The following year, 2025, he recorded 21 hold 12 saves in 62 games, showing a full rotation of winning patterns. This season, he has shown an excellent pitch with 5 hold 20 saves in 33 games, a ERA of 1.99, a strike out rate of 10.80, and a K/BB of 5.43, showing a pitch that dominates opponents as a guardian.

　Hakua Iwaki pitcher entered the pros as the 2nd pick in the 2025 draft and was entrusted with crucial late stages of games right from the start of the season. In 26 games, he recorded 2 hold 18 saves and a 9.69 strike out rate, meeting the high expectations of the coaching staff and fighting hard as a rookie closer. At the end of May, he posted a strong ERA 2.70, but struggled in June with a ERA 9.00. After readjusting in the minor league, attention is focused on whether he can regain form in the second half.

　Rikuto Yokoyama pitcher pitched well as a setup man in 2024, averaging 21 hold points and ERA 1.71 in 43 games, and in 2025, he started as a closer mid-season, recording 20 hold 12 saves. This season, he has shown outstanding consistency with a ERA 1.78 in 36 games, currently leading the league with 25 saves. He is having a very fulfilling season with a possibility of winning his first title.

All four players have improved their performance this season and are having their best season of their careers.

Next, let's take a look at the lineup of fielder from Pacific League League teams who will be making their first All-Star appearance this year.

　Ryusei Ogawa initially played both second base and shortstop at the start of the season, but he settled into the starting second base position in late April. He had a strong start to the season with a monthly batting average of .283 in April and .327 in May, and at one point even topped the batting average rankings, making a significant impact. He also frequently showcased excellent wall plays, making full use of his wide defense range, and has become a key player supporting the team both offensively and defensively.

　Tatsuki Mizuno consistently maintained high batting averages, with a monthly batting average of .294 in April, .299 in May, and .338 in June. While he played in over 100 games for two consecutive seasons starting in 2024, his batting average was .220 in 2024 and .247 in 2025, indicating that his hitting was a weakness. However, this season he has significantly improved his productivity with a batting average of .290 and an OPS of .774. As an irreplaceable short stop, he is truly on the rise to become one of the team's key players.

Following his impressive performance last year, where he won Rookie of the Year with a .281 batting average, 　Misho Nishikawa has continued to showcase his high level of batting skill this season with a .296 batting average. He has already recorded 7 Home Run, more than double the 3 he Home Run last year, demonstrating improved power, and his on-base percentage of .363 shows improved plate discipline. His OPS is .791, indicating he is an even more complete hitter than last year, and he has been a key player in the top of the batting order since the start of the season.

　Nevin 's season debut was delayed due to an injury before the season began, not appearing until May 1st. However, he recorded outstanding statistics in May, with a batting average of .341, 9 Home Run runs, 19 RBI, an on-base percentage of .420, and a slugging percentage of .729. He won his second monthly MVP award, following his win in May of the previous year, and contributed to the team's interleague championship. He currently boasts a high-level OPS of .883, surpassing his performance from the previous year when he won both the Best Nine and Golden Glove awards.

　Ryoma Nishikawa, despite injuries last season limiting him to 96 games and a batting average of .310, achieved his 1000th career game played and 1000th hit. This season, he has played in every game, batting .285 in 91 games, demonstrating his impressive performance. In June, he hit his first-ever bases loaded slam on the 28th, and led the team with excellent results including a batting average of .345, an on-base percentage of .404, and an OPS of .869.

Keep an eye on these nine players as they take on their first-ever All-Star Game and showcase their dynamism on this dream stage.

Pitchers pitcher and pitcher, both of whom have been key players in the team's winning pattern since 2024, will be making their first All-Star appearance as the team's closers. There is much anticipation for what kind of pitching performances pitcher, who has overcome a major injury and is on the verge of a breakout season, and pitcher, who will have a chance to make a triumphant return to his hometown of Toyama in the second game of the All-Star Game.

Among fielder players, attention will be focused on whether Ogawa and Nishikawa, who have grown into key players for Chiba Lotte Marines, and Nevin, who supported the rise of Saitama Seibu Lions, can make an impact in their first All-Star appearance. Furthermore, since fielder’s choice was forced to withdraw from the All-Star Game due to injury in 2024, and Nishikawa in 2023 and 2025, it will be interesting to see them shine in this year's All-Star Game.

From rookies in their first year as pros to experienced right-handed pitchers in their tenth year, this season's All-Star Game debut features a diverse group of players. Be sure to keep an eye on the spectacular plays that each player will showcase as they represent their team on this dream stage throughout the two games.