Hanshin infielder Wada to hang up glove

Hanshin infielder Wada to hang up glove

OSAKA, Japan - Hansin Tigers' infielder Yutaka Wada (L) leaves a press conference after announcing his retirement at the team's office in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Sept. 21. He said he will retire at the end of the current season after 17 years with the Central League club.

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