It was revealed on the 8th that Orix Buffaloes have agreed to a contract with former Rays infielder Bob Seymour (27) as their new foreign player. Aiming to strengthen their offensive power, the team has listed the large infielder, who hit 30 Home Run in AAA this season, at the top of their list. Negotiations for the acquisition have been ongoing since November, and an official announcement is expected in the near future.
The team's 100 Home Run this season ranks third in the league, the same as standings. Aiming for their first championship in three years, they were looking for a player with the potential to hit a long ball. Seymour is first baseman right-handed pitcher left-handed hitter, and is known for his impressive swing speed and distance. He made his major league debut in August of this year, hitting one Home Run in 26 games.
This reinforcement is focused on Home Run, and Seymour is expected to hit over 30 home runs. Peña, the team's foreign player, hit 32 Home Run in 2014. Looking at players in their first year in Japan, the last was Ortiz (33) in 2003. He's young at 27 years old, and his size of 190 cm and 113 kg is appealing. He's an exciting addition to the team.
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