Samurai Japan
Following the announcement of pitchers including MLB talents Yusei Kikuchi and Yuki Matsui, Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata has selected infielder Kaito Kozono and outfielder Shota Morishita for the 2026 World Baseball Classic roster. The 25-year-olds, core members since Ibata's 2023 hiring, provide reliability amid the star-studded team.
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Samurai Japan has unveiled its squad for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, featuring a record eight Major League Baseball players. Manager Hirokazu Ibata announced the roster on Monday, bringing back 15 members from the 2023 championship team, including stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team will aim to defend its title with deep experience and talent.