GgoogleJP first seen 1 d ago, last 1 d ago, peak #3

Takemaru and Giants teammates named to Samurai Japan squad

Original: 侍ジャパン

Yomiuri Giants outfielder Kazuyuki Takemaru is set for his first call-up to Samurai Japan, with teammates Shunya Morita and Shunsuke Sasaki also in line for selection, according to Sports Hochi. The three are candidates for the Asia Championship under new manager Kazushi Iguchi next month, with SoftBank's Tomoya Masaki mentioned for an additional spot.

Why now: Samurai Japan is assembling its first squad under new manager Iguchi for next month's Asia Championship, drawing attention to the newly selected players.

Kazuyuki TakemaruShunya MoritaShunsuke SasakiKazushi IguchiSamurai Japan

Open on google →

Evidence

• 巨人・竹丸和幸、侍ジャパン初選出へ 森田駿哉＆佐々木俊輔も 井口監督の初陣来月「アジアチャンピオンシップ」…ＯＡ枠にソフト正木智也 · スポーツ報知

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1285623