[Oisix Niigata Albirex BC] Announcement of Adam Walker's Departure

Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club announces that Adam Walker will depart the team effective July 6, 2026, due to an overseas transfer.

It has been decided that he will continue his playing career with the Rakuten Monkeys, a professional baseball team in Taiwan.

Comment from Adam Walker

<English>

I want to thank everyone in the Albirex organization. My teammates, coaches, and staff have made this year an amazing experience. From spring camp to opening day to now, we have been working hard together.

Next, I want to thank all of Niigata for the amazing support. Rain or sunshine, hot or cold, you showed up to support this team. That means a lot to us. I hope I was able to provide fun moments and bring a smile to your face.

From now on, I will be leaving. But, please continue cheering loudly and supporting this amazing team. I will now be supporting Albirex from Taiwan.

Always GATAHOOO!

<Japanese Translation>

I want to thank everyone involved in the Oisix Niigata Albirex BC organization.

Thanks to my teammates, coaches, and staff, this year has been a wonderful experience. From spring training camp to opening day and up to now, we have all worked hard together.

And I want to thank all the supporters who have given us amazing support.

Rain or shine, hot or cold, you came to the stadium to support this team. That is a great encouragement to us. I hope I was able to create fun moments and bring smiles to your faces.

I will be leaving here now. But please continue to come to the stadium, cheer loudly for the team, and keep supporting this wonderful team.

From now on, I will be cheering for Oisix Niigata Albirex BC from Taiwan.

Always Gatahooo!

Profile

Name: Adam Walker

Date of Birth: October 18, 1991

Place of Birth: United States of America

Height/Weight: 196cm / 104kg

Uniform Number: 42

Position: Outfielder

Bats/Throws: Right/Right

Career: Jacksonville University – MiLB – Yomiuri Giants (2022-2023) – Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks (2024) – Kanagawa Future Dreams (2025) – Oisix Niigata Albirex BC (2026-)

About Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club

Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club is a professional baseball team founded with the establishment of the BC League. Since 2024, they have participated in the NPB Farm League. Oisix Co., Ltd., a food delivery company, serves as the main sponsor, aiming to be the club where players grow the most and the most "delicious" club in Japan. In 2026, they welcomed Masumi Kuwata as CBO (Chief Baseball Officer) and are working towards realizing a "strong, beloved, and chosen club."