Giant Shinnosuke Abe retires to talk about “I like baseball more than anyone” September 25, 16:46

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Shinnosuke Abe, a professional baseball giant who achieved a total of 400 home runs and 2000 hits and retired from this season only, said, “I like baseball more than anyone and I have fans support. I was able to play for years, "thanked my fans.

On the 25th, Abe attended a retirement press conference at a hotel in Tokyo and said at the beginning, “It was a sudden thing and surprised you.

On the 24th night Hanshin game immediately after the retirement was revealed, looking back on the fact that the giants and Hanshin who visited the Koshien Stadium and their fans called their names, “Hear everyone's Shinnosuke Call” I was really impressed. "

And as for the background of the decision to retire, “I had the opportunity to talk with Director Hara on the 22nd of this month when the Yakult match was held, I was thinking more than thinking about my future by hearing the director's intentions I was convinced there, "he clarified in the discussion with Director Hara.

“Since Sakamoto became the captain and was able to win the championship, I also got the load, so there was a decision,” says Hayato Sakamoto, who won the first league title after taking over the captain from Abe. Growing up as a leader was another reason why I decided to retire.

Also, as for the one shot that left an impression in the active life, I raised the 2000th hit in total and the No. 400 home run marked this season. “I think there are many people who hit 2000 hits, but I am slow. “I think it ’s very valuable because it ’s the least hitting infield,” he joked.

On top of that, “I like baseball more than anyone. There were some good things, but there was support from the fans who supported me, and I thought I was able to continue working for 19 years.” I expressed gratitude to the fans.

Finally, a handful of flowers were handed over by giant players such as Sakamoto, who visited the press conference, and Yoshiyuki Kamei, a junior student, and concluded the conference with a smile.