Nippon-Ham pitcher Hiromi Ito (28) spoke on the 23rd regarding a potential move to the Major Leagues via the posting system, which he is considering as early as this offseason. Speaking to the press at Es Con Field, he revealed he is still carefully weighing the major life decision, stating, 'To be honest, I haven't reached a conclusion yet on what I personally want to do. I want to think it through until the very last minute. First, I need to refine what my own intentions are, as I have many different feelings either way. I want to choose the path that I won't regret in the end. It's about fifty-fifty; I'm agonizing over this more than anything else in my life.'

The team is leaning toward permitting the posting process, and discussions are expected to take place within this month. As a Hokkaido native who joined Nippon-Ham as a first-round draft pick, Ito himself feels a deep sense of gratitude toward the club and has a strong desire to win the league championship. On the other hand, he also aspires to play at the world's highest level. The application period runs from November 1st to December 15th. The ace will reach a conclusion without regrets after careful deliberation.