Lotte manager Saburo, who appeared on "Professional baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 26th, spoke about coach Tsuyoshi Nishioka.

Manager Saburo expressed his expectations, saying, "He has the batting skills, base running skills, and the luck to win. He's strong on the big stage, and he's the kind of player who can easily make a safety or push. I'd like to have that kind of player too."

Hiroki Nomura, who also appeared on the same program, said, "I'm looking forward to it. He was a wild player when he was active. I think it would be great to see a player like that emerge."

Coach Nishioka is a talented player who was the leading hitter, twice stolen base leader, and the player with the most hit during his playing days. Starting this season, he will be the first-team chief batting coach and base running coach.

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"