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Okinawa spring sports capsules
Stars and Stripes
March 5, 2025
Senior Eunha Walker takes over behind the plate for Kadena's two-time Far East D-I softball champions. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes)
Kadena Panthers
Baseball
Head coach — Frank Macias, second season.
Key performers — Ty Lujan, Jr., C-P-SS; Hajime Reed, Jr., P-SS; Wainoi Mandac, So., C; Kai Redden, So., 2B-P; Jayden Cruz, So. (transferred from E.J. King).
Outlook — Rebuilding. Nary a senior and only two juniors populate the roster. Quite a few young players, some who play off base with Japanese club teams. Plenty of pitching.
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