王貞治
He is the first Fighters player to hit at least 20 homers over three consecutive seasons since Michihiro Ogasawara (now the 2nd team coach of the Chunichi Dragons). Together with then-rookie pitcher Shohei Ohtani, the duo were dubbed the "O-N tandem of the Heisei Era", referencing Sadaharu Oh and Shigeo Nagashima's "O-N cannon" back in their prime with the Yomiuri Giants.