The retirement ceremony for Rakuten and Takero Okajima outfielder, who announced their retirement at the end of this season, was held after the Seibu game (Rakuten Mobile) on March 4. In the bouquet presentation, Rakuten ・ Takahiro Norimoto pitcher, Seibu ・ Ginjiro Sumitani catcher appeared as representatives of both teams. They and Ambassador Ginji shed tears as they hugged each other, and when Matsui Kato made a surprise appearance, they involuntarily looked down and cried. Finally, when his family appeared at ground, he smiled a little and hugged his children. mound After taking a commemorative photo with the players and staff in the vicinity, he flew in the air seven times with the players. He then made a lap around ground and said a final hello to the crowd. He left ground with a refreshed look on his face.
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