Softbank Hawks Nao Higashihama pitcher After submitting his application on November 9, he has not received any official offers from other teams at this point. I'm wondering if there is a possibility that it will happen," he said. It may be a long time, but I want to wait while preparing myself.

On this day, he participated in baseball clinic in Hyogo Prefecture, mainly organized by alumni of the Asia University baseball team. He reported his current situation, including the possibility of staying with the team beyond the new year, to Softbank Hawks Hawks, who have allowed him to declare his intention to remain with the team, and added, "I am truly grateful and thankful."

His estimated annual salary this season is 150 million yen, placing him in the B-rank category, which requires either monetary or player compensation. While he only managed 4 wins (2 losses) in the first team, he showed his class in the Western League with 7 wins and 3 losses in 13 games and an ERA of 1.85. "It's really not about the money. My true desire is to pitch (in the first team), so I hope I get a good offer." He will turn 36 next June. The right-handed pitcher with 76 career wins is facing a difficult reality.