| Masuda Ends Speculation, Will Retire Friday, September 13th , 1974 Kitahachi Masuda said at age 42, it's time to walk away from baseball.
At the end of the season, the Kinboshi Kites third baseman has announced he will retire.
"It's the right decision for my family and I at this point," he said.
Lifetime Masuda has played in 1983 games, batted .252 with 205 home runs and 1627 base hits. | | |