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Shinnosuke Abe resigned as head coach of the Yomiuri Giants on Tuesday after being arrested for an alleged domestic violence incident involving his 15-year-old daughter. The 47-year-old baseball legend had led the team to a Central League title in 2024.
Yomiuri Giants manager Abe resigned on May 25 after being arrested by Tokyo police on assault charges, the club confirmed. He stepped down to take responsibility and avoid impacting the team, while police continue investigating.
Shinnosuke Abe, coach of the Japanese professional baseball team Yomiuri Giants, was arrested Monday on charges of assaulting his daughter. The arrest has stunned Japan, given Abe's high profile in sports. The team has not yet commented.
Shinji Abe, head coach of the Yomiuri Giants, was arrested on May 25, 2026, for assault, according to Kyodo News. The arrest has rocked the sports world, with police still investigating the incident, while the team has yet to comment.
