Tsutsuka of major league raise transfer decides to return home "desperately" Dec. 22 19:32
Yoshitomo Tsutsuka, who has decided to move from professional baseball and DeNA to the major league raise, returned to Japan and stated his determination to "will work desperately."
Tsutsuka, a 28-year-old who has played 205 home runs in professional baseball, has signed a two-year contract with Rays for a total of $ 12 million using the posting system.
After finishing a press conference in the United States, Tsutsuka returned to Narita Airport on the afternoon of the 22nd and responded to news reports.
Among them, Tsutsuka said, "I'm really grateful because I decided to join this year with the help of various people. I haven't played in the major leagues yet, and I just think I'll just do my best. Yes, "he said with a tight expression.
Also, regarding the match between Yankees and Masahiro Tanaka in the same eastern part of the American League as Raise, he said, "A superstar who is longing for everyone. I want to learn and feel various things while fighting. ".
After that, Tsutsuka will conduct self-training in Japan and adjust to a camp starting in Florida, USA in February next year, and will actively work on third and first fielding exercises in addition to the outfield. Was shown.