【Hochi Shimbun Co., Ltd.】 The October 28th issue of “The Men the Giants Feared” features former Taiyo Endo Kazuhiko [Sports Hochi]
The Hochi Shimbun Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 28, 2025 The October 28th issue of “Men Feared by the Giants” features former Taiyo Bay Star Kazuhiko Endo [Sports Hochi] A series of interviews with rivals who stood in the way of the Giants’ glory days A series of interviews with famous players who were rivals of the Giants, “Men Feared by the Giants.” The 10th installment, dated October 28th, features former Taiyo player Kazuhiko Endo. The ace pitcher who supported Taiyo during their slump, he won a total of 21 games against the Giants. He identified fellow Giants player Taku Egawa as a rival, and their pitching duels thrilled fans. From his feud with the Giants’ strongest foreign player, Cromartie, to his comeback from a serious injury involving a ruptured Achilles tendon, Endo recounts his joys, sorrows, anger, and happiness.
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