Seibu Takumi Kuriyama outfielder has decided to retire at the end of next season.
He joined Seibu in the fourth round of the 2001 draft and became a regular player in 2007. He contributed to the Lions' championship in 2008, and produced a large number hit with his sharp swing from the left batting box and exceptional contact ability. In 2021, he became the first homegrown Seibu player to reach 2,000 hit. After appearing in 117 games that year, his playing opportunities have decreased year by year, and this season he has only appeared in 11 games. It is unusual for him to announce his retirement one year before his retirement date. "Mr. Leo," who recorded a total of 2,150 hit throughout his entire career with The Lions, will hang up his bat in his 25th season.
◆Takumi Kuriyama (born September 3, 1983 in Hyogo Prefecture. 42 years old.) He joined Seibu in the fourth round of the 2001 draft from Ikuei High School. His first appearance was on September 24, 2004, against the Kintetsu Buffaloes. In 2021, he achieved 2,000 hit. He has been selected as a Best Nine player four times and won the Golden Glove Award once. Up until this season, his stats are 2,312 games played, 2,150 hit, 128 Home Run, 3,000 bases, 914 RBI, and 1,051 Walk. His career batting average is .277. He is 177 cm tall and weighs 85 kg. He throws right and bats left.
Related News
・ [Seibu] Tatsuya Imai and Mitsunari Takahashi, both of whom are trying to make it into the majors, made their "last appearance" at home. "I was happy to be able to pitch in front of The Lions fans one last time."
・ [Seibu] Mitsunari Takahashi's last appearance at home as he tries to challenge the majors: "It's a scene that will remain in my heart and that I will never forget."
・ [Seibu] Tatsuya Imai, who is challenging the majors this offseason, declares his determination to the Lions: "I want to become a player that fans can be proud of."
・ [Seibu] Both legends, Takeya Nakamura and Takumi Kuriyama, intend to continue playing... The team also considers them necessary players.
・ [Seibu] Takumi Kuriyama becomes the 64th professional baseball to reach 3,000 career bases
