Miyaji, who had packed his bags at Samsung ahead of the Korea Series, ultimately departs from Japan's Hayate as well → Denies possibility of retirement: "I will continue playing baseball"

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Japanese pitcher Yura Miyaji (27), who played for the KBO League's Samsung Lions this season, has ultimately bid farewell to his former Japanese club as well.

According to a report by Japanese media outlet Chunichi Sports, Hayate Ventures Shizuoka, a team participating in the NPB Futures League Western League, announced on the 1st that 13 players would be leaving the team. Nine players, including Ishikawa Sho, who is currently undergoing rehabilitation for spinal cord infarction and was previously with the Chunichi Dragons, are retiring at their own request, while four players, including Miyaji, are departing due to contract expiration. Miyaji's name stood out.

Miyaji is a right-handed pitcher who had thrown down the gauntlet to challenge the Korean stage ahead of this season. He played a key role in the bullpen, but his final KBO League record for this season was 1 loss and 3 holds in 36 games with an ERA of 5.87. His last appearance was against the Daegu Doosan Bears on July 26, and he was removed from the first division roster the following day, on July 27. Subsequently, as Samsung made a bold move to secure a spot in the Korea Series by signing new Asian quota pitcher Satoshi Miyamori on August 7, Miyaji was placed on waivers, bringing an end to his time in Korea.

After packing up at Samsung, he returned to Hayate to continue his playing career, but with the end of the season, he received notice of contract expiration due to a failed re-signing, once again experiencing the pain of being released.

Standing at a crossroads for his playing career, he drew a clear line against the possibility of retirement. On the 2nd, the day after the departure announcement, Miyaji shared his thoughts on his SNS, stating, "As per the team's announcement, I have left Hayate Ventures Shizuoka," and added, "I sincerely thank the team officials who welcomed me back even during the season, as well as the fans who have always sent their warm support."

Miyaji continued, "Being able to play baseball in Shizuoka and meeting all of you was a happiness. While my future whereabouts are still undecided, I will continue playing baseball," and firmly expressed his determination to extend his active career by saying, "I will work hard so that I can share good news with you, so please continue to support me."

In this context, Miyaji has not forgotten his affection for his former team, Samsung, even after leaving. Currently, Samsung has secured a victory in the playoffs against the KIA Tigers and is preparing for the Korea Series showdown with the KT Wiz. Through SNS, Miyaji has been sharing news of Samsung's playoff win and continuing to offer unwavering support to his former teammates competing in the postseason.

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