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Shinnosuke Abe resigns as manager of the Yomiuri Giants after being arrested for allegedly assaulting his daughter.
This shocking incident raises questions about the impact on the team and Abe's legacy.
The 47-year-old Abe, who was released after his arrest, announced his resignation at a press conference, expressing remorse for the turmoil surrounding his family matters. According to reports, Abe allegedly grabbed his 18-year-old daughter by the collar and threw her to the ground while intervening in a fight between her and her younger sister at their Tokyo home on Monday.
After seeking advice from the AI app ChatGPT, the daughter contacted a child guidance center, which subsequently reported the incident to the police. The police arrived hours later, leading to Abe's apprehension, which left his daughter in tears. Despite the turmoil, she stated that she was not injured and that she and her father have reconciled.
Abe, a former star player who led the Central League in batting average and RBIs in 2012, reached 2,000 career hits before retiring in 2019 and taking over as manager in 2024. Following his resignation, offensive chief coach Hideki Hashigami steps in as acting manager for the Giants.
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