About This Trend
The Galabong trend refers to a Japanese baseball team's unique method of determining lineup positions, where the order is randomly decided using a lottery-style system.
According to a recent article by Sports Bull, the decision to use Galabong was made by Japanese professional baseball team SoftBank Hawks' head coach, Norifumi Tokiya, also known as "Shunsuke Saito". The article cites a news source, Yahoo! News, stating that the Hawks' manager, Koji Arai, chose to use Galabong for the All-Star Game. On July 23rd, 2025, the Hawks' manager, Kenta Kurihara, announced that they will be using Galabong to determine the lineup for the All-Star Game, which took place on July 23rd. The event has received attention from various Japanese media outlets, including Sports Bull, Nikkan Sports, and Yahoo! News. The article mentions that the decision to use Galabong is meant to be a fun and exciting experience for the players and fans.