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プロ野球の現役最年長野手で大リーグでも活躍したロッテの井口資仁・内野手（42）が、今季限りで現役を引退する意向を固めた。NHKニュースなどが6月20日に一斉に報じた。
井口は東京都出身。東京・国学院久我山高から青学大を経て、1997年にドラフト1位でダイエー（現ソフトバンク）に入団。プロ初出場の試合で満塁ホームランを打つ鮮烈なデビューを飾り、王貞治監督のもとで長距離バッターの才能を開花。また、盗塁王を2度獲得するなど走攻守三拍子そろった選手として活躍した。
2005年からは大リーグでプレーし、同年はホワイトソックスで88年ぶりのワールドシリーズ制覇も経験。08年までフィリーズ、パドレス、フィリーズに在籍した。
09年に日本球界に復帰し、ロッテに入団した。13年には史上5人目となる日米通算2000本安打を達成した。
日本球界での通算成績は20日現在で、1885試合、打率.271、1749安打、250本塁打、1010打点、176盗塁。今季も先発で4番を打つなど開幕から1軍で活躍し、35試合出場で打率2割5分7厘、1本塁打、8打点だった。日本球界で盗塁王2回、セカンドでベストナイン3回、ゴールデン・グラブ賞に3回輝いている。
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井口資仁の勇姿
井口資仁の勇姿(01 of38)
プロ野球サンヨーオールスターゲームのファン投票で１位に選ばれた（左から）城島健司捕手、井口資仁内野手、大道典嘉外野手（福岡ドーム）\n\n撮影日2003年07月03日 (credit:時事通信社)
井口資仁の勇姿(02 of38)
撮影日2003年09月03日 (credit:時事通信社)
井口資仁の勇姿(03 of38)
一回裏ダイエー一死一塁、先制２点本塁打を放ち、笑顔でナインの祝福を受ける井口資仁（右）（福岡ドーム）\n\n撮影日2003年10月26日 (credit:時事通信社)
井口資仁の勇姿(04 of38)
プロ野球サンヨーオールスターゲームのファン投票二塁手部門で１位に選ばれ、記者会見するダイエーの井口資仁内野手（福岡ドーム）\n\n撮影日2003年07月03日 (credit:時事通信社)
井口資仁の勇姿(05 of38)
２回、二塁打を放つロッテの井口資仁＝６日、千葉・ＺＯＺＯマリンスタジアム\n\n撮影日2017年05月06日 (credit:時事通信社)
井口資仁の勇姿(06 of38)
通算２５０本塁打を達成し、ボードを手にするロッテの井口資仁＝２５日、福岡ヤフオクドーム\n\n撮影日2017年05月25日 (credit:時事通信社)
井口資仁の勇姿(07 of38)
試合前の２５０本塁打表彰式で花束を受け取ったロッテの井口資仁＝１１日、千葉・ＺＯＺＯマリンスタジアム\n\n撮影日2017年06月11日 (credit:時事通信社)
井口資仁の勇姿(08 of38)
San Diego Padres Tadahito Iguchi hits a double in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants during their MLB National League baseball game in San Francisco, California April 7, 2008. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES) (credit:Robert Galbraith / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(09 of38)
Japanese baseball player Tadahito Iguchi poses on the field at Pecto Park, after the San Diego Padres announced the signing of the infielder on a one year contract, in San Diego, December 18, 2007. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) (credit:Mike Blake / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(10 of38)
Japanese baseball player Tadahito Iguchi poses on the field at Pecto Park, after the San Diego Padres announced the signing of the infielder for a one year contract, in San Diego, December 18, 2007. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) (credit:Mike Blake / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(11 of38)
San Diego Padres general manager Kevin Towers (L) welcomes Japanese infielder Tadahito Iguchi to the San Diego Padres after signing the second baseman to a one-year deal in San Diego, December 18, 2007. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) (credit:Mike Blake / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(12 of38)
Philadelphia Phillies Pat Burrell (R) celebrates his game winning two run home run against the Florida Marlins with teammate Tadahito Iguchi (L) during the second inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 9, 2007. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES) (credit:Tim Shaffer / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(13 of38)
Philadelphia Phillies Tadahito Iguchi from Japan (R) scores the winning run past the New York Mets catcher Paul LoDuca (L) during the ninth inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania August 30, 2007. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES) (credit:Tim Shaffer / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(14 of38)
Philadelphia Phillies Tadahito Iguchi (12) from Japan celebrates his two run home run against the New York Mets with teammate Chris Coste (L) during the seventh inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 27, 2007. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES) (credit:Tim Shaffer / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(15 of38)
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Tadahito Iguchi of Japan smiles before the start of their MLB National League baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania July 28, 2007. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer (UNITED STATES) (credit:Tim Shaffer / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(16 of38)
Chicago White Sox second baseman Tadahito Iguchi (L) forces out New York Yankees baserunner Robinson Canoe at second base during the second inning of their American League baseball game in Chicago, Illinois, June 4, 2007. REUTERS/Frank Polich (UNITED STATES) (credit:Frank Polich / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(17 of38)
Chicago White Sox second baseman Tadahito Iguchi (R) of Japan high fives Toby Hall after they defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 in their American League MLB baseball game in Anaheim, California May 5, 2007. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES) (credit:Danny Moloshok / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(18 of38)
Chicago White Sox Tadahito Iguchi of Japan runs after hitting a double against the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning of their American League MLB baseball game in Anaheim, California, May 5, 2007. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES) (credit:Danny Moloshok / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(19 of38)
SAN FRANCISCO - MAY 31: Tadahito Iguchi of the San Diego Padres sits in the dugout before the game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on May 31, 2008 in San Francisco, California. The Padres defeated the Giants 5-1. (Photo by Brad Mangin/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (credit:Brad Mangin via Getty Images)
井口資仁の勇姿(20 of38)
MIAMI - MAY 4: Batter Tadahito Iguchi #10 of the San Diego Padres bats against the Florida Marlins at Dolphin Stadium May 4, 2008 in Miami, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Padres 10-3. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images) (credit:Marc Serota via Getty Images)
