Katsuki Matayoshi, pitcher of Chunichi FA, is expected to transfer to Softbank

It is expected that pitcher Katsuki Matayoshi, who exercised the rights of FA = free agent in professional baseball and Chunichi, will transfer to Softbank.

Pitcher Matayoshi was 31 years old from Okinawa prefecture, was second in the draft, and joined Chunichi in 2014.

With a sharp fastball from the sidearm and a changing ball that moves a little at hand, he pitched in 66 games as a relief this season, with an ERA of 1.28, 3 wins, 2 losses, 8 saves and 33 holds. I exercised my right.

In addition, pitcher Matayoshi was informed by NHK's interview that he had informed multiple parties of his intention to join Softbank, and it is expected that he will transfer to Softbank.

For Softbank, it will be a reinforcement for the relief team of the team that finished 4th this season.