Softbank Hawks announced on the 8th that they have signed a professional contract with pitcher Haruto Fujiwara. number will be 22.

Fujiwara expressed his enthusiasm through the team's official website, saying, "I knew from the moment my signing was decided that my third year would be crucial, so I'm glad. My strength is my straight pitch, so I want to continue doing that."

Fujiwara has pitched 27 2/3 innings in 6 games in the minor leagues, recording a record of 1 win and 1 loss with ERA of 2.28.