On the 17th, Rakuten Eagles uploaded a 17-minute 45-second video to the team's official YouTube channel expressing gratitude and support for pitcher Takahiro Norimoto has decided to transfer to The Giants as a free agent.
The article is titled "BIG THANKS Takahiro Norimoto Norimoto's decision in his 14th year," and looks back on Rakuten Eagles, along with his comments.
At the end, a video of Norimoto himself was played, in which he said, "Now that I have decided to leave The Eagles, I would like to work hard and achieve results with a new team. You have been pushing me forward for 13 years, so I would like to show you all how well I am doing and become a source of energy for you all. I would be happy if you continue to support Takahiro Norimoto. I look forward to your continued support."
In his first year as a pro in 2013, he won 15 games and was named Rookie of the Year, contributing to the team's Japan championship. He has achieved double-digit win eight times in total, including six consecutive years of double-digit win since his first year. From his second year in 2014, he has pitched 180 or more inning for five consecutive years and strike out for four consecutive years. He has won the most strike out title for five consecutive years, and in 2017 he set a new professional baseball record strike out in eight consecutive games.
In 2014 and 2015, he pitched at full speed as a relief pitcher, and in 2014 he won the title for most saves with 32 saves. In total, he has 120 wins, 99 losses, and 48 saves in 373 appearances. With the memories of his 13 years of struggling in Tohoku in his heart, he begins a new challenge with The Giants.
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