Orix Seiya Yokoyama infielder held contract negotiations in Kochi City, his fall training camp, and signed for 6.5 million yen per year, down 500,000 yen. He was drafted first overall in the 2011 draft by Ueda Nishi, and in his second year, he went 2 games without a . He improved in the second half of the season and gained valuable experience with a .271 batting average, 2 and 35 in 96 games. hit Western League Home Run RBI
"I didn't get many numbers, but I made it a year that will lead to next season," he concluded. In particular, when it came to batting, he said, "I was able to get a grasp on a lot of things in the second half of the season. It's a matter of feeling, but I'm glad I was able to express that in the game."
Kurebayashi plays shortstop, his preferred position, while Mune and Hirooka are at third base. Nevertheless, he boldly issues a challenge, saying, "My salary has been reduced, so I'm feeling a bit frustrated, but next year I'm determined to get a regular spot. I think this is a crucial year, so I want to go all out with a strong mindset."
Ho Naito infielder signed for 5.5 million yen, down 500,000 yen, and Ryoma Ikeda outfielder signed for 7 million yen, down 1 million yen (both amounts are estimates).
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