Rakuten Eagles announced on the 29th that Toshio Haru (56) will be appointed as the outfield defense and base running coach for the next season.

Haru played for Yokohama (now DeNA), Chunichi, and Lotte. In 2023, he was appointed as the development chief coach for the Orix Buffaloes. After that, he served as the minor league manager and was the head coach this season. He left the team on October 4th following the expiration of his contract.

He has a reputation for enthusiastic coaching and is likely to become a valuable asset for the Rakuten Eagles, who have many players in their prime growth phase.

Toshio Haru. Born May 25, 1970, in Kyoto Prefecture. 56 years old. Joined Yokohama (now DeNA) as a reverse-designated draft pick in 1993 from the corporate baseball team Kumagai Gumi. Played for 11 years with Yokohama, Chunichi, and Lotte, appearing in a total of 913 games. After retiring in 2004, he served as a coach for Yokohama, DeNA, Chunichi, and the Orix Buffaloes. This season, he is the head coach for the Orix Buffaloes. 174 cm, 75 kg. Right-handed thrower and batter.