Orix announced on the 21st that Anderson Espinoza pitcher left Japan on the 20th to return home. In his second year in Japan, he was one of the starters this season, going 5-8 in 23 games with a ERA 2.98 record. The right-hander is known as a Japanophile and will remain with the team next season.
Espinoza left a comment through the team, saying, "Thank you so much to all the fans who supported me all year. Thanks to you, I was able to maintain my motivation this season. Thank you so much to all the team staff, everyone who gave me various advice, and everyone who helped me stay in good health. Thank you also to all the interpreters who supported me all year. Thank you so much to all my teammates for always being good friends. I will really miss not being able to see you during the off-season. I look forward to seeing all Orix fans again next year! I am so grateful!" Her comments were filled with love for the team.
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