Pitcher Ryoji Kuribayashi, who has saved more than 30 saves for two consecutive years in professional baseball and Hiroshima, negotiated a contract, and both signed contracts for the next season with an estimated annual salary of 95 million yen, an increase of 42 million yen. was aimed at the title of
Last season, Kuribayashi was appointed as a suppressor despite being a rookie, and won the Rookie of the Year award with 37 saves. .
Kuribayashi pitcher negotiated a contract at the baseball team office in Hiroshima City on the 20th, and both signed contracts for the next season with an estimated annual salary of 95 million yen, an increase of 42 million yen.
Kuribayashi reflected, "It wasn't a satisfying season. There were times when we conceded goals from four-balls, so I want to focus on improving my ball control."
Pitcher Kuribayashi was told by manager Takahiro Arai that he would be appointed as a suppressor next season. I put it on.
Regarding the WBC = World Baseball Classic to be held in March next year, he said, "I have a desire to compete on the international stage. Japanese major league players such as Yu Darvish and Seiya Suzuki have announced their participation and the tournament will be held. I think it will be exciting, so if I am selected, I want to join the team and do my best."