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 making his WBC debut, commented, "In 2023, I was selected as a support member and had the wonderful experience of pitching in exhibition games, and at that time I felt a very special atmosphere and sense of tension within the team. Watching the team that became world champions on TV and in the news, I have spent my days until now thinking that I would like to be a member next time. I am very honored that my pitching has been evaluated and that I have been selected this time. 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 again. I will do my best!"

Although he had some difficult times 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 "RAGZAS Samurai Japan Series 2025 Japan vs. Korea" in November, but withdrew due to lower back pain.

The members announced in advance this time are as follows:

▽ pitcher

1. Yuki Matsui (Padres)

14. Hiromi Ito (Nippon-Ham)

15. The Giants

16. Ohtani (Dodgers)

17 Yusei Kikuchi (Angels)

26. Atsuki Taneichi (Lotte)

61. Kaima Taira (Seibu Lions)

69. Daichi Ishii (Hanshin Tigers)

* number before name