We are hosting a live talk event titled “Teach Us, [Name]” where former professional athletes share memories of their playing days, life after retirement, and their current activities. For this edition, we welcome Shugo Fujii, who played for the Yakult Swallows, Nippon-Ham Fighters, Yomiuri Giants, and Yokohama DeNA BayStars.
After retiring as a player, Fujii served as a batting practice pitcher for the Giants and a public relations officer for DeNA. He later took on roles as general manager, manager, and pitching coach for the Osaka Zero Roku Blues. This year, he began working at the company “R-Space.”
During the event, Fujii will chat with Kengo Kubo, a Nikkan Sports journalist who has covered him since his Giants days, and answer questions from the audience. The talk will be held via Zoom Webinar, so participants’ faces and voices will not be shown. This is a free special broadcast.
**Event Overview**
– **Date & Time:** Monday, May 18, 12:30 PM JST (approximately 45 minutes)
– **Speakers:** Shugo Fujii (guest) and Kengo Kubo (Nikkan Sports reporter, former Giants/DeNA beat writer)
– **Format:** Zoom Webinar (registration required; no video/audio from participants)
**Key Talk Topics**
– Current life working at R-Space
– Memories of his playing career, including winning the most wins in a season with Yakult
– The brawl with Tyrone Woods during a Chunichi Dragons game, the tears he shed on the mound in a game against the Giants, and the behind-the-scenes story of his free agency move
– His coaching experience with the Osaka Zero Roku Blues
– His passion for Harley-Davidson, love for Detective Conan, and life with his dog…
Send your questions for Fujii in advance here >>
**About Shugo Fujii**
Born May 12, 1977, in Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. Attended Imabari Nishi High School and Waseda University. Drafted second overall by Yakult in 1999. Won the most wins in 2001. Traded to Nippon-Ham in 2008, moved to the Giants via free agency in 2010, and transferred to DeNA as compensatory player in 2012. Retired after the 2014 season. Career stats: 284 games, 83 wins, 81 losses, 3.77 ERA. Left-handed pitcher and batter.
After retiring, he served as a batting practice pitcher for the Giants and a public relations officer for DeNA, then took on multiple roles with the Osaka Zero Roku Blues. Since this year, he has been working at R-Space.
In this talk, Fujii will chat with Nikkan Sports reporter Kengo Kubo, who has followed his career since his Giants days, and answer your questions. The event uses Zoom Webinar, so participants’ faces and voices will not be shown. Feel free to join!
Questions will also be accepted during the live stream. Registration is free and easy.
After the talk, please fill out a short survey (about 1 minute).