Umpire Kakuto Kawakami, who was in critical condition after being hit in the head by a bat during a game, has regained consciousness

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Umpire Kawakami, hit directly in the head by a bat, regains consciousness and says "I want to return and umpire" during treatment and rehab; family reports on condition (Sponichi Annex) - Yahoo! News
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On the 16th, the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) organization provided a progress report from the family regarding umpire Kakuto Kawakami (30), who underwent emergency surgery after sustaining a head injury while serving as a home plate umpire during the Yakult vs. DeNA game held at Jingu Stadium on April 16. 【Includes Photos】
Umpire Kakuto Kawakami, who was hit in the head by Jose Osuna's bat during the Yakult vs. Yokohama game at Meiji Jingu Stadium on April 16 and had not regained consciousness.
It is reported that he has now regained consciousness and is at a level where he can converse and eat.
He is reportedly telling those visiting him in the hospital that he wants to return to the field and resume his duties as an umpire ㅠㅠ