Yoshiyuki Kamei, a professional baseball giant who announced his retirement from active duty this season, held a press conference and hit seven goodbye home runs, which is the sixth place in history. I'm glad I was able to leave my name, "he said.
39-year-old Kamei joined the giant in the fourth round of the draft from Chuo University in 2005, and has a presence for 17 years in a team with a thick player base with skillful batting and outfield defense that makes use of his strong shoulders. Demonstrated.
Kamei held a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo after announcing his retirement from active duty this season on the 21st.
Regarding the reason for deciding to retire, he raised a strain on his left leg and injured his hip joint. I decided not to do so. I decided to retire in May. "
Regarding the image of the player he was aiming for, he mentioned the late Takuya Kimura, who was in a position other than a pitcher and also served as a coach for the giant. It's not something I'm going to do. There's a place where I can shine and shine. "
Also, regarding hitting seven goodbye home runs, which is the sixth place in history, "I've been trying hard to see a great senior. Since I became a professional, I wanted to leave something, so I named it in that place. I'm glad I left it, "he said.
On top of that, he was enthusiastic about the rest of the season, saying, "I don't have much left to cry or laugh, so I can break my body, so I want to swing my bat."
At the end of the press conference, director Tatsunori Hara showed up and handed him a bouquet, saying, "I asked Kamei when I was in trouble, and I am the guardian god. I am happy to take off my uniform with brilliance." Was there.