NPB announced that umpire Takuto Kawakami, who had fallen into a coma after being struck in the head by a bat, has regained consciousness

It has been a little over half a year since the tragic accident occurred during his debut game as an umpire. According to a message from his family, although he has some lasting effects from the accident, he is able to speak and eat, and doctors have determined that he has regained consciousness. He reportedly keeps saying, “I want to return to the ballpark and resume my career as an umpire.”   submitted by   /u/aa4x1x0 [link]   [comments]

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