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【Oisix Niigata Albirex BC】Announcement of Re-contract Agreement with Player Kazutomo Iguchi

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Published May 13, 2026 6:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:03 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club has reached a re-contract agreement with pitcher Kazutomo Iguchi.
Iguchi expressed his gratitude and commitment to contribute to the team, utilizing his experience from Mexico.
The club, which joined the NPB Farm League in 2024, aims to be a leading player-development and "delicious" team, with Masumi Kuwata as CBO from 2026.

Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club has reached a re-contract agreement with pitcher Kazutomo Iguchi. Iguchi expressed his gratitude and commitment to contribute to the team, utilizing his experience from Mexico. The club, which joined the NPB Farm League in 2024, aims to be a leading player-development and "delicious" team, with Masumi Kuwata as CBO from 2026.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000156814.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 13, 2026

Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to re-contract with player Kazutomo Iguchi.

New Player

Kazutomo Iguchi

Position: Pitcher Date of Birth: January 07, 1994 Hometown: Kanagawa Prefecture Height/Weight: 175cm / 77kg Uniform Number: 20 Throws/Bats: Right-handed Pitcher / Right-handed Batter Career: Buso High School - Tokyo University of Agriculture Hokkaido Okhotsk - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (2016-2023) - Orix Buffaloes (2024-2025) - Oisix Niigata Albirex BC (2026) - Veracruz Eagles (2026)

Comment from Player Iguchi

I am re-joining Oisix Niigata Albirex BC once again. I won't forget my gratitude for being welcomed back to the team. I will do my best to contribute to the team, making the most of my limited experience in Mexico!

About Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club

Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club is a professional baseball team founded alongside the BC League. Since 2024, it has participated in the NPB Farm League. Oisix Ra Daichi Co., Ltd., a food delivery company, serves as the main sponsor. The club aims to be the top team for developing players in Japan and the "most delicious" baseball club in Japan. From 2026, with Masumi Kuwata as Chief Baseball Officer (CBO), the club is committed to realizing its vision of being "a strong, loved, and chosen team."

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: 人事
Dates in source: 2016 / 2023

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Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club has reached a re-contract agreement with pitcher Kazutomo Iguchi. Iguchi expressed his gratitude and commitment to contribute to the team, utilizing his experience from Mexico. The club, which joined the NPB Farm League in 2024, aims to be a leading player-development and "delicious" team, with Masumi Kuwata as CBO from 2026.

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May 13, 2026

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