Professional baseball Hirosawa in Hiroshima FA to remain without exercising at 10:15 on October 10
Professional baseball, smash catcher of Hiroshima, Tsubasa Serizawa did not exercise the rights of FA = free agent limited to the country, and remained.
This was revealed by Mr. Serizawa at the Mazda Stadium in Hiroshima on the 10th.
As for the reason why Mr. Serizawa decided to stay, “There are various factors such as family and words from the team, but I like this team and teammates. I was grateful to hear that. ” After that, he said, “I have to regret it and I must reflect on each one. I will reflect on it and try to win with the director once again.”
Serizawa is 31 years old from Ibaraki Prefecture.
In 2007, I joined Hiroshima in the third round of a high school draft.
Although he did not reach the standard batting average last season, he was chosen as the best nine for the second consecutive year, contributing to the league's third consecutive win with a batting average of 30% and 13 home runs. .
This season is the first time to compete in 126 games as a regular catcher, reaching the standard batting average, marking 20% batting and 7: 7 baseballs, marking 12 home runs. I was chosen as a representative.
In addition, since last season, he has served as chairman of the player and has demonstrated leadership as a team organizer.
The team will sign a new three-year contract with Serizawa next season.
Suzuki Team Head, Bright Hope
Regarding the fact that Tsubasa Serizawa decided to remain without exercising the rights of FA, Kiyoaki Suzuki headquarters headquarters said, “Because he remains, it is bright because we can arrange a new strength based on it I was able to see the hope, and the enthusiasm of various people was transmitted.It became a pitcher and fielder as a catcher, served as the chairman of the player, and did well, including the three years of winning the league. I told you I want it. "