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, Jeter Downs The team announced that they have reached an agreement to re-sign the player. In his second year in Japan this season, 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 the appointment of the players' association chairman
・ [Fukuoka Softbank] Regarding the re-signing of Jeter Downs