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
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