Seibu Akiyama October 29, 15:46 to solidify the intention of exercising FA rights including overseas
Seibu's Shogo Akiyama, who has the highest number of hits in professional baseball season, has confirmed his intention to exercise the right of FA = free agent, including overseas, with a view to major league challenges. .
Since Akiyama acquired FA rights, including overseas, in August, the trend after the end of this season, which is the final year of the three-year contract, was drawing attention.
According to officials, Akiyama has determined his intention to exercise his rights with a view to challenging the major leagues.
It will be announced after the practice of the Japanese national team in Naha City on the evening of 29th.
Akiyama is 31 years old in professional 9th year.
With skillful bat control, he hit 216 hits four years ago and set a record for hitting the most hits of the season.
In addition to winning the most hits hits so far, including this season, he has won the top hitter as well.
Seibu has a policy of preparing a multi-year contract and admitting any remaining rights after exercising their rights.