On the 5th, Seibu Lions announced the selection of its Players Association officers for the 2026 season. The Players Association will act as a bridge between the team, fans, and players, and will undertake a wide range of initiatives, including improving the team environment and promoting social contribution activities.
Chairman: Shuta Tonosaki
Vice-chairmen: Yutaro Watanabe, Manaya Nishikawa
Executive Officers: Chihiro Sumida, Takuya Hiruma
![[Seibu Lions] Noboribetsu-born third-round draft pick Shun Akiyama shows his determination in the ESCON game by breaking his bat, saying with a wry smile, "I've hit about four or five times..."](https://hochi.news/images/2026/03/05/20260305-OHT1I51509-L.jpg)
![[Seibu Lions] Natsuki Takeuchi three runs and expressed his enthusiasm for his first start as opening pitcher: "Everyone else is getting better, so I'm not going to let them get outdone."](https://hochi.news/images/2026/03/05/20260305-OHT1I51507-L.jpg)
