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Yomiuri Giants' Naoki Mitsuka hits game-tying homer in Phoenix League

Original: 三塚 琉生

Yomiuri Giants infielder Naoki Mitsuka hit a game-tying two-run homer in the Phoenix League fall instructional circuit in Japan. The 22-year-old spent the entire season without a first-team appearance and spoke candidly about his frustration, saying watching players his own age succeed in the top squad only fueled his determination. His performance and blunt comments have drawn attention from Giants fans following the club's developmental players.

Why now: The promising young Giants player made headlines with a timely home run and honest comments about his frustration at missing the first team all season.

Naoki MitsukaYomiuri GiantsPhoenix LeagueNippon Professional Baseball

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• 【巨人】三塚琉生がフェニックス・リーグで同点２ラン 今季は１軍出場なしで「同学年の選手が１軍で活躍しているのを見て、悔しい」 · スポーツ報知

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