Pitcher Katsuhiko Kumon and Shota Hiranuma, who joined professional baseball Seibu in a 2 to 2 exchange trade, held a press conference and showed their enthusiasm in the new world.
On the 13th, pitcher Kobun and Hiranuma, who joined Seibu in exchange trade, held a press conference at the baseball team office in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture.
Kochi pitcher is from Kochi prefecture and is 29 years old in his 9th year as a professional pitcher.
With an irregular form of left pitcher, he joined the giant from Osaka Gas, a professional baseball team, and then played for Nippon Ham in a trade.
The official pitcher whose jersey number was decided to be "23" said, "This is my second chance, so I want to do my best so that I can make a good result in this trade. Showed enthusiasm.
Hiranuma is from Fukui prefecture and is 23 years old in his sixth year as a professional player.
When I was in Tsuruga Kehi High School, I won the Spring Senbatsu Tournament as a pitcher and joined Nippon-Ham as an infielder.
Hiranuma, whose jersey number has been decided to be "31", is expected to be an infielder who can protect multiple positions. "I'm really looking forward to Seibu because there are infield specialists including leaders. One baseball player. I think it's a great opportunity to improve my skills, so I'm full of motivation and expectations. I want to do my best to win the championship and become the best in Japan. "
Seibu's general manager Hisanobu Watanabe said, "Pitcher Kobun is a specialist for middle pitchers, and even if you think about the team situation where the left middle pitcher is not enough, it will be a force. Hiranuma has been watching since high school, but there is still room for growth. He is a player who can aim for regulars. "