Professional baseball Rakuten Takanashi and Giant Takada exchange trade established July 14, 16:27
An exchange trade between professional baseball and Rakuten left handed pitcher Yuhei Takanashi and giant Gifu Takada pitcher in the fourth year has been established. This is the second successful deal for Rakuten and Giants following the previous month.
Takanashi, who transfers from Rakuten to Giant, is 28 years old in his fourth year. With a slider from the left side throw, he played an active role as a relay, and he climbed to 164 games in the last three years and scored 44 holds. Otoshito participated in Japan-US baseball in Japan in November.
On the other hand, pitcher Takata, who will transfer from Giant to Rakuten, is 22 years old in the fourth year. So far, only one match has been pitched in three games, but a right-pitched pitcher with a fastball of over 150km has been expected, and the future is expected.
Both Takanashi and Takada haven't made it to the first army so far this season, but an agreement has been reached between the giant, who has an urgent need to strengthen the intermediary, and Rakuten, who seeks a young starter candidate for rotation in the future. , The exchange trade has been established.
Between Rakuten and the giant, there was a trader Wheeler and Hayao Ikeda on the 25th of last month, and it is unusual for the same team to open the second trade about three weeks later.
Takanashi said, “Thanks to Rakuten's team and fans. It was a strong three and a half years that I threw a lot. I think it will be a reward to go to the giant and show a healthy appearance.” I comment.
Pitcher Takada also commented through the team, “Although it was a short period of time, the encouragement of the fans was always encouraging. I will do my best in Sendai.”