On the 7th, the roster for Samurai Japan, which will compete in the "Lagusas Asia Pro baseball Championship 2026" (November 12~15, Tokyo Dome), was announced, and Lotte's Misho Nishikawa outfielder (23) was selected.

In his second season this year, he played 136 games with a .290 batting average, 8 Home Runs, and 53 RBI. In the third inning of the season finale against the Seibu Lions on the 6th (ZOZO), he hit a left-field hit, marking his 155th hit of the season. Along with Nishikawa of the Orix Buffaloes, he secured his first-ever title for the most hits.

Samurai Japan manager Iguchi is a senior alumnus from Aoyama Gakuin University, and they also share the number 6 jersey for Lotte. The young warrior, who spoke of his dream upon joining the team to 'become a hitter who will be called Japan's number four in the future,' will now lead the team to victory.

Misho Nishikawa: Born March 25, 2003, in Wakayama Prefecture. 23 years old. Joined Lotte as the first-round draft pick in 2024 after attending Ryukoku University Heian High School and Aoyama Gakuin University. Last season, he was crowned the Pacific League Rookie of the Year with a .281 batting average, 3 Home Runs, and 37 RBIs in 108 games. His career totals over 244 games are a .286 batting average, 11 Home Runs, and 90 RBIs. 182 cm, 88 kg. Right-handed thrower and hitter. Estimated annual salary for this season is 42 million yen. Married.