DeNA Yamazaki Contract renewal at an estimated 350 million yen, an increase of 100 million yen, December 20, 15:48
DeNA ’s pitcher Yasuaki Yamazaki, who won the most-saved title in professional baseball and the SE League for the second consecutive year, renewed the contract for the next season for an estimated 350 million yen, an increase of 100 million yen. It was made clear that the intention to challenge the major leagues was communicated to the team.
Pitcher Yamazaki in the fifth year of the professional team achieved a record of 3 wins, 2 losses, 30 saves, and a defense rate of 1.95, including 150 saves at the youngest age of 26 years and 9 months. The title was the most saved title for the second consecutive year.
And last month, at the international tournament “Premier 12”, the Japanese national team was held down and contributed to the first victory.
On the 20th, pitcher Yamazaki negotiated a contract renewal at the baseball office in Yokohama, and concluded a contract for the next season at 350 million yen, an increase of 100 million yen.
At the conference, pitcher Yamazaki renewed his feelings for the next season, saying, “The team ended up with a disappointing result, so next year I want to work harder with the goal of becoming the best in Japan with the power of regret next year.”
And when asked about the major league transfer, "I have a lot of thoughts but I want to challenge someday" and said, "After the season was over, I let the team know their feelings." It was made clear that the intention of the future major league challenge was conveyed to the team.
He also expressed his willingness to make use of his experience to win a gold medal as a representative of Japan for the next Tokyo Olympics, where the base Yokohama Stadium will be the baseball venue.