Renewal from cancer Hanshin Haraguchi 2 million yen down contract renewal December 6 19:46

Fumihito Haraguchi who returned from colorectal cancer this season at professional baseball / Hanshin has renewed his contract for the next season at an estimated 28 million yen, down 2 million yen from this season.

27-year-old Haraguchi, who had undergone surgery for colorectal cancer in January, continued anticancer drug treatment and steady rehabilitation, and returned to the army in June, just over four months after the surgery. Did.

In this season, we played 43 games mainly as substitutes, stayed at a batting average of 20: 7: 6, one home run, but fighting against illness more than the results gave many people courage and hope. Won a special prize in the SE League.

On the 6th, we negotiated a contract renewal at the baseball office in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, and concluded a contract for the next season at an estimated 28 million yen, down 2 million yen from this season.

Haraguchi said, “Thanks to the support of many people, I was able to recover from my illness. The annual salary was down, but I didn't have any idea about the amount of money. I said.

And for next year, “I want to make an appeal by raising the level of the individual, so I want to prepare well for the off-season. Said.