Yakult Yamada, who acquired FA rights, "I want to think carefully" November 11, 0:13
The season for professional baseball team Yakult ended on the 10th, and Tetsuto Yamada, who has acquired the rights of FA = free agent only for domestic teams, commented that he "wants to think carefully" about his departure.
At the age of 28, Yamada, who is in his 10th year as a professional player, has achieved a batting average of 30%, 30 home runs, and 30 stolen bases three times in a "triple three", and is a fast-paced second FA. The trend of off-season is attracting attention.
In response to the end of the final game of the season tonight, Yamada said, "Thanks to those who have continued to play baseball so far and have supported me. I joined the team and played hard. It's my first time to think about how to behave, so I want to think about it, "he commented through the baseball team.
In addition, 30-year-old pitcher Yasuhiro Ogawa, who also acquired the FA right only in Japan in June and achieved a no-hitter no-run in August, said, "I was able to acquire the FA right with the support of various people. I think it will be a turning point in my baseball life, so I want to think carefully. "
And last month, pitcher Taichi Ishiyama, a 32-year-old who also acquired the rights of domestic FA, said, "I am grateful to those who have been involved so far, and I will keep the teachings of those who have taught me so far and take a firm direction. I want to decide the sex. "