Softbank Hawks Kenta Imamiya infielder held contract renewal negotiations at the team's office in Mizuho PayPal on June 6, and signed for an annual salary of 200 million yen, down 100 million yen (amount estimated). In his 16th professional season, he was plagued by repeated breakdowns and finished with a .205 batting average, 2 and 12 in 46 appearances. After the end of the season, he met with manager Kokubo and was informed to prepare to defend all positions after competing with who had a breakout season this year for the regular position of the base hitters. Home Run RBI infield Isami Nomura infielder
"I need to achieve some impressive results (starting with the pre-season games)," said the 34-year-old veteran, grimly preparing to set a new professional baseball record by starting starting line-up shortstop for 14 consecutive seasons. Regarding his rival Nomura, he said, "He's a really attractive player with a lot of punch, fast feet, and a strong arm. There's no one short stop who's hit 20 Home Run as a Pacific League. Others include (former Seibu Lions Lions player) Hiroyuki Nakajima and (former Seibu Lions Lions player) Kazuo Matsui. He has that kind of potential. I don't think it's easy to beat him. If I win, my career as a player will be extended." This season, he achieved the first-ever record of 100 Home Run and 400 sacrifice bunt. Next season will be a crucial one for this legendary short stop, who has supported winning teams for many years.
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