Nao Higashihama, who served as the opening pitcher for professional baseball and Softbank last season and won nine wins, renewed his contract with an estimated annual salary of 90 million yen, an increase of 23 million yen.
Higashihama had an operation on his right elbow, and last season he continued to appeal from the spring camp and served as the first opening pitcher.
He defended the starting rotation and started in 19 games at the top of the team, winning 9 wins and contributing to the league championship with an ERA of 2.34.
On the 18th, we negotiated a contract at the baseball team office in Fukuoka City, and renewed the contract with an estimated annual salary of 90 million yen, an increase of 23 million yen.
Higashihama recalled last season, "I was able to do my best as the center of the pitching team for a year and gained confidence. It was a fruitful year."
Meanwhile, pitcher Higashihama was confirmed infected with the new coronavirus late last month and just returned last week and is now continuing to make adjustments at the farm facility.
Pitcher Higashihama said, "I realized how difficult it is for the people at the health center to live in isolation. I'm feeling weak, but I'm in good shape and I'm able to play catch again. I'll just improve from here."