Samurai Japan's Seibu Lions ・ Sosuke Genda infielder, who will participate in the WBC in March, celebrated their 33rd birthday on March 16.

She updated her Instagram with a photo of herself smiling and holding a birthday cake in what appears to be the locker room at Miyazaki Sun Marine Stadium, where the team is training. "The amazing members sang for me and I received a cake. Thank you so much!" she wrote.

He continued, declaring with confidence, "I'll do my best without getting injured!!" At the 2023 tournament, which Japan won, he continued to play despite breaking the little finger on his right hand in the first round match against South Korea, contributing to the team's victory. His performance forcing himself to play for Samurai Japan while immobilizing the injured area moved many people. Given what happened at the last WBC, fans sent congratulatory comments, along with voices such as, "Please make sure you don't get injured and come back this season!"