"I took a complete break this year, but I'm really grateful and happy that they approached me and signed me even under those circumstances."

A press conference for Tsuyoshi Yamazaki, who signed a contract as a development player with the Lotte Marines, was held on the 10th at Zozo Marine Stadium. number was decided to be "138."

Yamazaki had surgery on his left knee this season while with Rakuten Eagles, so he was unable to play in the first or second division. Regarding his current condition, he explained, "I'm able to move around to a certain extent, and I've been signed in a way that allows me to play next season. Everything is going well."

He also has a track record of playing in 117 games in 2011 while with Rakuten Eagles. "First of all, I think my first priority is to fully recover from my injury and earn a spot on the team, but just because I've recovered doesn't mean I'll be on the team. I want to make a strong impression, and being able to play second base and shortstop is a strength, so I want to make that impression."

When asked what is necessary to become a registered player, he enthusiastically said, "I think the most important thing is to show everything I can and make the team want to use me, so that's it."