[Toru Murata to become team scout from next season] Today’s Pacific League [November 17th]
Pacific League Insight
2025.11.17(月) 19:45
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Ham Fighters’ Toru Murata will join the team’s scouting department from next season.
Toru Murata pitcher, formerly of Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and playing in the Czech League this season, has announced his retirement and will join the Scouting Department of the Team Supervisory Headquarters of Hokkaido Nippon-Ham from next season.
▼Mr. Murata commented.
I am very excited to start my new job. I am looking forward to working with baseball in a different way than I have in the past, and at the same time I am a little anxious. I am very happy to be able to do baseball until I am 40 years old, as I was fired after 3 years of being a professional. I was blessed with the people I met, and I think I was able to make it this far because of the help of the people around me. I am grateful to my family and friends for their support, to my fans, and to all the people involved. From now on, I would like to give back to the baseball world the knowledge and experience I have gained so far.”
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham releases the 2026 The Fighters Official Calendar on November 22nd
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham announced that the 2026 The Fighters official calendar will be on sale at its official online store and official stores starting Saturday, November 22nd.
The calendars are available in two types: a wall-mounted type and a tabletop type, and feature dynamic designs depicting the players in action. They also include the match schedule for next season, making them ideal for managing your match schedule.
◇ Chiba Lotte No. 5 draft pick, Hayato Fuji, holds contract press conference
Chiba Lotte held a contract press conference for pitcher Hayato Fuji (Nippon Express), who was drafted fifth overall.
▼ pitcher Fuji’s comment▼
“I’m aiming to be Rookie of the Year from my first year! I want to do my best to contribute to the team’s win and become a long-lasting player. My favorite Lotte snack is Pie no Mi.”
Orix coach Katsumi Mizumoto’s job title changed
Orix announced that coach Katsumi Mizumoto’s job title will be changed from “traveling coach” to “traveling general coach.”
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