Saitama Seibu Lions 's second-year high school graduate, a right-hander, has been selected as a supporting member of the Rugzas Samurai Japan Series 2026 Miyazaki (vs. Fukuoka Softbank), which will be held on Monday, February 23 (national holiday). Hibiki Shinohara pitcher Shinohara is a rookie.

ERA Shinohara pitcher was 8-5 with a 2.20 ERA in 16 appearances in his rookie season, making his debut in September and starting two games.

▼ Shinohara pitcher comments.
I was surprised when the director told me because I had not imagined it at all. This is a place where great players gather, so I hope to absorb many things. I have no experience as a representative, but I want to actively learn what I actually see and feel and ask more and more questions. I know it will be a short inning, but I will be prepared to closer well. I would like to be able to demonstrate my abilities and appeal on the national team stage, and in the future, I would like to become a player who is selected for the Samurai Japan team.

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​Hibiki Shinohara pitcher is selected as a supporting member of "Rugzas Samurai Japan Series 2026