On the 2nd, Softbank officially announced the departure of Seiichi Uchikawa, a 38-year-old infielder. Director Kimiyasu Kudo (57), who saw the pitcher practice at ZOZO Marine the day before Lotte 3’s back-to-back battles from 3, revealed his aching heart to Uchikawa this season. I never raised him to 1st Army this season, “Sorry I couldn’t make the time to raise him (1st Army), but this year when I raise him (1st Army) and when I lower him (2nd Army) (Coach) All we talked to each other. As a director, I thought I had to do it to the end. ” On the other hand, he said, “I regret not having had a chance personally.”

As of this day, the deadline for the team to notify the players of the next season’s departure has begun. GM Mikasa met online and said: “I have had regular discussions with him. He said he has a strong desire to challenge with other teams as he retires this year or continues to be active in other teams.” He explained how he left the group.

Director Kudo revealed that the day after the final round of the Western League, Uchikawa himself said, “I was informed that the last game on the farm was over.” “I myself have experience in various places, and I have told the players that it has been a day or a year, but I want Uchikawa to do his best,” he hoped for his success in the new world.[Yukio Urata]