Valentin updated the home run season record in Japan

In 1964, Sadaharu Oh set the record for the number of home runs in a single season in Nippon Professional Baseball, ``55''. In the game between the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and the Hanshin Tigers, Vladimir Valentin hit his 56th home run of the season, setting a new record.

In addition, the photo above is when he hit his 45th home run, which is a new record for the number of home runs in a season.

COCO METER | Tokyo Yakult Swallows Official Site
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Valentin participated in the World Baseball Classic 2013, which was held before the start of this season, as No. 4 of the Dutch national team, but due to an injury, he was out of the season in the second army.

When he returned from injury and started playing in the game, he mass-produced home runs at a pace that aimed for the season record with Toni Blanco of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. In August, the number increased at an astounding pace of 18 per month, and in the match against Hiroshima on September 11, Sadaharu Oh in 1964, Tuffy Rose in 2001, and Alex Cabrera in 2002. He hit his 55th home run, tying the season home run record.

Valentin No. 55! Japan Thai record HR to the light waiting for fans 2013.09.11 SC - YouTube


State of the light stand

The moment of Valentin No. 55 home run @ Jingu stadium light stand - YouTube


The day after he hit the 55th shot, his mother came to Japan, and maybe because of the pressure, he struggled for 56th in three games. Hit the 56th home run from pitcher Taiki, and the record was updated.

Valentin No. 56 Home Run @ Jingu Stadium Left Stand - YouTube


In addition, in the second at bat, Enokida also hit a No. 57 home run and immediately updated his personal record.

postscript:
Valentin eventually extended his season home run record to 60.