Katsuya Kakunaka

Lotte Marines' Katsuya Kakunaka who is retiring at the end of this season, posted a smiling message saying, "I told my wife I'm retiring..." His post elicited comments like, "He looks so refreshed!" and "He looks so relieved!" - パ・リーグ.com

Kataoka says of Lotte's Kakunaka, who retired from active play, "When I see him running at full speed, I feel like he could still play..." - パ・リーグ.com

[Lotte] Katsuya Kakunaka, who announced his retirement, held a press conference and said he was "nothing but grateful" to the independent league that kept his baseball career going - パ・リーグ.com

Katsuya Kakunaka’s retirement from professional baseball is confirmed at the end of the season

[Lotte] Katsuya Kakunaka Kakunaka, a two-time batting hitter who announced his retirement at the end of this season, experienced an embarrassing struck out that made him feel he had reached his limit - パ・リーグ.com

[Lotte] Katsuya Kakunaka, in his 20th year, will retire at the end of this season. He may announce his decision himself today... First batting hitter from an independent league - パ・リーグ.com

[Farm Team] Chiba Lotte Marines takes the lead in the first inning with a 3-run Katsuya Kakunaka and holds on for win - パ・リーグ.com

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