Keita Sano, who won the title of the top hitter in the professional baseball Central League, renewed the contract with an estimated annual salary of 70 million yen, an increase of 46 million yen.
This season, his fourth year, he will be the first title to play in 105 games with a batting average of 30%, 2 minutes and 8 RBIs, 20 home runs and 69 RBIs, starting in 105 games without any regular experience. I won the top hitter.
On the 15th, Sano negotiated a contract at Yokohama Stadium, where he is based, and renewed the contract with an annual salary of 70 million yen, which is estimated to be about three times higher than this season, up 46 million yen.
At the press conference, Sano recalled, "I was evaluated. It was definitely a game year in my baseball life, and it was a big year that could be called a turning point."
He also said that he would continue to serve as the captain from this season next season, saying, "I ran through with all my strength while I didn't know right or left. Next year, I would like to move forward strongly with the help of those around me."
After that, he expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "I have to play an active role. I want to work as a team under the new manager so that I can lead the team in the second year of the captain."