The news revolves around the player from a famous baseball team, the Hanshin Tigers. Ishii is preparing his tactics for the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC) games and has chosen a less conventional approach by incorporating beauty serums into his routine. He believes this could give him an edge in the matches.

Baseball is extremely popular in Japan, and tactics or strategies used by players often create a buzz in the local community. Additionally, skincare is also highly valued in Japanese culture. Thus the unexpected combination of the two has stirred curiosity and conversation among fans and antis alike.

In the U.S or EU, where baseball is also a major sport, different tactics would be discussed, but the idea of a player using a beauty product as a strategy might not be as widely accepted. However, the increasing focus on sports science and holistic approaches to athlete fitness and wellbeing could see such strategies becoming more mainstream.