Former Yomiuri Giants manager Abe Shinnosuke of the Japanese professional baseball league opened his..

사진 확대 Former manager of the Yomiuri Giants in the Japanese professional baseball league, Shinnosuke Abe. [Yonhap News]

Former Yomiuri Giants manager Abe Shinnosuke of the Japanese professional baseball league opened his mouth for the first time in about three months after voluntarily resigning over a domestic violence incident and apologized to the club, fans and family.

In an interview with Japanese media ‘Full Count’ on the 7th, former director Abe said of his domestic violence and arrest, “I’ve done something unprecedented. He bowed his head, saying, “I am fiercely reflecting on the club, fans, and family, leaving an indelible wound.”

Former director Abe was arrested in May for assaulting his own daughter, causing a big stir.

Former manager Abe was released immediately, but he resigned after expressing his intention to resign to the Yomiuri club in consideration of the seriousness of the matter.

Former coach Abe, who appeared in the media for the first time in about three months since his disgraceful resignation, explained the situation of the day in detail.

He admitted to the assault at the time, saying, “I grabbed my eldest daughter by the collar and pushed her down in anger while mediating a quarrel between my two daughters at a holiday dinner.”

“Since then, the handcuffs have been handcuffed in front of the family by the police who were dispatched after receiving a report of their eldest daughter who called the child counseling center,” he said. “As soon as the police officer entered the house, he felt that he had to quit the coach, and he told the club his intention to resign just before he was handcuffed.”

Abe, who officially resigned after visiting owner Toshikazu Yamaguchi shortly after his release, is currently spending time self-reflecting by refraining from outside activities.

“Apart from running, I’m constantly at home,” he said. I watch the game on TV on the day of Yomiuri’s game,” he said.

In addition, “It happened because of my weakness. Regardless of the reason, violence should never happen,” he said, admitting his fault entirely.

After the incident, he said, “I am practicing abstinence by making a promise with my eldest daughter, and I am also receiving expert counseling on anger control. I will take the time to heal the wounds I caused to my family,” he said.

He also expressed deep guilt toward the club and the coaches, who were confused by his unexpected actions.

He declined to elaborate on baseball, but he couldn’t hide his regret for the field staff who suddenly took over the baton.

Former coach Abe said, “I can’t raise my head to the rest of the coaching staff, including acting coach Hideki Hashigami, who has taken on a heavy burden due to my irresponsible behavior.”

After former coach Abe’s resignation, about 130,000 officials and fans delivered a petition to the Yomiuri club demanding his return.

Currently, former Doosan manager Lee Seung-yeop, who played with former coach Abe when he was active, is a hitting coach in the Yomiuri Giants. Coach Lee joined Yomiuri after receiving a love call from former coach Abe ahead of the 2026 season.

He said, “I sincerely appreciated the way more than 10 coaches, including coach Lee Seung-yeop, silently led the team. I feel deeply sorry that I betrayed my fans, and I will continue to support Yomiuri from the standpoint of an ordinary fan,” he added.