On the 24th, Lotte announced the signing of pitcher Sam Long.

▼ pitcher Sam Long

"I am very happy to announce that I will be joining Chiba Lotte Marines next season. I am determined to do my best every day to contribute to the team's win. I am truly looking forward to the day when I can take mound at Zozo Marine Stadium in front of some of the most passionate and dedicated fans in the world. Ganbari masu!!"

▼ Manager Saburo

"I've heard that he's pitcher with extensive major league experience, and that he has a wide breaking ball, including slider, curveball, sinker, and splitter, with four seam fastball pitcher exceeds 150 km/h as his core. slider and curveball are particularly high quality, and he's good at getting strikeouts, so I'm looking forward to seeing him. I expect he'll lead the team to win in a variety of situations."

▼ Sam Long Profile

Date of birth: July 8, 1995 (age 30)

Birthplace: California, USA

Throwing/batting: left-handed/left-handed

Position: pitcher

Height and weight: 185cm, 83kg

Alma mater: Del Campo High School - California State University, Sacramento

Career: Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals