Professional baseball, Seibu has signed a contract with pitcher Yuto Akagami, who joined the team last year in the first place in training, as a registered player under control who can participate in the games of the 1st army.
23-year-old pitcher Akagami joined Seibu from Kakunodate High School in Akita Prefecture through Tohoku University of Community Service last year in the first place in training.
He has pitched in 18 games with the 2nd army so far this season, with 3 wins, 1 defeat, 2 saves and an earned run average of 2.03.
Akagami signed a contract with the baseball team on the 28th as a controlled player who can participate in the 1st Army match, and his number has been changed from "121" to "67".
Pitcher Akagami, who I met online, said, "I'm very happy because I've been aiming for it since I joined the team. The appeal point is straight, but I've also practiced pitching using fastballs and fastballs. But I want to get out early. "
After that, he said, "I finally got to the starting line, so I want to improve my level day by day. Eventually I want to be a pitcher who can win the title."