Congratulations to Aomori University pitcher Ryosei Koganei, the Yokohama DeNA BayStars’ fourth-round draft pick!
Pitcher Ryosei Koganei of the Aomori University Baseball Club, part of the Aomori Yamada Educational Institution, was selected by the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in the fourth round of the recent professional baseball draft!
We offer our heartfelt congratulations. What a wonderful achievement!
This historic achievement makes him the first pitcher from the Aomori University Baseball Club to be selected in the regular draft. Seeing his tireless daily training bear fruit fills all of us at Tokyo Maruichi Shoji with pride and excitement.
(Quoted image: Pitcher Koganei and the team’s scouts share bright smiles during the post-draft greeting.)
Closest to the players as they pursue their goals — our journey with Aomori University
The Aomori University Baseball Club has used sports undershirts manufactured by our company as its designated team wear for many years.
Through bitter winter cold and intense summer heat, the players chase the ball through the mud, swing their bats with determination, and keep pitching as they strive to reach new heights. We could not be prouder or happier that our undershirts are there with these student athletes, absorbing their sweat and supporting their daily training at the closest possible distance. Thank you, as always, for your continued trust.
(Our undershirts are designed to fit demanding movements, with durability and comfort in mind.)
Helping people grow and reach their potential — Coach Miura’s teaching and the players’ attitude
Players joining the Aomori University Baseball Club have a distinctive appeal: a strong desire to improve, a willingness to work hard, and an open-minded attitude.
Under Coach Miura, the club has created an environment in which players are not simply polished elite athletes, but people with room to grow who think for themselves, work hard, and develop their talents. Reading reporter Kotaro Kawanami’s coverage, we are deeply moved by a coaching philosophy that focuses closely on each individual’s strengths and encourages personal growth. It offers us much to learn in our own work of developing people and building an organization.
Koganei is one of the players who refined his strengths in that environment and opened the door to professional baseball. His achievement must also be a powerful source of hope for the younger players following in his footsteps.
- Reference: Kotaro Kawanami’s report on Coach Miura of Aomori University (external website, in Japanese): https://4years.asahi.com/article/15593931
Continuing to deliver quality that is built for sport and made to last
As a manufacturer of apparel that supports players on their journey to professional baseball, we cannot compromise on our craftsmanship.
- Functionality that does not hinder demanding athletic performance
- Durability that withstands hard training and repeated washing
- Consistent comfort and sustained quality
Delivering high-quality apparel that combines comfort and durability so athletes can focus 100% on their performance is both our responsibility and our pride.
We will continue to uphold our commitment to quality so that every athlete pursuing a dream can place their trust in us.
A final word
All of us wholeheartedly support Ryosei Koganei as he takes on the highest stage of professional baseball, and we look forward to further success for the Aomori University Baseball Club.
“Turning aspirations into reality!”
Through our manufacturing, we will continue to support people’s passion and bring smiles and happiness.
Miura, Tokyo Maruichi Shoji Co., Ltd.
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