井口資仁の勇姿(21 of38)
MIAMI, FL - MAY 3, 2008: Tadahito Iguchi #10 of the San Diego Padres bats during the MLB game against the Florida Marlins at Dolphin Stadium on May 3, 2008 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by John Capella/Sports Imagery/Getty Images) (credit:John Capella/Sports Imagery via Getty Images)
井口資仁の勇姿(22 of38)
SAN DIEGO - APRIL 26: Tadahito Iguchi #10 of the the San Diego Padres runs on base against the Arizona Diamondbacks during their MLB game on April 26, 2008 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Donald Miralle/Getty Images) (credit:Donald Miralle via Getty Images)
井口資仁の勇姿(23 of38)
SAN DIEGO - APRIL 5: Tadahito Iguchi of the San Diego Padres prepares to hit during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park in San Diego, California on April 5, 2008. The Padres defeated the Dodgers 4-0. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (credit:Rob Leiter via Getty Images)
井口資仁の勇姿(24 of38)
Chicago White Sox second baseman Tadahito Iguchi throws out Kansas City Royals leadoff hitter David DeJesus in the first inning of their MLB game in Chicago April 17, 2006. REUTERS/Frank Polich (credit:Frank Polich / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(25 of38)
Chicago White Sox Tadahito Iguchi hits a single to right field against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning of their MLB game in Chicago April 14, 2006. REUTERS/Frank Polich (credit:Frank Polich / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(26 of38)
Chicago White Sox Tadahito Iguchi holds his World Championship ring during a ceremony before their game against the Cleveland Indians in Chicago, April 4, 2006. REUTERS/Frank Polich (credit:Frank Polich / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(27 of38)
Chicago White Sox\'s Tadahito Iguchi watches his single off of Houston Astros pitcher Andy Pettitte during the third inning of play in Game 2 of Major League Baseball\'s World Series in Chicago October 23, 2005. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (credit:Robert Galbraith / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(28 of38)
PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 22: Tadahito Iguchi of the San Diego Padres poses for a portrait during photo day at Peoria Stadium on February 22, 2008 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Rick Scuteri/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (credit:Rick Scuteri via Getty Images)
井口資仁の勇姿(29 of38)
PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 22: Tadahito Iguchi #10 of the San Diego Padres poses for a portrait during spring training on February 22, 2008 at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Jamie Squire via Getty Images)
井口資仁の勇姿(30 of38)
PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 23 Tadahito Iguchi of the Philadelphia Phillies fields during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 23, 2007. The Dodgers defeated the Phillies 5-2. (Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (credit:Rich Pilling via Getty Images)
井口資仁の勇姿(31 of38)
PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 23 Tadahito Iguchi of the Philadelphia Phillies bats during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 23, 2007. The Dodgers defeated the Phillies 5-2. (Photo by Rich Pilling/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (credit:Rich Pilling via Getty Images)
井口資仁の勇姿(32 of38)
Chicago White Sox second baseman Tadahito Iguchi, of Japan, throws out Toronto Blue Jays batter Corey Koskie at first base during the fourth inning of their American League baseball game in Chicago, August 4, 2005. Chicago won the game 5-4. REUTERS/John Gress JG/VP (credit:Reuters Photographer / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(33 of38)
Chicago White Sox\'s Tadahito Iguchi of Japan connects on a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of their American League baseball game in Chicago July 20, 2005. REUTERS/Frank Polich FJP/TC (credit:Reuters Photographer / Reuters)
井口資仁の勇姿(34 of38)
Chicago White Sox\' 2nd Baseman, Tadahito Iguchi is all smiles in the dugout after scoring a run during their Interleague game versus the Houston Astros June 10, 2007 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox would defeat the Astros 6-3. (Photo by Chuck Rydlewski/Getty Images) (credit:Chuck Rydlewski via Getty Images)
井口資仁の勇姿(35 of38)
TUCSON, AZ - FEBRUARY 26: Tadahito Iguchi poses for a portrait during the Chicago White Sox Photo Day on February 26, 2006 at Tuscon Electric Park in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) (credit:Jonathan Ferrey via Getty Images)
井口資仁の勇姿(36 of38)
ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 16: Second baseman Tadahito Iguchi #15 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates winning Game Five of the American League Championship Series 6-3 over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ending the series 4-1 on October 16, 2005 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) (credit:Jed Jacobsohn via Getty Images)
井口資仁の勇姿(37 of38)
ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 14: Tadahito Iguchi #15 of the Chicago White Sox makes a face during the seventh inning stretch of Game Three of the American League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Angels on October 14, 2005 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) (credit:Jed Jacobsohn via Getty Images)
井口資仁の勇姿(38 of38)
CHICAGO - APRIL 4: Tadahito Iguchi #15 of the Chicago White Sox bats during the game with the Cleveland Indians on April 4, 2005 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Indians 1-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) (credit:Jonathan Daniel via Getty Images)
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