On the 4th, Nippon-Ham announced that pitcher Koki Kitayama ‘s number will be changed from ’57’ to ’15’.
Kitayama commented through the team’s official website, “I think it’s special to be given number in the 10s in the world of professional baseball. I’m truly happy to be entrusted with such number, but at the same time, I feel that it also comes with a sense of responsibility and resolve to live up to the expectations that are placed on me. From now on, I will strive to further improve my level so that I can pitch in a way that reflects the hopes of my team and teammates even more.”
Kitayama has pitched in 14 games and 97 1/3 innings so far this season, with a record of 6 wins and 3 losses and an ERA of 1.57.
AloJapan.com