On the 11th, Samurai Japan catcher Taiga Kojima, who will participate in the 'Luxas Asia Professional baseball Championship 2026' (12th-15th at Tokyo Dome), emphasized his recovery from lower back tension.

Practice was held at Tokyo Dome in preparation for the game against Taiwan on the 12th. During free batting practice, the player repeatedly made solid contact. Although game appearances were limited during the Miyazaki training camp due to lower back tightness, the player emphasized, 'My back is fine. I am at 120 percent.'

Kojima appeared in 99 games this season, his rookie year. He recorded a batting average of .267, 9 Home Runs, and 40 RBI. Kojima, who is highly expected to be a hard-hitting catcher, aims to excel in both offense and defense.