[Official] Doosan, Together Again Next Year! Sudden Contract Announcement: 'Asian Quota' Pitcher Takada Re-signs for $220,000; 'Unusual Participation in Closing Camp' Shows Remarkable Passion

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The Doosan Bears will be together with Takada Takuto (24) again next season.

On the 27th, Doosan officially announced, "We have re-signed Asian Quota pitcher Takada for a total of $220,000. His top-tier performance as a relief pitcher in the second half of the league led to the re-signing."

Left-handed pitcher Takada appeared in 39 games for the Doosan Bears in the KBO League during the 2026 season, recording a 3-1 record with 8 holds and an ERA (Earned Run Average) of 3.21. In particular, he performed brilliantly, ranking first in innings pitched among relief pitchers in the second half (40 innings) and second in ERA (1.58, based on at least 30 innings).

A Doosan official explained, "Takada joined the team mid-season and produced high-level results after a short adaptation period. Since he has fully adapted to the KBO League, we expect him to show even more dominant pitching next season."

Takada stated, "I wanted to play for the Doosan Bears in 2027 as well, and I am happy to have achieved that dream. Despite poor results at the beginning of my tenure, thanks to your trust, it seems I was able to finish my first season well while contributing to the team."

Meanwhile, Takada will participate in the closing camp held in Miyazaki, Japan, which begins at the end of this month. It is unusual for a foreign player to join the closing camp. Takada vowed, "I do not know what role I will take on next year, but I believe that as a player, I must have the capacity to challenge myself as a starting pitcher. I will strengthen my body in the closing camp and show good form again next year."

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