About This Trend
阿部慎之助 is the manager of the Yomiuri Giants, a professional baseball team in Japan.
He is trending due to his first ejection as a manager during a game against the Hanshin Tigers on July 2, 2025. The ejection occurred after he protested a replay review decision that overturned an out call at home plate, allowing the Tigers to take the lead. This incident has sparked significant discussion among baseball fans and media.