Samsung's Departing Miyaji's Honest Confession: "I May Not Have Helped the Team Much, But I Will Cheer for Their Championship"

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Yura Miyaji (27), a right-handed Japanese Asian quota pitcher leaving the Samsung Lions, bid farewell to fans and teammates.

The Samsung Lions' official YouTube channel released a video titled "Thank you, No.15 Miyaji" on the 8th. In the video, Miyaji shared his reflections and gratitude before the team. At this event, he received a commemorative uniform signed by the players.

Miyaji said, "I was very happy to play baseball in this team," adding, "Although I may not have contributed much to the team's strength, I will continue playing baseball after returning to Japan and strive to grow every day." He further stated, "I want to see the Samsung Lions I was part of win the championship, so I will continue cheering for them in the future," expressing his hopes for the team's success.

In an interview reflecting on his time in Korea, Miyaji recalled, "There were many concerns and parts that didn't go well, but standing on the mound and pitching in front of fans was truly a precious experience." He highlighted the moment he recorded a strikeout against NC as particularly memorable, noting, "I usually don't shout from the mound, but I found myself cheering without realizing it." He also expressed gratitude to all teammates who always approached him warmly.

Finally, addressing fans, Miyaji said, "Although I couldn't show you my performances on the mound until the end, your cheering voices were a great source of strength," and added, "I will continue playing baseball in Japan, so I would be happy if even a small part of me remains in your memories." He left with a warm final message.

Meanwhile, Miyaji is leaving the team after going through the waiver process. Satoshi Miyamori (28), a right-handed pitcher from the Rakuten Golden Eagles, will wear the Samsung uniform in his place.

Miyaji's final statistics for this season include 36 games with no wins, one loss, three holds, and an ERA of 5.87. His last appearance was on July 26 against the Doosan Bears, and he was removed from the first-division roster on July 27. Attention is focused on how Samsung's latest roster change, announced as part of their mound restructuring, might bring a turnaround in the fierce standings race.

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