Seibu Lions Sosuke Genda infielder (32) signed a contract renewal at the team's office in Tokorozawa, Saitama, on April 4, at a salary of 300 million yen. （The amount is an estimate.)
Next season will be the fourth year of his five-year contract. He said the team told him, "You still have a lot to offer, and we need you to do your best, so we're counting on you next year." This season, his ninth as a professional, he played in just 104 games, with a batting average of .209, due in part to the rise of infielder whom he trains, and he failed to produce results. "I really wasn't good at hitting, so I tried a lot of different things during the season, but nothing really clicked, and it just didn't work out," he said, dejected.
Looking ahead to next season, which will mark his 10th year as a professional, he stated with confidence, "I am determined to fight for the entire year as short stop shortstop, no matter what.As the regular short stop, I want to fight hard for the required number of at-bats."
Related News
・ [Nippon-Ham] Takayuki Kato renews his contract while maintaining his current status. "I'll have to hone my control once more for next season."
・ [Orix Buffaloes] Tomoya Mori renews his contract at 400 million yen, maintaining his current amount... "I won't lose to myself" as he looks to strike back after a season that ended with just one hit
・ [Orix Buffaloes] Ryoma Nishikawa 's annual salary increases by 100 million yen to 400 million yen. Although he did not meet the required salary, he surpassed Pacific League leader Taisei Makihara with a batting average of .310. "I feel good."
・ [Yakult] Eigoro Mogi renews his contract for 70 million yen, maintaining his current status. In the second year of his two-year contract, he aims to become a regular at third base next season amid intensifying competition.
・ [Nippon-Ham] Koki Kitayama renews his contract, a significant increase from his current annual salary of 46 million yen, and aims to "sweep all titles" in his fifth year next season.
