Chiba Lotte's Chiba Lotte Marines Rikuto Yokoyama appointed as player chairman

Chiba Lotte Marines announced that pitcher Rikuto Yokoyama will become the player's association president.

▼Comment pitcher Yokoyama▼
"Honestly, I never thought the day would come when I would be given the opportunity to serve as the players' association president. I am very happy to have been entrusted with this role. As the players' association president, I will be in a position similar to that of a representative of The Marines players, so I would like to become someone who can act and speak in a way that does not bring shame to that position.

However, there are still many areas where I need to improve, so I would like to receive advice and support from Shogo Nakamura, who has worked hard as the players' association president until now, and from my seniors, to create a better environment and make the team a better place. Personally, I have a new number, and as I enter the new season as the players' association president, I would like to perform well and lead the team. I will do my best."

◇ Re-signed with Fukuoka Softbank Downs

Fukuoka Softbank is Jeter Downs It was announced that an agreement had been reached to renew the contract with the player. This season, his second year in Japan, he played in 50 games, batting .226 with 4 Home Run, 18 RBI, and an OPS of .733.

Comments from Downs
"I'm looking forward to playing in front of our fans again next year. Let's win again."

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・ [Chiba Lotte Marines] Announcement of Appointment of Player's Association Chairman
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