Susumu Obata

Susumu Obata is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan. He is known for his long-standing friendship and close association with the legendary baseball star Shigeo Nagashima, having served as his exclusive public relations representative and maintaining a personal relationship for nearly five decades. Recently, he was in the news for sharing heartfelt memories and reflections on his time with Nagashima during a tea gathering before the Olympic qualifiers.