Orix On April 22, the National League Baseball Association announced that it had signed Atsuya Kogita pitcher as a developmental player for the upcoming season.
Ogida visited the players' dormitory in Konohana Ward, Osaka City, and signed a contract for an annual salary of 23 million yen, a 7 million yen decrease from this season (estimated amount). "I'm confident I can do it. I'm ready to vent my frustration at not being able to do anything these past two years and make a comeback," he vowed. Although he will not be able to make it in time for the start of next season due to rehabilitation, he said, "I'm trying to get my body in shape so I can compete, with the aim of being registered as a regular player by July. My body has changed, and I'm confident I can throw the ball better. I'm having fun with my rehabilitation." He is now able to play catch for about 40 meters, and will start anew wearing number 120 jersey.
Related News
Orix】Yuki Udagawa, Atsuya Kogita, Reiji Higashiyama, and Kosei Osato were notified that they are out of the lineup... All will be offered developmental contracts.
Orix】Atsuya Kogita will have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, following in the footsteps of Yoshida and Udagawa... The team is pushing for a full recovery.
Orix】Atsuya Kogita will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow......the third player on the team this season following Kosei Yoshida and Yuki Udagawa
Orix] Atsuya Kogita will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in the near future. "I hope to see myself pitching in the first team"... Shumpeita Yamashita will be out temporarily due to a back condition caused by a growth spurt.
... [Orix] right elbow Tommy John surgery's Yuki Udagawa and will not sign a controlling contract for next season "so that I can do my pitch in the spring.
