Softbank Hawks announced on the 23rd that they have signed a professional contract with pitcher Alexander Armenta. number will be '34'.
Almenta is a left-handed pitcher in his fifth year with Softbank Hawks. This season, he pitched 6 innings in 2 games in the minor leagues, ERA of 1.50. He played as a member of the Mexican national team in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) held in March of this year.
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