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SoftBank hires former Orix pitcher Masafumi Hirai as pitching coach

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Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have appointed Masafumi Hirai, a former Orix reliever, as their new pitching coach. The club also revealed it is preparing a staff position for veteran batter Akira Nakamura, who is expected to retire at the end of the season. The moves are part of the team's reshaping of its coaching and front-office structure.

Why now: The announcement of new coaching staff, including a future role for retiring fan favourite Akira Nakamura, is drawing attention from Japanese baseball fans.

Masafumi HiraiSoftBank HawksOrix BuffaloesAkira Nakamura

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