On the 3rd, Lotte announced that former player Hiroyuki Kobayashi will be the new first-team pitcher coach. number will be 71. He expressed his determination through the team, saying, "First of all, I'm happy to be able to fight for win together with Manager Saburo again. I would also like to support the players so that they can take to mound with high motivation. To that end, I would like to talk to the players a lot and help them get into good condition. I will do my best to build a team that can win by playing defense."
◆Kobayashi Hiroyuki (47 years old) was born on June 4, 1978 in Saitama Prefecture. He joined the Lotte Marines as the fourth pick in the 1996 draft from Kasukabe Kyoei High School. In 2005, he recorded 12 wins (6 losses) as a starter, represented Japan in the 2006 World Baseball Classic, and in 2010 recorded 29 saves as closer, leading the team to the Japan Series championship. He then played for Hanshin Tigers and in the US, before playing for BC Shinano and Seibu, among others, before announcing his retirement in 2014. He has coached in independent leagues and with Lotte Junior teams. He has a total of 75 wins, 74 losses, 29 ERA 3.57 in 385 total appearances. He throws and bats right-handed.
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