On the 9th, the Chiba Lotte Marines announced that they have signed pitcher Chariel Radney to a development contract. He is 183 cm tall and weighs 90 kg, and his uniform number will be 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 welcomed as a member 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 at 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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