Shugo Maki, who was a rookie in professional baseball DeNA and had a batting average of 30%, 1 minute, and 4 batting averages in 3rd place in the league, renewed his contract with an estimated annual salary of 70 million yen, which is more than five times this season.
Maki, who joined the team in 2nd place in the draft, joined the starting lineup from the opening game and participated in 137 games, marking a batting average of 30%, 1 minute and 4 RBIs in 3rd place in the league, leaving 22 home runs and 71 RBIs. I did.
The 35-season two-base hit was the record for the most doubles of the Central League rookie, overtaking Shigeo Nagashima, and in August he achieved the first cycle hit in history for a rookie.
On the 16th, Maki negotiated a contract renewal at the baseball stadium in Yokohama, and renewed the contract with an estimated annual salary of 70 million yen, which is an increase of 57 million yen, which is more than five times this season.
At the press conference, Maki said, "I was surprised to see the amount of money, and I was confused with words, and I thought it was really good." Thank you for your support. "
On the other hand, regarding missing the rookie king who was the goal, he said, "I am satisfied because I received the rookie special prize, but honestly, I was disappointed because it was a title that I could only get," he said. I'm feeling tired and I'm feeling sick, so I'd like to do my best in the off-season. I was enthusiastic about the season.