Head coach Hideki Kuriyama (right) and ace Shohei Otani announced the first roster of 12 players in the classic game.

(Reuters)

[Reporter Gong Naiyu/Comprehensive Report] The Samurai team announced the first roster of 12 players in the classic game yesterday. Hideki Kuriyama and Shohei Otani attended the same frame.

Putting on the national team jersey that had been worn for eight years, Otani declared domineeringly, "Since playing baseball, I have never thought of ranking other than the first place. The goal is to be the champion."

The Japanese team took the lead in announcing the 12 players including Ohtani and Darbi Shuyu. Hideki Kuriyama laughed and said that someone asked him to quickly select players to make a poster. Players who want to master the situation.”

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Although the outside world believes that having his mentor Kuriyama as the supervisor will be beneficial to recruiting him, Otani admitted that no matter who brings him, he will maintain a positive attitude towards the classic game, but Kuriyama knows himself best, and it is indeed easier to make a decision.

After facing the question, Otani deliberately said arrogantly that he did not particularly feel Kuriyama's love, but then emphasized: "Just kidding, he is really a supervisor who talks to everyone."

It has been 8 years since he participated in the international competition last time. Otani has become an international superstar, but he is still very humble. He said frankly that he chose No. 16 to let his seniors choose a better number. Self-introduction begins."