Softbank Hawks On the 27th, Akira Nakamura infielder, who is retiring at the end of this season, announced that his book, *Always Win*, will go on sale on August 5.
The veteran, who held a retirement press conference on the 3rd after 19 years as a professional, recounts his thoughts from when he first started playing baseball, through his time at Teikyo High School, and after turning professional.
The price is 1,980 yen, and all royalties will be donated to the Fukuoka City Children's Hospital.
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