Nippon-Ham announced on the 14th that they have reached an agreement with infielder Rodolfo Castro. number will be '6'.

Castro commented through the team, "I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone involved with the team for giving me the opportunity to play in Japan. I am very much looking forward to playing in Japan, a country filled with passion for baseball. I will do my best to be of help to the team. The Fighters fans, let's fight together."

Acting General Manager Kida expressed his expectations, saying, "He signed with the Pirates when he was 16 and made his MLB debut in the 2021 season at the young age of 21. He was a switch hitter until the 2024 season, but has switched to right-handed hitter from the 2025 season. He plays energetically, and is aggressive and powerful, so I think he will contribute to increasing the team's scoring ability. He is a utility player who mainly plays short stop, second baseman, and third base, and has also played center fielder. He has a strong arm and speed, and is an exciting player to watch."

Castro played in 133 games at AAA last season, batting .235 with 19 Home Run, 82 RBI and 18 stolen base bases.

▼ Rodolfo Castro 's Profile

Position: infielder

Throwing/Hitting: Right/Right

number: 6

Date of birth: May 21, 1999 (age 26)

Height and weight: 183cm, 92kg

Place of birth: Dominican Republic