MLBx baseball event to debut in Fukuoka

The MLBx baseball event, a concept developed by Major League Baseball, will make its Japanese debut at the Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka on November 7. The event features a home run derby format where four teams of three players compete for points earned through home runs and outfield catches.

Confirmed participants include former professional players such as Kazuo Matsui, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Akinori Iwamura, Vladimir Valentin, and Lee Dae-ho. Tickets are available through various platforms, including the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks official site and major ticketing agencies.