Seibu Lions announced that pitcher Hibiki Shinohara has been selected as a support member for the "Rakuza Samurai Japan Series 2026 Miyazaki" (vs. Softbank Hawks) to be held on the 22nd (Sun) and 23rd (Mon, national holiday).

▼Comment pitcher Hibiki Shinohara

I was surprised when the manager told me about it, as I had never imagined it would happen. It's a place where great players gather, so I want to absorb as much as I can. I don't have any experience with the national team, but I want to actively learn from what I see and feel, and ask as many questions as I can. I think it will be a short inning, but I will prepare so that I can closer in check. I want to fully demonstrate my abilities, impress on the national team stage, and in the future become a player who is selected as a member of Samurai Japan.