Samurai Japan's manager Hirokazu Ibata, who will participate in the 6th World Baseball Classic (WBC) to be held in March next year, announced the participating lineup in advance in Tokyo on the 26th, and Lotte Atsuki Taneichi pitcher was selected. number was decided to be "26".
Taneichi, who will be participating in the WBC for the first time, commented, "I was selected as a support member in 2023 as well, and had the wonderful experience of pitching in practice matches. At that time, I felt a very special atmosphere and tension on the team. Watching the team become world champions on TV and in the news, I have spent my days hoping that next time I would be a member of the team. I am very honored that my pitching was recognized and that I was selected in this way. As a representative of The Marines and as a representative of Japanese baseball, I would like to contribute to the team's win and to winning the world championship for the second consecutive year. I will do my best!"
Although he struggled at the start of the season, he recorded 9 wins and 8 losses with ERA of 2.63 in 24 appearances. He was also selected as a member of the "LUXAS Samurai Japan Series 2025 Japan vs. Korea" in November, but declined due to back pain.
The members announced in advance this time are as follows:
▽ pitcher
1. Yuki Matsui (Padres)
14. Hiromi Ito (Nippon-Ham)
15 Majority (The Giants)
16. Ohtani (Dodgers)
17 Yusei Kikuchi (Angels)
26. Atsuki Taneichi (Lotte)
61 Kaima Taira (Seibu Lions)
69. Daichi Ishii (Hanshin Tigers)
※ number is before the name
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