[Seibu] Both legends, Takeya Nakamura and Takumi Kuriyama, intend to continue playing... The team also considers them necessary players.

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2025.9.27(土) 04:00

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Seibu Takeya Nakamura infielder (42) and (42) have expressed their intention to continue working next season, it was learned by the 26th. The team has determined that they are necessary assets for next season, and discussions are underway. Both veterans have supported the team for a long time, and next season will mark their 25th year. Takumi Kuriyama outfielder

Tsuyoshi Nakamura started the season with the first team, batting in place walk-off doble on April 27 against Orix (Verna D). He showed his competitive spirit, but his batting average was only .204, 3 Home Run and 10 RBI in 44 games, and he was removed from the roster on July 7. He has 19 left to reach a total of 500 Home Run.

Kuriyama, who became the team's first home-grown player to reach 2,000 career hit in 2021, was promoted this season on April 19, but he has not produced results with a batting average of .87, 0 Home Run, and 0 RBI in 11 games, and has been relegated to the second team since May 18. The achievements and experience of both players are highly regarded by the team, and both are playing in second-team games with an eye on next season.

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[Seibu] Both legends, Takeya Nakamura and Takumi Kuriyama, intend to continue playing... The team also considers them necessary players.