Tohoku Rakuten Hayato Yuge and Ryuji Komago appointed as scouts

Tohoku Rakuten announced that pitcher Hayato Yuge and Ryuji Komago pitcher retire at the end of the 2025 season and will become amateur scouts from the 2026 season.

▼Yuge Amateur Scout Comment▼
"I have decided to retire from active play. The good times and the bad times I have been able to share with the fans are a treasure to me. From next season onwards, I will devote myself to the team as a scout."

▼Kosan Amateur Scout Comments▼
"I have decided to retire from active play. The three years I spent with Rakuten Eagles were a dream come true. I was also energized by the enthusiastic support of all the fans. Thank you very much. From now on, I will do my best to be of help to the team."

◇Signed with Chiba Lotte Marines first draft pick, Nakayama Yuto

Chiba Lotte Marines signed pitcher Yuto Nakayama today, who was the first pick in the draft development selection. number will be "126." His favorite Lotte snack is "Lady Borden."

▼Comment pitcher Nakayama▼
"I am very happy to be a member of Chiba Lotte Marines. I want to improve the quality of fastball, which I have confidence in, so that I can be registered as a controlled player as soon as possible, and become pitcher who can help the team win."

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