Masataka Nashida discharged "Aiming to return to the field" New Corona Infection May 20, 17:43
Masataka Nashida (66), a professional baseball commentator who was hospitalized and hospitalized after being infected with the new coronavirus, left the hospital on the 20th and said, “I'm looking forward to the start of professional baseball and the return of cheers to the stadium. I am aiming to come back ".
Mr. Nashida was diagnosed with severe pneumonia at the end of March and was admitted to a hospital in Osaka prefecture, where he was confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.
At first, I had difficulty breathing, so I had to go to the intensive care unit and put on a ventilator, but then my condition improved and I moved to the general ward on the 17th of last month to receive treatment.
According to the office to which he belongs, Mr. Nashida was discharged from the hospital on the 20th because he was negative in two tests in the beginning of this month and recovered his physical strength.
Mr. Nashida said, “I am worried about professional baseball players and fans all through the office. My warm cheers and presence are pushing my back for an early return. We are aiming to return to the scene while looking forward to the cheers returning to the stadium with the opening of professional baseball. I would like to do it. "
Mr. Nita is 66 years old. He played an active role as a strong shoulder catcher at Kintetsu in professional baseball, and after retirement he served as director at Kintetsu, Nippon Ham, and Rakuten. Currently I am working as a professional baseball commentator for NHK.
Rakuten Miki Director "I'm happy"
Director Miki Hajime, who will be conducting Rakuten this year as director Nashida, said that Mr. Nita was discharged from the hospital. I am looking forward to seeing you in good spirits because I am a senior that I received. "
Miki fought in the same team for one year as a player and three years as a coach when Mr. Nita was the director of Nippon-Ham.