It has been decided that Seibu manager Nishiguchi Fumiya (西口 文也) will continue managing the team next season, making it his third year in the role. The announcement was made after the Nippon-Ham game at Belluna Dome.
It was announced in an interview after the Nippon-Ham game at Belluna Dome that Seibu manager Nishiguchi Fumiya (西口 文也) will continue managing the team next season.
The announcement was made by team president Okumura Tsuyoshi (奥村 剛), who requested that Nishiguchi continue next season, and the request was accepted.
The team improved from fifth last season to second this season with 79 wins, 60 losses and 4 ties, advancing to the Climax Series for the first time in 4 years.
Next season will be Nishiguchi's third year in the role.