[Draft] Internet in an uproar over Nippon-Ham's 'Hangui' selection; rare name with fewer than 470 people nationwide: Sota Hangui of Tokyo University of Agriculture Second High School, Development Draft 3rd Pick | Pacific League.com

[Draft] Internet in an uproar over Nippon-Ham's 'Hangui' selection; Sota Hangui from Tokyo University of Agriculture Second High School, the 3rd developmental pick with a rare surname held by fewer than 470 people nationwide.

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October 22, 2026 20:16

Sota Hangui of Tokyo University of Agriculture Second High School

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Nippon-Ham has selected infielder Sota Hangui from Tokyo University of Agriculture Second High School as their third developmental draft pick.

Expectations are high for his great potential as a large-scale short stop, but immediately after his selection, the internet was abuzz over his unusual surname. According to Myoji Yurai net, it is a rare name found mostly in Fukushima Prefecture, with only about 470 people nationwide.

Comments were buzzing with remarks like, "Another rare name," "Komoda, Mure, Hangui... nothing but difficult surnames," "There are still so many Japanese surnames I don't know," "What an amazing last name," and "Good luck to the rare surname Hangui."

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