Hanshin Toriya announced the withdrawal from the season only, August 31 15:59
Takashi Toriya, a professional baseball player, has announced that he will leave Hanshin only for this season.
Toriya responded to reports from the news media before the match with the giant at the Koshien Stadium on the 31st night.
In this, Mr. Toriya said, “It will be the last time to wear a uniform at the Tigers,” and he announced that he will leave Hanshin only for this season.