【Oisix Niigata Albirex BC】Announcement of Re-contract Agreement with Player Kazutomo Iguchi
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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- 📰 Published: May 13, 2026 at 18:00
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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."
■ 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."