Lotte announced on the 30th that they had notified Shogo Nakamura that they would not be offering him a contract for next season, and as a result of discussions, he would be leaving the team.

Nakamura joined Lotte as a first-round draft pick in 2014. Over a 12-year career, he appeared in 1,268 games, recording 1,058 hits, 90 Home Runs, 456 RBI, and a .248 batting average. This season, he had no opportunities to play with the first team, and in 73 games with the farm team, he recorded a .206 batting average and 16 RBI.

▼ Player Shogo Nakamura's Comment

I would not be who I am today without the support of the fans who cheered for me through good times and bad for 12 years since I joined, the team officials who supported me up to this point, the staff, my teammates, and everyone around me. I am truly grateful from the bottom of my heart. I am proud to have been able to play for The Marines. I will do my best so that I can show you all my energetic play on the ground again. Thank you so much for these 12 years.