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Referee Takuto Kawakami Unconscious After Serious Accident

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Adam Moha

01 May 2026 1 Min

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Referee Takuto Kawakami remains unconscious two weeks after being hit by a flying bat, keeping Japanese professional baseball on edge.

Referee Takuto Kawakami Unconscious After Serious Accident
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Referee still unconscious! Serious accident keeps Japan on tenterhooks

Update on Referee's Condition

A serious accident has Japanese professional baseball on tenterhooks. Two weeks after being struck on the head by a flying bat, referee Takuto Kawakami remains unconscious in hospital.

Confirmation from NPB

The Nippon Professional Baseball Organisation (NPB) confirmed this to local media.

  • Takuto Kawakami was struck on the head by a flying bat two weeks ago.
  • The referee remains unconscious in hospital.
  • The NPB confirmed the update to local media.
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Ongoing Concern

The incident has kept Japanese professional baseball on tenterhooks, with fans and players alike concerned about Kawakami's condition.

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