On the 25th, Softbank Hawks infielder Taisei Makihara attended contract renewal negotiations at the team office at Mizuho PayPay Dome, signing a contract for an annual salary of 150 million yen, an increase of 50 million yen, plus performance-based pay. Next season will be the third year of a three-year contract. While his annual salary is variable, it is not expected to fluctuate dramatically. "That's the scary thing about multi-year contracts, isn't it? I feel like I won't get a (significant) increase unless I work hard next year," he said with a wry smile.
This season, he was the first player from a developmental player to lead hitter with a .340 batting average. Pacific League He was the only player to hit .300 hitter. outfield He also won the Best Nine and Golden Glove awards at second base while also doing well. Although the amount of money he received was not as much as the other players on the team, he said, "I still have to work hard. （I just want to surpass this year's performance (next season)," he said.
He also advised the team, "I feel like the amount of practice the young players are getting is decreasing. Maybe they could do a little more." While development methods that utilize technology and data are advancing, he said, "I myself have always worked hard to the point where I feel confident that I can beat anyone. With that foundation, plus the added skills and data, I think the results will finally come." Development players are also participating in his own training this offseason. "Rather than telling them, it's more about the amount of practice. I hope they realize that even if they win a title, they still have to work this hard," he declared.
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