On the 9th, Lotte announced that pitcher Chariel Radney has signed a development contract with the team. He is 183 cm tall, weighs 90 kg, and will wear the uniform number 139.
The 20-year-old left-hander is from the Dominican Republic. Last season, he played for the Rays' Dominican Academy DSL (Dominican Summer League), pitching seven times with no wins or losses and ERA of 6.94.
Radney commented through the team, "I am truly happy and honored to be a part of Chiba Lotte Marines. I am grateful to the team for giving me this opportunity. I will always give 100% to live up to the expectations of everyone on the team who has placed their trust in me, and I will do my best to contribute to the team's win."
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