On the 13th, Lotte announced that they will hold a retirement ceremony for outfielder Katsuya Kakunaka who announced his retirement at the end of this season, after the game against Softbank Hawks on October 2nd (Zozo Marine Stadium, game starts at 6:00 PM).

The ceremony will include a screening of a special video looking back on Kakunaka's 20-year career, a speech from Kakunaka himself, and a lap ground. The key visual for Kakunaka's retirement ceremony dramatically depicts his journey as a "self-made pioneer," who rose from an independent league to NPB and became a two-time batting hitter, through a multifaceted shot. The powerfully inscribed "THE ONE AND ONLY" symbolizes his unique presence, achieved through his unwavering commitment to his own batting style, and his great achievements that will go down in the history of professional baseball.

Further details regarding the retirement ceremony will be announced on the team's official website as soon as they are decided.