[Orix Buffaloes] Agreement reached with new foreign player Shawn Jerry. The tallest right-hander in the majors at 211 cm, the contract will be officially announced soon.

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Orix Buffaloes manager Mamoru Kishida watches over the rookie team's joint voluntary training (photographer: Shinya Iwakawa)

Orix Buffaloes On the 10th, we learned that the Giants have reached a contract agreement with Sean Jerry pitcher (28) = Giants FA = as a new foreigner. pitcher The right-hander has been on the top of the list since December 25 with the aim of strengthening his power. He is the tallest player in the majors at 211 centimeters and has plenty of buzz, and his acquisition will be officially announced soon.

The right-handed pitcher is capable of pitching both as a starter and reliever, and his weapon is a fastball that consistently exceeds 150 km/h and moves close to hitter 's hand. He has recorded seven wins in 93 games in the majors. In 2024, he pitched in a career-high 58 games. In the NPB, Rakuten Eagles 's Fan Mill (2014) is the tallest player in history at 216 cm, surpassing Moya (2019-2021) at 201 cm. A staff meeting was held on this day, marking the official start of Manager Kishida's second year. "Big Jerry" will also be a powerful asset as the team aims for its first championship in three years.

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[Orix Buffaloes] Agreement reached with new foreign player Shawn Jerry. The tallest right-hander in the majors at 211 cm, the contract will be officially announced soon.