Seibu Lions Lions pitcher Masaya Kuroda (21) attended the club office in Tokorozawa, Saitama on the 3rd to renew his contract, signing a new contract for an annual salary of 7.3 million yen, an increase of 1 million yen (estimated amount).

This season, his fourth year as a pro, he was selected for the first time as a member of the first-string spring training team, pitching in eight games, including his first appearance as a pro, and even pitching across innings. However, he said firmly, "I'm no longer satisfied at all. I feel frustrated."

He said that the team has expressed their expectations for him to become part of the winning lineup in the future, and he vowed strongly, "Next year, Taira will return to the starting lineup, and the loss of an indispensable player in the back line will be an opportunity for us young players.I will try to think about how to break into the winning lineup, be conscious of it, and work hard in practice with a sense of responsibility."