Softbank Hawks On March 22, Isami Nomura infielder (29) held his second contract renewal negotiations at Mizuho PayPal and signed for a salary of 52 million yen, an increase of 31 million yen. 12 Home Run, 40 RBI, 18 stolen base, all his best results in 126 games this season, his fourth year, and he has made the leap to being a candidate for the WBC's Samurai Japan. He has set his goals for next season at 20 hits and 20 stolen base. His dream for the future is to hit triple-three. I want to be that kind of player. I want to be that kind of player, but first I have to set a goal in front of me.
It was put on hold for the 16th. There was no increase, but he sat down for over 30 minutes this time, saying, "It's not just the amount, but various other things." He made requests such as, "My uniforms get torn, so please increase the number." He was satisfied with the evaluation. Next season, he will compete with Imamiya, whom he respects, for the regular position at shortstop. Last offseason, he participated in Imamiya's voluntary training, and received a "diploma" saying, "I told him what I had to say," and this offseason he will go independent and challenge his mentor. In his first year in 2022, he hit 10 home runs and stolen base 10 bases. The man who had struggled to improve braced himself, saying, "I know it won't break even." (Ando Osamu)
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