The Seibu Lions are a professional baseball team based in Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan. They are a member of the Pacific League, one of the two leagues that make up Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in Japan. The team was established in 1950 and has gone through several name changes and ownerships, originally known as the Nishitetsu Lions. The Lions have a notable history, having won multiple Japan Series championships and developed several prominent players who have gone on to achieve success both in Japan and internationally. They play their home games at the Seibu Prince Dome, which is characterized by its retractable roof, allowing for games to be played in various weather conditions. The team’s colors are typically associated with a lion emblem, representing strength and competitiveness in the sport of baseball.
Tsuyoshi Shinjo, manager of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, proposes relocating the Seibu Lions from Saitama to Nagoya, potentially reshaping Japanese baseball. Shinjo envisions a vibrant baseball scene in Nagoya, currently…