SportsRetiring Lotte player Katsuya Kakinaka thanks independent league

Katsuya Kakinaka, who has announced his retirement at the end of this season, held a news conference after Lotte’s game on the night of the 20th. He enjoyed a long career with the club and became the first player from an independent league to win the batting title. Kakinaka expressed his gratitude to the independent league, saying it made his career possible. He also vowed to fight hard through the very end.

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NNHK News★★☆☆☆2026-07-20 14:17Original