[12/19/2018] Takayuki Terauchi to manage Tochigi Golden Braves

December 19, 2018 at 2:54 pm by Gen

The Tochigi Golden Braves of the BC League announced that they hired Takayuki Terauchi to be their new manager. Terauchi spent twelve years in the Yomiuri organization before retiring at the end of the season this year.

Tochigi also announced to additions to their staff:

• Yasushi Iihara – player/head coach
• Yoshifumi Okada – outfield/base coach

Source: Tochigi 12/19/2018

[10/31/2016] Yasushi Iihara not planning to exercise FA option

October 31, 2016 at 11:26 pm by Gen

Thirty-three-year-old Yasushi Iihara told reporters on October 30 that he does not plan on exercising his international free agent option. He was unable to celebrate the team’s pennant last year because of a left knee injury and is hoping to help the team win a championship next year.

Source: Sanspo 10/31/2016

[6/3/2016] Yasushi Iihara earns international FA option

June 3, 2016 at 7:11 pm by Gen

Yasushi Iihara earned his international FA option today with nine years of service time on the active roster.

Source: Sponichi 6/3/2016