Orix Buffaloes Daiki Tajima pitcher (29) revealed his desire to challenge the majors in the future on March 18. The left-hander, who won seven games this season, signed for 110 million yen, an increase of 10 million yen, in Maishima, Osaka. The first time he expressed his desire to the team, he said, "I've always wanted to try out for a higher level.
He has dreamed of playing in the world championships since his middle school days, and his desire has only grown in the last two years. He will turn 30 in August next year, and emphasized, "When it comes to challenging the majors, the limit is around 35 or 36 years old. As long as there is a possibility, I'd like to believe in it." The earliest he can obtain overseas free agent rights is 2028. No specific discussions have been held regarding a request to use the posting system, and Obama, the team's general manager, explained, "As a professional baseball player, it's only natural to have dreams. I feel like I've heard that."
He joined the team as the first pick in the 2017 draft and has a total of 49 wins over eight years. "It's not like I'm going right away next year. It's best to go knowing that with these results I can make it," he said, and will first do his best as a member of Orix Buffaloes. (Nambu Shunta)
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