About pitcher Shintaro Fujinami, who is aiming to transfer from professional baseball Hanshin to the major leagues using the posting system, the team announced that it had completed the application procedure by the 1st and was accepted by the major league organization.
In September, Hanshin pitcher Fujinami used the posting system to express his desire to challenge for the major leagues, and the team announced that he would accept a transfer to the major leagues.
The team announced that it had completed the application process for the posting system by the 1st and was accepted by the major league organization.
According to Hanshin, pitcher Fujinami will be able to negotiate with a major league team for 1 to 45 days local time.
Pitcher Fujinami commented, "To be honest, I have a feeling of anticipation that the move toward the major league challenge will begin in earnest, and a little anxiety. I want to be able to have a good conversation." doing.
Pitcher Fujinami is 28 years old and has been a professional for 10 years.
He joined the Hanshin Tigers in 2013 as the first pick in the draft and won three consecutive double-digit wins from his first year, but after that he struggled with control and has been in a slump for the past few years.
He has pitched in 16 games as a starter and middleman this season, going 3-5 with a 3.38 ERA.