🧢 Giants Fan Journal — October 22, 2025: 1st & 2nd Team Highlights
Hello, Giants fans! This is G-Fan, your devoted Yomiuri Giants blogger, bringing you the latest updates from both the first and second squads.
Although the season has officially entered the offseason, excitement is heating up right before the 2025 NPB Draft. Let’s dive into yesterday’s (October 22) headlines that could shape the Giants’ future!
⚾ First Team News: Kazuma Okamoto’s MLB Challenge Officially Approved!
There may not have been a game, but the Giants’ top news was nothing short of shocking.
Reports confirmed that Kazuma Okamoto has been granted permission to pursue a move to Major League Baseball via the posting system.
According to sources, the Giants’ front office respects Okamoto’s wishes and sees this as a chance to “refresh the team’s roster for the next era.”
As the team’s long-time cleanup hitter and face of the franchise, Okamoto’s decision is bittersweet—sad for fans, yet inspiring for his ambition.
With Okamoto possibly heading to MLB, eyes now turn to Richard and potential new foreign signings as candidates for the cleanup spot next season.
Meanwhile, veteran Hayato Sakamoto earned the SkyPerfecTV! Sayonara Award for September–October, proving that age is just a number. His clutch hitting and leadership continue to shine—just what the Giants need in this new chapter.
On social media, fans shared mixed feelings:
“Okamoto is the Giants.”
“We’ll miss him, but I want to see him chase his dream.”
The timing—right before the draft—has only added fuel to roster discussions and offseason excitement.
🥎 Second Team News: Young Catcher Shinnosuke Yamase Impresses in Phoenix League
The Giants’ farm team didn’t play on the 22nd, but the Phoenix League continues to highlight emerging talent.
Among them, Shinnosuke Yamase stands out with his power hitting—recently blasting a grand slam to show his remarkable progress at the plate.
Having already recorded his first RBI in the top league, Yamase is quickly becoming a strong candidate in the race for the future starting catcher spot.
The Eastern League squad also clinched its 29th championship in September—their first in two years—showing the overall depth and growth of the Giants’ developmental system.
The farm is thriving, and the next generation looks ready to make their mark.
🔮 Looking Ahead: What Will the Giants Do in the 2025 NPB Draft?
Today (October 23) is the big day—Draft Day 2025!
Reports suggest that the Giants are prioritizing a left-handed pitcher who can make an immediate impact, while also keeping an eye on a power-hitting infielder as a backup first-round plan.
With Okamoto’s future uncertain, rebuilding the batting lineup will be the main offseason theme.
Balancing the growth of young talent with experienced reinforcements will be key to the Giants’ success in 2026 and beyond.
💬 Final Thoughts: Giants Fans Keep the Fire Burning All Year Long!
Even when there’s no game, the Yomiuri Giants never stop making headlines.
From Okamoto’s MLB challenge, Sakamoto’s award, to Yamase’s breakout, fans can feel the team stepping into a new era.
Who do you hope the Giants will draft today?
Share your predictions and thoughts in the comments below—let’s keep the Giants spirit alive together!
Go, G-Taiyo!🔥
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